The band received some media criticism for Jeff Martin's Jim Morisson-like stage persona in some of its videos and their Led Zeppelin-esq riffs, although he seemed determined to be striving to create his own image and sound. His looks certainly do draw some comparison, however, to The Doors' late front man.
Their sound is hard to categorize as each album possessed different themes and influences. Splendor Solis (1993) was a more acoustic, blues-based record, while Edges of Twilight (1995) was much darker with strong Middle Eastern influences on several tracks. Transmission (1997) saw a dramatic change to a darker, more industrial-tinged sound, and it was distributed in the USA by Atlantic Records. The last three albums by the band featured various efforts to attract a wider commercial audience, with the single "Heaven Coming Down" reaching No.1 on the Canadian mainstream charts in 1999.
In 2000, Capitol Records finally released a retrospective compilation in the USA of their Canadian singles entitled Tangents after only releasing their first two albums south of the border.
The Tea Party released The Interzone Mantras in 2001, but it did not possess the singles of its predecessors.
In October 2005, a year after their final album Seven Circles was released, Jeff Martin left the band and embarked on a solo career, releasing an album in early 2006. Jeff Burrows (drummer) and Stuart Chatwood (bass/synthesiser) have also had post-Tea Party successes, the former in several projects and the latter in soundtrack composition. Burrows and Chatwood worked together on a new project called The Art Decay before Burrows joined Crash Karma in 2008.
On April 12th 2011, an official Facebook page was launched with a biography section that closed with "The band is scheduled to play a select number of dates in 2011. No other info was available at this time." The following day, the local radio station K106.3 announced the Sarnia Bayfest lineup including The Tea Party, which was later confirmed by drummer Jeff Burrows on his radio show on April 13th. Burrows further stated that a Canadian tour was also in the works.
The Tea Party performed at the Cisco Systems Bluesfest in Ottawa, Ontario on July 14th, 2011, and the band will be playing a Canadian tour commencing on November 15th, 2011 in Vancouver. The band's website and tour is called "THE TEA PARTY - No Politics... Just Rock and Roll". In September 2011, the band was reportedly approached to sell its website URL for over a million dollars by the extremely popular American political movement bearing the same name: www.teaparty.com.
Fire In The Head
The Tea Party Lyrics
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silent, knowing, always in time
see how this love stays divine
sleep here
hoping, knowing, always in time
this is the way, step inside
when i return to her i find
i'm waiting
flowers of evil in my mind
and i'm waiting
dancing with fire on the edge
i'm waiting
remembering all of what she said
and i'm waiting
hoping the rains will wash away
i'm waiting
hoping a guide will show the way
and i'm waiting
dancing with fire on the edge
i'm waiting
remembering all of what she said
with this fire in the head
The Tea Party's song Fire In The Head is a haunting and mysterious track that explores themes of love, obsession, and the power of the mind. The opening lines, "you stay silent, knowing, always in time, see how this love stays divine, sleep here hoping, knowing, always in time," suggest a deep connection between two people that transcends words and time.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective and introspective. The singer seems to be reflecting on their own thoughts and emotions, with lines like "flowers of evil in my mind" and "dancing with fire on the edge". The "fire in the head" that serves as the song's title is a metaphor for the intense passion and desire that can consume us.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of waiting and hoping for something to happen, whether it be the rains washing away the singer's troubles or a guide showing them the way. The closing lines of "with this fire in the head" leave us with a sense of uncertainty and unease, as though the singer is unsure of what the future holds.
Overall, Fire In The Head is a deeply emotional and thought-provoking song that explores the complexities of the human mind and heart.
Line by Line Meaning
you stay
Acknowledging the presence of someone.
silent, knowing, always in time
This person is always in tune with their surroundings, observing and processing everything constantly.
see how this love stays divine
They see the magic in the love that endures and grows throughout time.
sleep here
Indicates a peaceful state of relaxation in the current moment.
hoping, knowing, always in time
The person continues to have hope and trust in life's journey and its timing.
this is the way, step inside
Encouraging a certain path in life, inviting one to go deeper and unlock the next level of awareness or consciousness.
and i'm waiting
The singer is at a standstill, looking for direction or resolution.
when i return to her i find
Despite leaving and coming back, the artist finds familiarity and comfort in the person they came back to.
flowers of evil in my mind
Referring to negative experiences or memories that remain in the artist's mind even when they're supposed to be focused on the present.
dancing with fire on the edge
Describing the act of living on the edge, taking risks, and stepping out of one's comfort zone to experience life to its fullest.
remembering all of what she said
The singer is reflecting on advice or guidance given to them by someone they trust.
hoping the rains will wash away
Holding onto the belief that difficult times or emotions will eventually pass or be alleviated.
hoping a guide will show the way
The singer is seeking guidance or direction, hoping that someone or something can help them navigate their current situation in life.
with this fire in the head
The state of being passionately driven or inspired.
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C Wade
How is this band not one of the all time great bands? They are amazing.
Ryan Thomas
Me too. Does it scare how this album is now 25 years old
David Taylor
@Ryan Thomas, why did you have to remind me dude.
Ryan Thomas
@David Taylor laugh out loud!
Pray for Nathan Nature Show
Probably because they are from Canada
Ste Chapo
Maybe 'cos they're a bit of a led zep tribute band .... Good stuff tho, I like 'the badger' amongst other tracks.....
1shanbel
One of the most underrated rock bands ever. This song still kicks
Lisa Currier
❤️
LJTeam
No they arent... they got exactly the credit they deserved
kyle smith
I like the Tea Party. I had all the albums and saw them live three times but can't say they were underrated. If anything, Much Music played their videos to death during the 1990s. The issue was the Tea Party never hit it big in the United States.