“Paper Hats” was a holdover from the sessions for This Heat’s "Health and E… Read Full Bio ↴“Paper Hats” was a holdover from the sessions for This Heat’s "Health and Efficiency" EP. It can be heard in its original version as “Rimp Romp Ramp” on "Made Available: the John Peel Sessions".

This is the only This Heat song with lyrics penned by Gareth Williams.

Paper Hats
This Heat Lyrics

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well, what do we expect
paper hats?
or maybe even roses?
the sound of explosions?
oh no, is this any easier?
comfy? climax? ego?
decorations up or down?
the sound of explosions

what does this tune signify?

what is its meaning?
is it really that straight forward?
or are our ears beyond words?

Line by Line Meaning

well, what do we expect
What are we anticipating?

paper hats?
Something mundane and simple?

or maybe even roses?
Perhaps more lavish?

the sound of explosions?
A violent disruption?

oh no, is this any easier?
Is this making sense?

comfy? climax? ego?
Seeking comfort, excitement, or validation?

decorations up or down?
Does the presentation matter?

the sound of explosions
Again, the same violent disruption?

what does this tune signify?
What is the purpose of this song?