Arguing with Thermometers

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About Arguing with Thermometers

"Arguing with Thermometers" is a single by British rock band Enter Shikari from their 2012 album A Flash Flood of Colour. The song was included on a 5-track EP released via iTunes along with a music video and remixes.


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2012
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This is an expedition
Into the Arctic tundra!
This is a sick inhibition, Yeah!
Just to spoil and plunder!

That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave

Yeah, yeah, yeah, we're all addicted the the most abusive, destructive drug
Of all time
And I ain't talking about class A's – that'd be just miniscule when
Compared!
And just like any addict desperate to get his next fix
We resort to petty crimes to secure our next hit!

You know there's oil in the ice!
You know there's oil in my eyes!
You know there's blood on my hands!
Yeah! We're all addicted!
Yeah! We're all dependent!
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave

So lemme get this straight; as we witness the ice-caps melt

Instead of being inspired into changing our ways

We're gonna invest into military hardware to fight for the remaining oil that
Left beneath the ice!

But what happens when it's all gone! You haven't thought this through
Have you boys!

We'll take you down!
We'll take you down!
We'll take you down!
Stand your ground!

You know there's oil in the ice!
You know there's oil in my eyes!
You know there's blood on my hands!
Yeah! We're all addicted!
Yeah! We're all dependent!
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook

Back to the drawing board boys
Accept nothing short of complete reversal
Dig deep!

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Enter Shikari

Enter Shikari are a British post-hardcore band formed in 2003 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. They combine post-hardcore and various heavy metal sub-genres, such as metalcore and alternative metal, with elements of various electronic genres, such as electronica, dubstep, trance and occasionally drum and bass, creating a particularly unique sound. The band is named after a boat belonging to Roughton "Rou" Reynolds' uncle, and a character in a play which he wrote before forming the band, both of which are named Shikari. Shikari also means 'Hunter' in Marathi, Persian, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali. Their debut album, Take to the Skies was released on 19 March 2007 and reached No. 4 in the Official UK Album Chart. Their second album, titled Common Dreads… more »

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Written by: CHRIS BATTEN, LIAM RORY CLEWLOW, ROBERT ROLFE, ROUGHTON REYNOLDS

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Arguing with Thermometers" is a song by the British electronicore band Enter Shikari, it was released in 2012 as the second single from their third studio album, "A Flash Flood of Colour."
Song Genre
This song is a combination of different genres like electronicore, post-hardcore, and trancecore, reflecting Enter Shikari's unique genre-mixing style.
Lyrics
"Arguing With Thermometers" primarily deals with climate change and the destruction of the environment for profit. It uses a metaphor of arguing with thermometers, referring to the skepticism and denial of climate change despite scientific evidence (the thermometers).
Music Video
The music video for this song takes a satirical approach to present the theme. The band members portray news reporters and oil executives, demonstrating an irreverant take on a serious topic.
Album Success
The album "A Flash Flood of Color," featuring "Arguing with Thermometers," was a commercial success. It reached number 4 in the UK album charts and number 3 on the Australian album charts.
Reception
Critics praised "Arguing With Thermometers" for its political lyrics and also for its balance between heaviness and catchy electronics. It solidified the band's reputation as fearless social commentators in the music industry.
Live performances
Since its release, "Arguing with Thermometers" has been a mainstay in Enter Shikari's live setlists. The band's high-energy performances of the song are often fan favourites at concerts and festivals.
Artistic Engagement
This song is a perfect example of how Enter Shikari merges political and environmental messages with their music, an element that sets them apart from many of their contemporaries in the music industry.
Signature Sound
"Arguing With Thermometers" contributes to Enter Shikari's eclectic sound, that is known for blending heavy elements of rock and punk with electronic music.
Influence
This song, like many others by the band, has helped redefine the boundaries of what rock and metal music can say and do, inspiring many other bands to take more risks with their sound and lyrical content.

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