Arguing With Thermometers
Enter Shikari
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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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Written by: CHRIS BATTEN, LIAM RORY CLEWLOW, ROBERT ROLFE, ROUGHTON REYNOLDS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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."
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Song GenreThis song is a combination of different genres like electronicore, post-hardcore, and trancecore, reflecting Enter Shikari's unique genre-mixing style.
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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).
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Album SuccessThe 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.
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ReceptionCritics 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.
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Live performancesSince 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.
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Artistic EngagementThis 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.
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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.
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InfluenceThis 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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