“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.
[Verse 1]
Well, what do we expect?
Paper hats?
Or maybe even roses?
The sounds of explosions?
[Verse 2]
Oh no, is this any easier?
Comfy? Climax? Ego?
Decorations up or down?
The sound of explosions?
[Verse 3]
What does this tune signify?
What is its meaning?
Is it really that straightforward?
Or are our ears beyond words?
[Instrumental]
Paper Hats was written by Charles Bullen & Gareth Williams & Charles Hayward.
Paper Hats was produced by David Cunningham.