This song is taking place during the same time as the previous track, “This House Alive”, but from the perspective of Pollock, Cassius’s lost twin brother. Pollock throughout the house is taunting Cassius and comparing this to the well known childhood game of “hot and cold”.
[Lyric Note]
From behind the walls, Pollock cautiously observes
[Pollock]
You're blowing through the home like a hurricane
Shooting through the rooms like a bullet train—
Oh no—looking for what you shouldn't
You're going to wish you didn't
You can find pleasure in the crux of pain
It seems you've find a way to dance on your own grave
You're digging deeper when you say:
[Cassius]
Come out, come out
I heard such shouting from the wings
I know you're up there
[Cassius and Pollock, whispering]
Lurking... watching...
[Pollock]
We could play a game of hot and cold
Your fingers nearly froze looking through those old photos;
It ain't a memory you're seeking
It's more like a feeling
Inspiration's a funny thing—
The more the mind wilts, the more of a wellspring
You're getting warmer when you sing:
[Cassius]
Come out, come out
Don't be so proud, so obstinate
I know you're up there
Out, come out
Before I doubt your existence
You must be somewhere
Out, come out
Unveil this shroud wherever you are
Whoever you are, or should I say "whatever you are"
[Polluck, whispers]
I am, you are, oh-oh, oh-oh
[then loudly]
I AM! I AM!
[Lyric Note]
Cassius ascends the attic staircase, timidly. Pollock rises behind the walls and assumes a new vantage point, watching through various peepholes
[Pollock]
Warmer, warmer, house on fire
Warmer, warmer, cut the telephone wire
Warmer, warmer, cried the farmer's wife
Warmer, warmer, with a carving knife
Warmer, warmer, squealed the little pig
Warmer, warmer, let me in
[exclaims]
Warmer, warmer! You're getting hot
Warmer, warmer! You're burning up
Warmer, warmer, or have you had enough?
Cursive released Warmer, Warmer on Tue Feb 21 2012.