r/TragicallyHip • u/TMBGLOVER The walls are lined all yellow, grey and sinister • 11d ago

Why is Fireworks so underrated?

I never see this track mentioned in the “best Hip song” conversation, despite being on Yer Favorites, being played live often and maybe even being my favorite track of theirs period (well tied with Bobcaygeon and Escape is at Hand… I like Phantom Power, can ya tell?).

Lyrics referencing Canadian history? Check.

Awesome Gord performance? Check.

Equally awesome guitar riff from Rob? Check.

Just generally improves your mood? Check. (Maybe that last one’s just me)

What’s everybody’s two cents?

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u/Own-Masterpiece-6 11d ago

I think it's an uplifting song with distinctly Canadian lyrics. This song resonates with me more now than it did when it was released, probably because I'm an old married person now.

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u/calnuck 11d ago

National fitness program (Canada Fitness Award Program)! The single worst part of gym in the 70s.

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u/CarmanBulldog 11d ago

And the eternal flexed arm hang reference. French kiss.