After recording their first album, which featured the single Talking to a Stranger, the band traveled to Germany to record with famed producer Conny Plank. In 1984, the band reorganized, adding a three-piece horn section and losing the second guitarist. By 1986, the band's style was moving away from the sweat-drenched rhythmic jams of their early days to a more song-centered aproach centered on Seymour (whose younger brother Nick was a member of Crowded House). Throw Your Arms Around Me was a successful single in many countries.
The band was never able to match the worldwide attention they reached in 1986, though they continued to record with considerable success in Australia, and maintained a loyal fanbase elsewhere.
They broke up in 1998, but returned to play one concert on 14 March 2009 for "Sound Relief" at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which was a multi-venue rock music concert in support of relief for the Victorian Bushfire Crisis.
Throw Your Arms Around Me
Hunters & Collectors Lyrics
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I will raise you from your sleep
I will kiss you in four places
As I go running along your street
I will squeeze the life out of you
You will make me laugh and make me cry
And we will never forget it
You will make me call your name
And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky
And we may never meet again
So shed your skin and let's get started
And you will throw your arms around me
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
I dreamed of you at nighttime
And I watched you in your sleep
I met you in high places
I touched your head and touched your feet
So if you disappear out of view
You know I will never say goodbye
And though I try to forget it
You will make me call your name
And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky
And we may never meet again
So shed your skin and let's get started
And you will throw your arms around me
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
You will throw your arms around me (oh, yeah)
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me (oh, yeah)
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me (oh, yeah)
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me (oh, yeah)
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me (oh, yeah)
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me (oh, yeah)
The song "Throw Your Arms Around Me" by Australian rock band Hunters & Collectors captures the intensity of a romantic relationship that is so passionate that it cannot be forgotten, even if the couple never sees each other again. The lyrics speak about the protagonist's desire to come and see their lover at nighttime, to kiss and embrace them in four places, and to squeeze the life out of them in a loving way. The song's dramatic and romantic lyrics, coupled with powerful instrumentals, create a sense of urgency and genuine emotion, making the song an evergreen classic.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, and different listeners may have different takes on the meaning behind them. However, a common interpretation is that the song is about a long-distance relationship where the couple meets only occasionally, or about a fling where the two parties know that it might not last. The protagonist sings of dreaming about their lover at nighttime, suggesting that they can't help but think of them even when they're far away. The song's title, "Throw Your Arms Around Me," reinforces the idea of a passionate embrace that serves as a reminder of the love they share.
Overall, "Throw Your Arms Around Me" is a classic love song that beautifully captures the intensity of a passionate romance, the yearning for intimacy even when distance separates the lovers, and the power of an emotional embrace. The song's memorable melody, powerful lyrics, and emotionally charged delivery have ensured its enduring popularity over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
I will come for you at nighttime
I'll be there for you when darkness sets in
I will raise you from your sleep
I'll wake you up from your slumber
I will kiss you in four places
I'll give you four tender kisses
As I go running along your street
I'll run down your street and keep you in sight
I will squeeze the life out of you
I'll give you a tight embrace
You will make me laugh and make me cry
You bring out my emotions and feelings
And we will never forget it
We'll always remember this moment
You will make me call your name
I'll call your name out loud
And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky
I'll shout your name to the sky
And we may never meet again
We may not see each other in the future
So shed your skin and let's get started
Let go of your inhibitions and join me
And you will throw your arms around me
You'll give me a warm embrace
I dreamed of you at nighttime
I've dreamt of being with you during the night
And I watched you in your sleep
I gazed upon you while you were asleep
I met you in high places
I've been with you in grand locations
I touched your head and touched your feet
I've caressed all parts of your body
So if you disappear out of view
If you suddenly leave my sight
You know I will never say goodbye
I won't bid you farewell
And though I try to forget it
Even if I attempt to disregard it
Oh, yeah
An expression of affirmation
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Mark Jeremy Seymour, John Howard, Robert Miles, John Melville Lee Archer, Doug Falconer, Michael Waters, Geoffrey Franklin Crosby
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Eugene C. Holly
I will come for you at nighttime
I will raise you from your sleep
I will kiss you in four places
As I go running along your street
I will squeeze the life out of you
You will make me laugh and make me cry
And we will never forget it
You will make me call your name
And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky
And we may never meet again
So shed your skin and let's get started
And you will throw your arms around me
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
I dreamed of you at nighttime
And I watched you in your sleep
I met you in high places
I touched your head and touched your feet
So if you disappear out of view
You know I will never say goodbye
And though I try to forget it
You will make me call your name
And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky
And we may never meet again
So shed your skin and let's get started
And you will throw your arms around me
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
Oh, yeah
Oh yeah
You will throw your arms around me
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
BCzepa
this is wrong please correct it to this:
I will come for you at nighttime
I will raise you from your sleep
I will kiss you in four places
I'll go running along your street
I will squeeze the life out of you
You will make me laugh and make me cry
We will never forget it
You will make me call your name
And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky
We may never meet again
So shed your skin and let's get started
You will throw your arms around me
I dreamed of you at night-time
And I watched you in your sleep
I met you in high places
I touched your head and touched your feet
So if you disappear out of view
You know I will never say goodbye
And though I try to forget it
You will make me call your name
And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky
We may never meet again
So shed your skin and let's get started
You will throw your arms around me
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
Oh, yeah
Oh yeah
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
Yeah you will, throw your arms around me
Yeah you will, throw your arms around me
You will, throw your arms around me
Yeah you will, throw your arms around me
Alan Ramirez
I will come for you at nighttime
I will raise you from your sleep
I will kiss you in four places
As I go running along your street
I will squeeze the life out of you
You will make me laugh and make me cry
And we will never forget it
You will make me call your name
And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky
And we may never meet again
So shed your skin and let's get started
And you will throw your arms around me
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
I dreamed of you at nighttime
And I watched you in your sleep
I met you in high places
I touched your head and touched your feet
So if you disappear out of view
You know I will never say goodbye
And though I try to forget it
You will make me call your name
And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky
And we may never meet again
So shed your skin and let's get started
And you will throw your arms around me
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
Oh, yeah
Oh yeah
You will throw your arms around me
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
Daniella Rochford
I could never get sick of this song, true Aussie legends. 👏🏾🏆❤
Matt John
One the greatest Australian rock/pop songs ever; an original, poetic and poignant classic.
Andrea Kennedy
We played this at my Dad’s funeral.. I can’t listen to it now without crying... my favourite song ❤️
Deb Cameron
What a beautiful memory for you
ron freeman
one of mine too...
Claudette H
A true lovesong of life, loss and longing. Until we meet again.
Rohan Probst
Well the meaning of the song is about a one night stand and fact and listen to the actual lyrics when you have time. I am sorry for your dad and your loss and I will go throught he same thing sooner rather than later. Cheers man
The Endless Weekend
Shirley Pena
A masterpiece. If Mark Seymour had only written this one song it alone would have justified calling him a musical genius.
O'Brien McKenna
Hi Shirley