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Throw Your Arms Around Me
Hunters & Collectors Lyrics


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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 (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)

Overall Meaning

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



All comments from YouTube:

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

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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

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