Andrew graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Photography from RMIT University in 1999 and worked as a photographer before launching Wolfmother.
Stockdale's influences are most commonly cited among late-sixties and early-seventies hard rock and heavy metal guitarists. Vocally compared to a "cross between Robert Plant and Ozzy Osbourne" by Allmusic, his guitar antics and stage persona are commonly traced to Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi and Jimi Hendrix, while his style can often be compared to progressive rockers Pink Floyd.
Stockdale plays Gibson guitars, primarily a 72' SG standard with a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece in vintage sunburst. He has also been seen using a 61 Reissue Gibson SG. Other times he uses a Gibson Dot Studio ES-335, a white Gibson Flying V and an alpine white Gibson EDS-1275 with golden hardware. For the recording of the Wolfmother album he used a borrowed Gibson ES-355 through a 60's Marshall. When playing live, he uses Orange amplifiers and cabinets, lately seen in an Orange advertisement with an Orange AD30 and Thunderverb 200 and PCC412 cabinets. Stockdale also states to use a Fender Stratocaster, though he prefers the Gibson guitars.[citation needed] In recent times he has also started using a Hohner Blues Master Harmonica microphone for some vocals.
STANDING ON THE CORNER
Andrew Stockdale Lyrics
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And everythings are hastled
That's why I'm going to move into the country
The wheels fall off and comin' down
And maybe it's time just to settle down
Maybe it's time just to stop foolin' around
Just move out to the country
Just move out to the country
Can't pull the sticks, gonna give my fix
And gonna get out to mother nature's sound
Gonna get out and there's no more need to hide
Where there's no need to hide
Where there's no need to hide
Where there's no need to hide
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
It's so pleasent there
Now living without a care
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
Let me stay for a while
Just livin' in the country
Just livin' in the country
Just livin' in the country
The song "Standing On The Corner" by Andrew Stockdale talks about the hustle and bustle of the city life, which can sometimes be overwhelming and crazy. The first stanza refers to people being crazy and hazy, and everything being hastled. The singer decides to move to the country to escape the chaos of the city. The second stanza talks about the wheels falling off, and how it is time to settle down and stop fooling around. The singer wants to get out to mother nature's sound to live without a care and without any need to hide.
The chorus emphasizes the desire to move to the country, away from the stresses of the city. The singer finds the country life pleasant and wants to stay there for a while with no worries. The song highlights the common struggle of wanting to escape from the fast-paced life in the city to a slower, more peaceful life in the country.
Line by Line Meaning
People are crazy, people are hazy
People are unpredictable and uncertain.
And everything's are hastled
Everything is chaotic and disorganized.
That's why I'm going to move into the country
The chaos and unpredictability of city life has become overwhelming, prompting a desire to live in a more peaceful and simple place.
The wheels fall off and comin' down
Things are falling apart and becoming unmanageable.
And maybe it's time just to settle down
Perhaps it's time to prioritize stability and consistency over chaos and uncertainty.
Maybe it's time just to stop foolin' around
Perhaps it's time to stop being reckless and irresponsible and start taking life more seriously.
Just move out to the country
Moving to the country is seen as a solution to the problems of city life and a way to find peace and stability.
Can't pull the sticks, gonna give my fix
Unable to find satisfaction in the distractions of city life, it's time to seek fulfillment in a more natural setting.
And gonna get out to mother nature's sound
Leaving the noise and chaos of the city behind to enjoy the sounds of nature.
Gonna get out and there's no more need to hide
Leaving an environment where one feels the need to hide or be something they're not to fit in.
Where there's no need to hide
Finding a place where one can be themselves without fear of judgment or rejection.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
Vocalization of the sense of relief and peace found in the countryside.
It's so pleasant there
The countryside is seen as a peaceful, relaxing place.
Now living without a care
Escaping the stresses and anxieties of city life to live a more carefree existence.
Let me stay for a while
The peace and tranquility found in the countryside is so appealing that the desire to stay for an extended period becomes strong.
Just livin' in the country
The idea of a simple, slow-paced life in the country is very appealing.
Just livin' in the country
The repetition of this line emphasizes the desire to live a peaceful, country life without the chaos and stress of the city.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW JAMES STOCKDALE
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