In 1999, Hill spent a year through Europe and the United States playing in clubs and bars. He came back to Australia in 2000 and played wherever he could, then he was spotted by Sony Music's Murmur Record's label. Hill then went to the UK to record his debut album Waterline and worked with producer Ian Grimble. "2's Company" was written just prior to the album sessions and was the Hill's first single, released in Australia on 14 June 2002.
Following a hiatus between 2003-2005, Hill formed "Charlton Hill and the Citizens" with fellow long term friends, guitarist "Tim Hartwig" and bassist "Ryan Von Gennip", in conjunction with band inductee drummer "Jared Kneale". The band released Small Triumphs in Traffic on 1 December 2007
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The Last Thing
Charlton Hill Lyrics
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like a messed up junkie I came back for more
Remove the blindfold so I can see the way we came
from here it all looks the same the same the same.
I'll never say I ain't been hurt falling
the price you pay will never be worth more than the ride
But when I jumped I flew and it was then I knew
And as you fade away, I see the light of day
and you were always gonna be the last thing on my mind
So if you're not looking for trouble don't wear that dress
now your little toes pink and your hairs a mess
lets a move c'mon show me a sign
scream it out loud you're mine, you're mine, you're mine.
Lost my way on my hands and knees crawling
and I pray that you hear me calling out
You were always gonna be the last thing on my mind.
In Charlton Hill's song The Last Thing, the singer confesses to being under the influence of someone and getting hurt in the process. They compare their addiction to this person to that of a messed-up junkie who keeps coming back for more. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been blind to the truth and the reality of the situation, and they want the blindfold removed so they can see the way they came. However, regardless of the hurt and pain caused by this person, the singer declares that they were always going to be the last thing on their mind. The lyrics hint at a complex relationship where the singer cannot resist the person's allure but, at the same time, sees the light of day when they fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I was under your influence when I hit the wall,
I was blindly following you when I realized I hit a major obstacle in my life.
like a messed up junkie I came back for more
Despite knowing you were no good for me, I still kept coming back to you like an addict.
Remove the blindfold so I can see the way we came
Let me see clearly and understand how we got to this point in our relationship.
from here it all looks the same the same the same.
Despite trying to see things clearly, everything still appears to be the same and stagnant.
I'll never say I ain't been hurt falling
I admit that I have been hurt from falling and taking risks in this relationship.
the price you pay will never be worth more than the ride
The happiness and excitement of our relationship will never make up for the pain and suffering it causes.
But when I jumped I flew and it was then I knew
Taking a risk with you allowed me to experience something amazing and thrilling.
you were always gonna be the last thing on my mind
No matter what happens, you will always be the last thought in my mind.
And as you fade away, I see the light of day
As I distance myself from you, I am able to see the better things in life and feel more positive.
So if you're not looking for trouble don't wear that dress
If you don't want to attract negative attention, don't dress in a way that will provoke people.
now your little toes pink and your hairs a mess
Even in your disheveled state, you still manage to look attractive to me.
let's move c'mon show me a sign
Let's take action and move forward, show me that you are invested in this relationship.
scream it out loud you're mine, you're mine, you're mine.
Be vocal about your commitment to me and declare that you are mine.
Lost my way on my hands and knees crawling
I feel lost and like I am struggling in this relationship.
and I pray that you hear me calling out
I hope that you can hear and understand my struggles and cries for help.
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.