When they re-emerged in 1987 with new guitarist Brett Williams and a new album called Big Bad Noise things continued as if they'd never been gone. The album eventually went double platinum and its lead single "Run to Paradise" became the biggest hit of their career, remaining a soundtrack for football games and backyard barbecues for decades to come. Big Bad Noise's other singles, "Struggletown" and "Boys Will Be Boys" both charted as well. This success afforded them the chance to travel to Los Angeles in 1991 to record their follow-up album, Midnight Sun, but like all of their later releases it didn't repeat the success of Big Bad Noise. That year they also recorded a live album, Dead Drunk Live Hangovers, at a concert in Melbourne. Richard Lara of the Screaming Jets and Barton Price of the Models joined the band on guitar and drums respectively in 1996, when they released two albums, Dancing on the Grave of Rock 'N' Roll and Yo Yo. Price left to be replaced by Paul Wheeler of fellow pub rock legends Icehouse before their 2004 album, Evolver. That year they had a bigger hit when Mark Gable contributed a new vocal take for a remix of "Run to Paradise" by Nick Skitz, a DJ known for making minimal changes to pop hits of yesteryear to turn them into dance hits of today. The single, credited to Nick Skitz vs. the Choirboys, went platinum. In 2007 they released their tenth album, So Easy.
Fireworks
Choirboys Lyrics
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There′s gonna be fireworks
While you keep on pushing, keep on pushing
There'll be fireworks
Lose control, no control
I can′t help it, I've got no control
While you keep on touching, keep on touching
No regrets, no regrets
There's gonna be no regrets
It was all you wanted
All you needed
Now there′s no regrets
Baby wants to be undone
Baby wants to burn for fun
I′ll show you how the fire works
I've got to show you fire
I′ll show you how the fire works
I've got to show you fire
You′re surprised, so wide-eyed
You act as if you're so surprised
You didn′t think I'd mean it, now you've seen it
And you′re so surprised
Lie to you, lie to you
They took you and they lied to you
The grass is always greener, to a cheap believer
Yeah, they′ll cry for you
Baby wants to be set free
Baby wants a chance to see
I'll show you how the fire works
I′ve got to show you fire
I'll show you how the fire works
I′ve got to show you, yeah, yeah, fire
I've always been and I always am
We light it but it won′t go out
Your worst friend and your greatest fan
We light it but it won't go out
You walk left, walk right
There's too much heat, you′re in the light
Got to hate somebody
Love somebody tonight, tonight
Yeah, I don′t know
What you go through
I'll show you how the fire works
I′ve got to show you fire
I'll show you how the fire works
I′ve got to show you
I'll show you how the fire works
I′ve got to show you fire
I'll show you how the fire works
I've got to show you, yeah, yeah, fire
Show you
Fire, fire, fire
The lyrics to "Fireworks" by Choirboys speak about a passionate and intense relationship. The repetition of the word "fireworks" emphasizes the explosive and exciting nature of the connection. The song expresses the idea that despite the challenges and conflicts that occur in the relationship, the fire and passion between the two individuals keep them going. This is conveyed through lines like "While you keep on pushing, keep on pushing, there'll be fireworks" and "No regrets, there's gonna be no regrets, it was all you wanted, all you needed, now there's no regrets."
The lyrics also touch upon themes of control and losing oneself in the heat of the moment. Lines such as "Lose control, no control, I can't help it, I've got no control, while you keep on touching, gonna lose control" capture the sensation of surrendering to desire and letting go of inhibitions. The song suggests that this intense connection is unexpected and surprising to the other person involved, conveying their astonishment through lines like "You're surprised, so wide-eyed, you act as if you're so surprised, you didn't think I'd mean it, now you've seen it, and you're so surprised."
Ultimately, "Fireworks" portrays a fiery and exciting relationship that is filled with intense emotions, passion, and a willingness to show the other person the power of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Fireworks, fireworks
There will be a display of excitement and intensity
There's gonna be fireworks
There will definitely be a display of excitement and intensity
While you keep on pushing, keep on pushing
As long as you continue to make an effort
There'll be fireworks
There will be a display of excitement and intensity
Lose control, no control
Unable to restrain oneself or exert control
I can't help it, I've got no control
I am unable to resist or control it
While you keep on touching, keep on touching
As long as you continue to make physical contact
Gonna lose control
I will definitely lose control
No regrets, no regrets
There will be no feelings of remorse
There's gonna be no regrets
There will definitely be no feelings of remorse
It was all you wanted
It fulfilled all of your desires
All you needed
It fulfilled all of your necessities
Now there's no regrets
Now there are definitely no feelings of remorse
Baby wants to be undone
The person desires to be liberated
Baby wants to burn for fun
The person desires to experience intense excitement and sensation
I'll show you how the fire works
I will demonstrate to you the intensity and excitement
I've got to show you fire
I must reveal to you the intensity and excitement
You're surprised, so wide-eyed
You are taken aback and full of astonishment
You act as if you're so surprised
You behave as though you are extremely astonished
You didn't think I'd mean it, now you've seen it
You did not believe I would follow through, but now you have witnessed it
And you're so surprised
And you are extremely astonished
Lie to you, lie to you
They deceived and misled you
They took you and they lied to you
They manipulated and deceived you
The grass is always greener, to a cheap believer
Those who easily believe are always attracted to what appears better
Yeah, they'll cry for you
Yes, they will shed tears for you
Baby wants to be set free
The person desires to be liberated
Baby wants a chance to see
The person desires an opportunity to experience
I'll show you how the fire works
I will demonstrate to you the intensity and excitement
I've got to show you fire
I must reveal to you the intensity and excitement
I've always been and I always am
I have consistently existed and continue to do so
We light it but it won't go out
We ignite it, but it does not extinguish
Your worst friend and your greatest fan
I am both the person who brings you down and supports you the most
We light it but it won't go out
We ignite it, but it does not extinguish
You walk left, walk right
You move in various directions
There's too much heat, you're in the light
There is excessive pressure and attention on you
Got to hate somebody
You must feel animosity towards someone
Love somebody tonight, tonight
Express affection towards someone this evening
Yeah, I don't know
Yes, I am unsure
What you go through
Regarding the experiences you endure
I'll show you how the fire works
I will demonstrate to you the intensity and excitement
I've got to show you fire
I must reveal to you the intensity and excitement
I'll show you how the fire works
I will demonstrate to you the intensity and excitement
I've got to show you, yeah, yeah, fire
I must reveal to you the intensity and excitement, yes, yes, fire
Show you
Exhibit to you
Fire, fire, fire
Signifying intense excitement and energy
Writer(s): Mark Gable, Ian Hulme, Lindsay Tebbutt, Brad Carr
Contributed by Ellie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jasonwalker697
Awesome song....completely underrated
@alanstrom2221
Lindsay Tebbutt R.I.P 17/12/2021
Great Drummer!!
Great bloke.
@kayeb3735
Rip Lindsay 🙏 🕊 😢
@aus80srockradio94
Should have been a hit in 1986. Probably would be a #1 if it was released now. Million times better than ANYTHING in today's top 100.
@richmondriverblinds9014
original guitar player Brad Carr = i love you man !!
@bigmaxy07
Guitar work is incredible especially the outtro wow, never heard this version.
@AussieDave1977
RIP Lindsay 😭
@rockinrocketman
Cheers mate
@jasonwillemse4926
Thanks for posting, love this version!
@jfcjb002
Yes baffled why they changed this version it’s great, please put on Spotify it iTunes ffs!