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.
Midnight Sun
Choirboys Lyrics
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Burning in the window of time
As you get closer to that dream
It falls by the wayside
Can you hold your head up
In the winds of change
Woh, you've been waiting for the deliverance
Woh don't look down
Yes I know you're on shaky ground
Yeah well here I come
The devil's boy, I'm a loaded gun
Baby I'm the one
Baby I'm the one (don't you know me)
I am the keeper of the Midnight Sun
I'm not what you expected
I'm spittin' fire and smoke
Yeah I'll burn my way into your life
Put a tattoo on your soul
Woh you hold back
Bank on this boy and that's a fact
I can break that spell
'Cos what I do, I do very well
Hey baby I'm the one
Baby I'm the one (yeah you know me)
I am the keeper of the Midnight Sun
Baby I'm the one (I am the chosen one)
Baby I'm the one (I'll be the only one you need)
I am the keeper of the Midnight Sun
Woh don't look down
Yes I know you're on shaky ground
Yeah well here I come
The devil's boy
Hey baby I'm the one
Baby I'm the one (yeah you know me)
I am the keeper of the Midnight Sun
Baby I'm the one (I am the chosen one)
Baby I'm the one (I'll be the only one you need)
I am the keeper of the Midnight Sun
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The lyrics of Choirboys' "Midnight Sun" describe a confident and dominant character who sees himself as the keeper of the midnight sun. The opening lines talk about a light burning in the window of time, which can represent the dreams or opportunities that people aim for in life. However, as they get closer to achieving them, they often fade away, and people are left disappointed. The character in the song is portrayed as someone who can hold his head up high in the winds of change and deliver the much-awaited deliverance that never came. He sees himself as the chosen one, the one who can break spells and make things happen for himself and others.
The chorus reaffirms the character's confidence, describing him as the devil's boy and a loaded gun. He is the keeper of the midnight sun, a symbol of power and possibility. In the second verse, the character talks about how he is not what people expect him to be but someone who is fiery and can leave a lasting impression on people's lives. He is driven by the desire to put a tattoo on their souls and make them remember him as someone who made a difference. He can break spells and do what he does very well, implying that he is skilled and doesn't back down from a challenge.
In summary, the lyrics of "Midnight Sun" portray a character who is confident, dominant, and sees himself as the keeper of the midnight sun, a symbol of power and opportunity. He is not what people expect him to be and can leave a lasting impression on people's lives. He is driven by the desire to break spells and make a difference in people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Well have you seen that light
Have you noticed the glimmer of hope in difficult situations?
Burning in the window of time
The small yet powerful light that is always present in every moment of your life
As you get closer to that dream
Your deepest aspirations and goals
It falls by the wayside
Though it exists, the hope gets lost or forgotten in the process of striving towards the dream
Can you hold your head up
How well can you handle the challenges and changes in life?
In the winds of change
Dramatic and unpredictable changes in life
Woh, you've been waiting for the deliverance
You have been waiting for the moment of liberation and freedom from the difficulties you face
But it never came
But it never happened, leaving you feeling disappointed and let down
Woh don't look down
Don't lose hope and keep your head up high
Yes I know you're on shaky ground
I understand that you are going through a tough period in your life
Yeah well here I come
But I will be there to support you
The devil's boy, I'm a loaded gun
I can be your savior and support even though I may seem dangerous
Baby I'm the one
I am the one who can help you get through the tough times
I am the keeper of the Midnight Sun
I am the protector of the hope that shines in every moment of your life
I'm not what you expected
I may not fit your idea of what you need, but I will be there for you
I'm spittin' fire and smoke
I am intense and passionate
Yeah I'll burn my way into your life
I will leave a lasting impact on your life
Put a tattoo on your soul
I will influence your life and leave a permanent mark on you
Woh you hold back
You may be hesitant to accept help or change
Bank on this boy and that's a fact
Trust me, I am worthy of your faith and belief
I can break that spell
I can break the negative cycle and add hope to your life
'Cos what I do, I do very well
I am confident in my ability to change things for the better
I am the chosen one
I am your savior and protector
I'll be the only one you need
I will be the one who can help you through tough times
Midnight Sun
The constant glow of hope in every moment
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