The original lineup was notable for having three guitars and no bass player, creating a distinctive, layered sound. Kimble Rendall left in 1982 before the release of their first single, Leilani, and went on to become a noted music video director. He was effectively replaced by bassist Clyde Bramley. Radalj was not happy with Rendall's departure or Faulkner's increasing influence, and left the band himself, to be replaced by one-time Fun Things guitarist Brad Shepherd. This line-up released the band's break-through first album, Stoneage Romeos, in 1984.
In 1998, the band officially split but reformed for occasional concerts in subsequent years. A full-fledged reunion came in 2004, when they released Mach Schau and began touring again. The band received another boost when Come Anytime (from 1989's Magnum Cum Louder) was used as the theme song to the Australian TV show Thank God You're Here.
Discography:
Stoneage Romeos (1984), Mars Needs Guitars! (1985), Blow Your Cool! (1987), Magnum Cum Louder (1989), Kinky (1991), Crank (1994), Blue Cave (1996), Mach Schau (2004), Purity of Essence (2010)
Compilations:
Electric Soup (1992), Gorilla Biscuit (1992), Electric Chair (1998), Armchair Gurus (1998), Bite The Bullet (1998), Ampology (2000)
I Want You Back
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics
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She said she was always mine
Then she left (as people do,)
And forgets what we've been through
(Does this sound familiar to you ?)
It's not that she's gone away
It's the things I hear she has got to say
About me - and about my friends
That's her: I'll never believe her again.
She might have deceived all my friends
I know they will see in the end
What it all means when she says (Yeah!)
I want you back (She says)
But what's worse: She thinks it's true
But that's just her (She always was a little bit confused!)
She's not worth the time I had to lose.
The Hoodoo Gurus' song "I Want You Back" is a heartbroken ballad about a relationship that ended on a sour note. The song tells the story of a man who still loves his ex-girlfriend, but she has betrayed him by spreading rumors and talking badly about him and his friends. The singer is hurt by her words and is perplexed as to why she would want him back after all the things she's said about him. He can't bring himself to believe her again, even though he still has feelings for her.
The lyrics express a sense of betrayal and confusion, as the singer struggles to come to terms with the end of his relationship. He is torn between his love for his ex and his anger at her behavior, and he can't quite figure out what to do. The repetition of the phrase "I want you back" is a reminder of the power that love can have over our emotions, even when we know deep down that it might not be the right thing for us.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the ways in which relationships can leave us feeling hurt and confused. It's a reminder that even when things don't work out as we hoped, we can still learn from our experiences and find a way to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I can still recall the time
I remember when she told me she loved me.
She said she was always mine
She promised me that she would always be mine.
Then she left (as people do,)
Eventually, she left me like many other people do.
And forgets what we've been through
She doesn't seem to remember all the experiences we shared.
(Does this sound familiar to you ?)
Have you had a similar experience before?
It's not that she's gone away
The problem isn't that she's gone.
It's the things I hear she has got to say
It's the things I've heard her say about me and my friends.
About me - and about my friends
She talks badly about me and my friends.
When we've got no defence.
We can't defend ourselves from her hurtful words.
That's her: I'll never believe her again.
I can't trust her anymore.
She might have deceived all my friends
She could have tricked all of my friends.
I know they will see in the end
Eventually, they will see the truth.
What it all means when she says (Yeah!)
The real meaning behind her words when she says she wants me back.
I want you back (She says)
She says she wants me back.
But what's worse: She thinks it's true
To make it worse, she really believes it's true.
But that's just her (She always was a little bit confused!)
But that's just her personality, she's always a little bit confused.
She's not worth the time I had to lose.
She's not worth the time and energy I wasted on her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Martin Sandberg, Dag Volle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nickbrutanna9973
I loved these guys. I already had encountered them on USA Friday/Saturday programming -- They were introducing this song on MTV (you know, back when it had music videos), and the singer and the bass player were on -- and they looked even more like burnt-out druggies than they do here...
Bass Player: "Hi! We're the Hoodoo Gurus!"
Singer: "On MTV!"
Bass Player: "Who are you?"
Singer: "And what are you on?"
LMFAO.
Stoneage Romeos was a great album.
@paulmackay7265
The greatest video ever made.
Good song too.
@undercoverofdarknezz
I’m 18 and grateful to have stumbled upon this band
@jossobyrne1482
I'm 57 saw them live when I was your age. Awesome song and band
@pandaeyes42
My mum used to call this band Who Needs Haircuts!
@joshuachappell5840
Classic Mum Joke
My mom used to refer to the Jesus & Mary Chain as Jesus,Mary, and Joseph
@gregmerk427
Sounds like a funny lady
@Christerious
That didn’t age well.😅
@MiaMeezy
😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆
@peterfogg5151
Your MOM'S freaking funny for sho
@SuperNick090
I remember playing this cassette over and over in the 80s ! What a great band !