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)
Like Wow
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics
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I kiss the lips through which you talk
I kiss the city of New York
Where I first met you
You're my doll and don't forget it
'Cause I'm the guy who will regret it
I love you more than when I said it
I love the way you talk, you walk
You smile, your style
Like now, like wow-wipeout, no doubt
But I was gone the moment I laid eyes on you
You'll never be a beauty queen
Won't feature in no magazine
But you're the best that's ever been
I'm glad that I met you
Take every day now as it comes
You take the cake, I'll keep the crumbs
I only hear the sound of drums in my heart
That I get you
I love the way you walk, you talk, you smile
Your style, your dress, your caress
Well, yes, yes, yes, yes, I'm impressed
And I was gone the moment I laid eyes on you
I love the way you talk, you walk
You smile, your style
Like now, like wow-wipeout, no doubt
But I was gone the moment I laid eyes on you
I laid eyes on you, I laid my eyes on you
The lyrics to Hoodoo Gurus' song "Like Wow-Wipeout" express a deep adoration and infatuation with someone. The singer is so enamored with this person that they "kiss the ground on which [they] walk" and "kiss the lips through which [they] talk." This love was kindled in the city of New York, where the two lovers first met.
The singer acknowledges that the person they adore may not fit conventional beauty standards and may never be on the cover of a magazine, but to them, this person is the "best that's ever been." They love everything from the way they walk and talk to their style and caress. The singer is so in love that they can't ignore the feeling of the drums beating in their heart when they think of their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
I kiss the ground on which you walk
I have great admiration for you and everything associated with you.
I kiss the lips through which you talk
I'm infatuated with your voice and everything that comes out of your mouth.
I kiss the city of New York
I associate New York with you and our special connection that began there.
Where I first met you
New York is the place where I was lucky enough to meet you.
You're my doll and don't forget it
You're very important to me, and I hope you realize that.
'Cause I'm the guy who will regret it
I don't want to take you for granted and lose you.
I love you more than when I said it
My love for you has only grown since I first expressed it.
When I first met you
I fell in love with you from the moment we first met.
I love the way you talk, you walk
I'm enamored with every aspect of your being, from the way you talk to the way you move.
You smile, your style
Your smile and unique style of being in the world are particularly captivating to me.
Like now, like wow-wipeout, no doubt
You're so amazing that I'm stunned and left speechless in your presence.
But I was gone the moment I laid eyes on you
I was head over heels in love with you from the second I first saw you.
You'll never be a beauty queen
You might not fit conventional beauty standards, but you're beautiful in your own unique way.
Won't feature in no magazine
You might never be in the pages of a glossy magazine, but to me, you're a star.
But you're the best that's ever been
I think you're the most amazing person ever, regardless of anyone else's opinion.
I'm glad that I met you
Meeting you is one of the best things that ever happened to me, and I'm grateful for it every day.
Take every day now as it comes
We should enjoy each day in our relationship for what it is and not worry too much about the future.
You take the cake, I'll keep the crumbs
You're the most important thing in my life, and I'll do anything to make you happy, even if it means I don't get much in return.
I only hear the sound of drums in my heart
I'm so in love with you that my heart beats like a drum all the time.
That I get you
The fact that I get to be with you is a dream come true.
Your dress, your caress
Your clothing choices and the way you touch me are both electrifying to me.
Well, yes, yes, yes, yes, I'm impressed
You impress me so much that I can barely contain my excitement.
And I laid eyes on you
I fell in love with you from the moment I first saw you, and I'll never forget that feeling.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE FAULKNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
M Benoit
This song somehow captures a moment in time, like many of the Hoodoos songs. The energy Dave and Brad bring in this video is a bit of awesomeness - still great so many years on
Jack MacFakie
"I was gone the moment I laid eyes on you" is just a great rock and roll line.
Guilherme de Almeida Fernandes
Amazing!!! Great music.
Jacinta
What a great band, They were way before my time but I really appreciate the hits! Just really good music you can party too!
Gaz Tazman
The hooda's ....what an awesome band still in 2021 and into the future ...love this song and always have since i was a kid back in the 80's
swingthatthing
why are the hoodoo gurus so underrated :'(
Steven Guegens
THEY are NOT especially in Australia ONLY in your Mind perhaps
swingthatthing
@Steven Guegens yeah dude hoodoo gurus is all the kids are talking about these days
Hoover Jd
because then they'd be overplayed.
Kain Flynn
@swingthatthing what Steve was poking at is the fact that for their time and especially their place, they were quite highly rated.
Sure the “kids” aren’t raving about them, constantly or at all for that matter.
Maybe us old dudes are right when we say the music was better back in our day 🤔