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)
Please Yourself
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics
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But I've gotta say I've "had it up to here",
I always hate to see you crying in your beer.
You and her have had a fight,
Well, that seems to happen every other night.
She thinks nothing that you do is ever right,
Is that right?
You´re gonna make her walk
If you don't please yourself you´ll please no-one at all.
Man to man, I think its sad -
You think happiness depends on feeling bad
(Now I see why she's the best you've ever had).
And you want more of the same.
Truth be told, you both enjoy this little game
But when it ends you´ll only have yourself to blame,
That's the shame.
If you don´t take a stand
You're bound to take a fall.
If you won´t help yourself you´ll help no-one at all.
So please yourself.
I don't want to pick a side.
You both do whatever gets you through the night
But you better take this chance to put it right.
You´re gonna make her walk
The more you try to crawl.
If you don´t please yourself you´ll please no-one at all.
No-one at all.
If you don´t love yourself you´ll love no-one at all.
No-one at all.
So please yourself
The song "Please Yourself" by Hoodoo Gurus talks about a person who is stuck in a toxic relationship and won't take a stand to better the situation. The opening lines suggest that the singer has observed the person crying in their beer due to some trouble in their relationship. Although the singer hates to interfere, he expresses his concerns, indicating that the person is in a relationship where his partner doesn't appreciate him. The singer advises that unless he starts to prioritize his own happiness instead of trying to please his partner all the time, he may end up alone in the end with nobody to blame but himself.
Furthermore, the singer points out that happiness does not come from feeling miserable, but it should come from pleasing oneself. He thinks it's sad that the person believes that feeling bad is the only way to obtain happiness. The singer goes on to say that the person must make a decision to take a stand and not depend on others to make things right. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of pleasing oneself as nobody else matters in one's life.
In conclusion, "Please Yourself" is a reminder to prioritize one's happiness and not to depend on others for it. The lyrics suggest that toxic relationships can lead to feelings of unhappiness and insecurity, and one must stand up for oneself to gain true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like to interfere
I don't want to meddle in your affairs.
But I've gotta say I've 'had it up to here'
But I must confess, I'm sick of seeing you like this.
I always hate to see you crying in your beer.
It breaks my heart to see you sad and drinking alone.
You and her have had a fight,
You and your girlfriend have had an argument,
Well, that seems to happen every other night.
which seems to be a regular occurrence.
She thinks nothing that you do is ever right,
She believes that everything you do is wrong.
Is that right?
Is that what you truly believe?
You´re gonna make her walk
You will eventually push her away,
The more you try to crawl.
if you keep trying to be someone you're not.
If you don't please yourself you´ll please no-one at all.
If you don't focus on your own happiness, you won't make anyone else happy either.
Man to man, I think its sad -
As a fellow man, I find it unfortunate,
You think happiness depends on feeling bad
that you believe happiness comes from being unhappy.
(Now I see why she's the best you've ever had).
(Now I understand why she's the most significant person you've been with).
And you want more of the same.
You still want to continue with the same behavior.
Truth be told, you both enjoy this little game
The truth is, you both relish this pattern.
But when it ends you´ll only have yourself to blame,
However, when it all falls apart, only you are responsible.
That's the shame.
It's unfortunate that you're putting yourself through this pain.
If you don´t take a stand
If you don't make a decision,
You're bound to take a fall.
you will eventually fail.
If you won´t help yourself you´ll help no-one at all.
If you don't assist yourself, you won't be able to assist anyone else.
So please yourself.
Do what truly makes you happy.
I don't want to pick a side.
I don't want to choose between you and your girlfriend.
You both do whatever gets you through the night
You both do whatever helps you get through challenging times.
But you better take this chance to put it right.
However, you should take this opportunity to repair the situation.
No-one at all.
No one will benefit from your pain and suffering.
If you don´t love yourself you´ll love no-one at all.
If you don't appreciate yourself, you won't be able to appreciate anyone.
So please yourself
Do what truly makes you happy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE FAULKNER
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