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)
This One
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics
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And it would be my pleasure,
To make her very happy
But she's someone else's treasure.
Well ain't a fella bound to dream
Of when this life was leisure?
She's forgotten who I am.
You say you had no choice.
The timbre of her voice.
One diabolic noise.
My friend, you're mocking fate.
You took the bait.
Guilty admissions, the power of suggestion.
Never an answer to follow the question.
This one is for the ladies, yeah.
The face you recognize.
The phosphorescent lies.
The superficial prize.
She won't need proof.
Ain't that the truth.
Guilty admissions, the power of suggestion.
Never an answer to follow the question.
This one is for the ladies, yeah.
What if you were left behind?
What if she would change her mind?
Yes, her deep commitment stings.
People say the darndest things.
The burning in your bones.
The monumental jones.
It's abstract to conceive.
Thus, Rosabell, believe.
Guilty admissions, the power of suggestion.
Never an answer to follow the question,
So without exception - this one is for the ladies, yeah.
The Hoodoo Gurus' song "This One" is a bittersweet tribute to unrequited love. The lyrics describe the singer's infatuation with a woman, whom he calls "the Sweetheart of the Inner West". The singer goes on to express his desire to make her happy, but acknowledges that she is already involved with someone else. The second verse highlights the singer's frustration as his love is not reciprocated, while the third verse suggests that the woman in question is not what she seems.
The chorus, "Guilty admissions, the power of suggestion. Never an answer to follow the question. This one is for the ladies, yeah," suggests that the song is a commentary on the complexity of romantic relationships, where emotions and actions are not always easy to understand or explain. The final verse hints at the pain and uncertainty of unrequited love, asking "what if she would change her mind?" followed by the ironic observation that "people say the darndest things".
Overall, "This One" offers a poignant reminder of the heartache that can arise from unrequited love, cleverly packaged in a catchy, upbeat tune.
Line by Line Meaning
She's the Sweetheart of the Inner West
She's the girl everybody likes and admires in this specific neighborhood.
And it would be my pleasure,
And I would be happy to do something nice for her.
To make her very happy
To bring joy and happiness into her life.
But she's someone else's treasure.
Unfortunately, she's already in a relationship with someone else.
Well ain't a fella bound to dream
Isn't it natural for a guy to dream and fantasize about what could have been?
Of when this life was leisure?
Back when life was easy and carefree?
She's forgotten who I am.
She doesn't remember or recognize me anymore.
You say you had no choice.
You claim that you were unable to do anything about it.
The timbre of her voice.
The particular quality or sound of her voice influenced your decisions.
One diabolic noise.
One devilishly alluring or tempting sound.
My friend, you're mocking fate.
You're making fun of destiny or tempting fate with your actions.
You took the bait.
You fell for the trap or temptation.
Guilty admissions, the power of suggestion.
Confessing to wrongdoing while being influenced by the persuasion of others.
Never an answer to follow the question.
There's always more complexity and uncertainty to the situation than a simple question can reveal.
This one is for the ladies, yeah.
This song is dedicated to all the women out there.
The face you recognize.
The familiar face you know so well.
The phosphorescent lies.
The glowing or radiant falsehoods that are being told to you.
The superficial prize.
The shallow or superficial reward or payoff that's being offered to you.
She won't need proof.
She won't require any more evidence or proof to believe what she wants to believe.
Ain't that the truth.
Isn't that the reality of the situation?
What if you were left behind?
What if you were the one who was rejected or abandoned?
What if she would change her mind?
What if she had a change of heart or perspective?
Yes, her deep commitment stings.
It hurts to see that she's truly committed to someone else.
People say the darndest things.
People can come up with the most unexpected or shocking statements.
The burning in your bones.
The intense feeling of desire or longing in your body.
The monumental jones.
The enormous craving or lust you feel for her.
It's abstract to conceive.
It's difficult to imagine or understand the full scope of the situation.
Thus, Rosabell, believe.
Therefore, Rosabell, have faith and trust in something greater than yourself.
So without exception - this one is for the ladies, yeah.
Without a doubt, this song is dedicated to all the women out there.
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