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)
Where Nowhere Is
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics
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It's where you are.
Do you know what nothing means?
Why-O-U.
Do you know what no one thinks?
It's all about you.
And do you know what?
Nobody cares!
Well, you can't see the stars
In the daytime,
And you can't see the sun
When it's night,
But you can't even see yourself in the mirror
And I don't see you at all.
Not at all.
Do you know where (Nowhere!)
Nowhere is?
You had everything
That you ever wanted
Man, you had it made
Was what you had!
You forgot the only thing
You ever needed
And you can't hide, you can't hide that from me!
No, not from me.
The song "Where Nowhere Is" by Hoodoo Gurus is a song about introspection and self-reflection. The lyrics convey a sense of disappointment in oneself and a sense of disconnect from the world. The song starts with the opening line "Do you know where nowhere is? It's where you are." which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is addressing the listener, asking them if they know where they are in their life, and urging them to pay attention to their own thoughts and feelings.
The second verse talks about how it is impossible to see things clearly, even things as simple as the stars and the sun. It emphasizes the idea that the listener is so disconnected from themselves that they can't even see their own reflection in the mirror. The chorus repeats, "Do you know where nowhere is?" emphasizing the importance of finding oneself before being lost to the point of no return.
The third verse talks about how the listener has had everything they ever wanted but forgot the only thing they ever needed. This suggests that the listener has become materialistic and has lost touch with the things that truly matter in life. The final line "No, not from me" is a reminder that no matter how disconnected the listener may feel, there are people who care about them and are paying attention to their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know where nowhere is?
Do you know when you feel like you're stuck and not making any progress?
It's where you are.
It's the place within yourself where you feel lost and directionless.
Do you know what nothing means?
Do you understand the emptiness that comes from focusing on material possessions?
Why-O-U.
Because you are too focused on 'you' and what you want, that you've become unaware of the needs of others.
Do you know what no one thinks?
Do you realize that what others think of you isn't everything?
It's all about you.
You believe that you're the center of the universe and that everyone should cater to your whims and desires.
And do you know what?
And guess what?
Nobody cares!
No one cares about your egotistical attitude.
Well, you can't see the stars
Just like how you can't see the value in things beyond your personal desires,
In the daytime,
When you're blinded by the illusion of success and happiness,
And you can't see the sun
When you're shrouded in darkness - shame, fear, and despair,
When it's night,
When you're alone with your thoughts and can't ignore them anymore,
But you can't even see yourself in the mirror
When you're so disconnected from yourself that you don't even recognize who you are,
And I don't see you at all.
When others can't see the real you because you're hiding behind a facade.
You had everything
You had achieved success and acquired all the material possessions you could want,
That you ever wanted
But you forgot the most important thing - fulfilling your emotional and spiritual needs,
Man, you had it made
You had achieved the American Dream and felt invincible,
Was what you had!
But you failed to realize that material possessions can't replace the void from neglecting your inner needs.
You forgot the only thing
You forgot that the only thing that truly matters is being true to yourself,
You ever needed
And that means being honest with yourself about your shortcomings and flaws,
And you can't hide, you can't hide that from me!
And you can't hide from the truth, no matter how hard you try to ignore it or lie to yourself,
No, not from me.
You may fool others, but you can't fool me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE FAULKNER
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