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)
You Open My Eyes
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics
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Likewise, fish are swimming in the ocean
Sunlight streaming thru the clouds
Not a care in this world, not a notion
I don't know if I should laugh or cry
You make me feel like I will never die
You can open my eyes with your sweet loving.
Swallow me up whole inside a daydream
Everything is nothing here
And nothing really ever is as it seems
I appreciate the majesty
Colliding in this lovely catastrophe
You can open my eyes with your sweet loning.
...And it's a long, long way
It's a sunshine day
It's a long, long way from where I began...
The moon, he's smiling down on us
Stars, they dance across the heavens above
I feel like a child again
My arms wrapped around the girl that I love
Ooh, angel, you blow my soul
All the wonders of this world now unfold...
You can open my eyes with your sweet loving.
The lyrics of Hoodoo Gurus' song "You Open My Eyes" depict a sense of wonder and amazement at the beauty of the world around us. The first verse describes the idyllic scene of seagulls in the sky, fish in the ocean, and sunshine streaming through the clouds. The singer is overwhelmed by this beauty, unsure whether to laugh or cry, and credits their lover with opening their eyes and showing them this joy.
The second verse continues this theme of beauty and wonder, with references to flowers opening wide and swallowing the singer up inside a daydream. Despite the fleeting nature of this beauty, the singer appreciates the majesty of it all and describes it as a "lovely catastrophe." Once again, the lover is credited with helping the singer to see and appreciate all of this.
The final verse brings in the celestial imagery of the moon and stars, and the singer feels like a child again with their arms wrapped around their lover. The lover is described as an angel who "blows the singer's soul," revealing all of the wonders of the world around them. Once again, the lover is credited with opening the singer's eyes and helping them experience this incredible joy.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Open My Eyes" celebrate the natural beauty and wonder of the world around us and the power of love to help us truly see and appreciate it.
Line by Line Meaning
Seagulls fly an opal sky
The sky is beautiful, just like the ocean wherein the fish are free to swim.
Likewise, fish are swimming in the ocean
Just like the seagulls flying above, the fish in the ocean are living their lives freely.
Sunlight streaming thru the clouds
The sun is shining through as if it is trying to tell a story.
Not a care in this world, not a notion
Everything is perfect as it is, there is no need for any more thinking.
I don't know if I should laugh or cry
Your love makes me feel so overwhelmed, I don't know how to truly express it.
You make me feel like I will never die
Being with you makes life feel infinite, like it will never end.
You can open my eyes with your sweet loving.
Your love has opened my eyes to a world full of wonders and beauty.
Flowers! gently open wide
The flowers are blooming, revealing their natural beauty.
Swallow me up whole inside a daydream
The world around me fades as I become lost in a daydream.
Everything is nothing here
Everything is pointless, except for the love that they share.
And nothing really ever is as it seems
Reality is not always what we perceive it to be.
I appreciate the majesty
I am in awe of the wonder and beauty of the world.
Colliding in this lovely catastrophe
Two people coming together in love, creating a beautiful chaos.
You can open my eyes with your sweet loning.
Your love has opened my eyes to a world full of wonders and beauty.
And it's a long, long way
The journey of life is long and winding.
It's a sunshine day
We must appreciate the beauty in life, despite any hardships.
It's a long, long way from where I began...
It's amazing to see how far we've come from where we started.
The moon, he's smiling down on us
Even the moon above us seems to be happy with our love.
Stars, they dance across the heavens above
The universe seems to be dancing with our love.
I feel like a child again
Being with you makes me feel youthful and carefree.
My arms wrapped around the girl that I love
The person I love is in my arms and I feel complete.
Ooh, angel, you blow my soul
Being with you has changed me in ways I never thought possible.
All the wonders of this world now unfold...
Being with you has opened my eyes to see and appreciate all the beauty of this world.
You can open my eyes with your sweet loving.
Your love has opened my eyes to a world full of wonders and beauty.
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Stu Peters
Hoodoo Gurus ...everysong is a winner they are the kings of Power Pop and should have been bigger and shown more respect , hands down the best Pub gig I have ever seen, Aussie Rock icons
Robert Horsburgh
Such an exciting time in the gurus history, great song and magnificent album.
Neil Campbell
Should have had a lot more airplay for such a great song. Good to see Brad Sheppard get to be main Vocal & Guitarist while giving Dave Faulkner a rest!
glen king
Great group. Guitar, singer, bass and drummer. Well underestimated. Style of their own. Best Aus pop rock band ever I would firmly say.
Troy Masters
Great song. Top shelf without a doubt.
Debonaire Nerd
Hoodoo Gurus are what happens when you find yourself somewhere between Crowded House and Motorhead, not knowing which way to turn.
Colemann76
Underrated
A Person
Man I love the Gurus so much but this song always made me think it belonged in a tv jingle for some fast food chain.
GoodMrDawes
Awesome
Val BEAN
How f*cking good's this song?!!!!!