The band teamed up with John Farnham for "Everytime You Cry" which was one of the biggest hits of 1997, and due to the success of the previous tours, were asked personally by both Celine Dion and Michael Jackson to continue to support them throughout their European tours in June-September 1997. The band played to crowds often numbering over 100,000 people, and they also took the stage for three nights at Wembley Stadium. Upon their return to Australia in October, Human Nature embarked on their first ever national concert tour- headlining at entertainment centres around the country.
'Counting Down' released in 1998 continued the band's momentum, and debuted at number one on the ARIA charts and generated five gold singles in Australia - "Last To Know", "Don't Cry", "Cruel", "Be There With You" and "Eternal Flame" a cover version of the 1989 hit by The Bangles. The band also appeared in an Australian concert tour of symphonic versions of Beatles songs conducted by legendary producer and "fifth Beatle", Sir George Martin.
In 1999, Human Nature appeared in a tour of the musical version of the television series Happy Days.
The band released a self-titled album in 2000 with lead single "He Don't Love You" reaching Top 20 in the UK and being the 2nd best selling Australasian single in Australia for that year. The album was recorded in Sydney, London, Stockholm, Los Angeles and New York and featured a songwriting session with Gary Barlow of Take That.
In September 2000 the band performed the Australian National Anthem at the 2000 Summer Olympics with Julie Anthony. The band also appeared in Australian soap opera Neighbours in November 2000 and performed "He Don't Love You" at Erinsborough High's debutant ball and sang "Wishes" a cappella at the ball's after party.
A greatest hits album- Here & Now: The Best of Human Nature- followed in late 2001. The accompanying single "Always Be With You" also made the Australian top 30, with the appearance of comic character Guido Hatzis, breakdancing legend, making the video memorable.
Throughout 2002 and into early 2003, Toby took on the role of MC in a major production of the musical Cabaret. This portrayal earned him a prestigious Helpmann Award.
Human Nature's fourth studio album Walk the Tightrope was released on 26 April 2004. The first single "When You Say You Love Me" was written by Darren Hayes, formerly of Savage Garden, and it reached the Top 10 in Australia in 2004. The album also features "Love Is Blind" written by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, a reworked cover of Guilty by Barry Gibb and Barbra Streisand, and a cover version of "To Be With You", a 1992 hit by glam metal band Mr. Big.
Mid-2005 saw Toby again hit the musical theatre scene, playing Kenickie in an arena version of the musical Grease.
With the realisation that they were perhaps outgrowing their original teen market, for their fifth studio album Human Nature decided to pay tribute to the music that influenced them from the very beginning, and released an album of Motown covers- Reach Out: The Motown Record- on 6 November 2005. It peaked at number one on the Australian charts and has reached 5 times platinum. They toured extensively around Australia in 2006 on The Motown Show tour and members Phil Burton and Toby Allen both starred in reality TV shows during 2005/06: Phil in the Nine Network's Celebrity Overhaul 2 and Toby on Channel 7's Dancing With The Stars, plus both Phil and Toby on Channel 10's Australia's Brainiest Musician in March 2006 (Phil came in first, and Toby came in second).
On 29 October 2006, Human Nature won their first ARIA - highest selling album - after 15 nominations; band member Andrew Tierney joked saying they were the "John Wood" of the ARIAs.
The quartet's sixth studio album Dancing In The Street: The Songs Of Motown II was released on 13 October 2006 and debuted at number one, with 14 Motown cover songs, after the initial 'Motown' album sold over 350,000 copies and won the highest selling album ARIA award.
They toured Australia with Doug Parkinson as the MC for the Motown Tour 2005/06 and the Encore Motown Tour 2006, and again in mid-2007 with the Dancing In The Street Arena Tour 2007, with special guests Paulini and The Naturelles.
The 24th of November, 2007 saw Human Nature hit No.2 on the ARIA Albums Chart with Get Ready, the 3rd Motown-themed album, which this time featured appearances by several original Motown singing legends such as Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves, Mary Wilson of The Supremes and The Temptations. All three albums have now sold close to a million copies in Australia. Human Nature's total album sales in Australia number almost two million.
At the start of 2008, Human Nature headed over to perform for the first ever time in the USA, with a two-month engagement at Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino. They played the Imperial Palace and Casino in 2009.
On 22 April 2008, Human Nature took the stage with The Supremes' Mary Wilson on the television show It Takes Two. They performed two duets from their Get Ready album: "It Takes Two" and "River Deep, Mountain High".
Human Nature is currently in residency through May 2010 at the Imperial Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. Their show, "The Ultimate Celebration of the Motown Sound," is being presented by friend and mentor Smokey Robinson.
Official Website: www.humannaturelive.com
Guilty
Human Nature Lyrics
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We got nothing to be guilty of our love
It's one in a million, oh, one in a million
You know I knew you were the one when I saw your eyes
Even though your lifestyle looked kind of occupied
I never once thought twice about the way I feel
But then you sent me love letters saying love me today
Tall stem roses saying baby let's run away
I was mesmerized thinking that you want me to stay
And I couldn't quiet say the words I wanted to say, yeah
From the day that I saw your face, girl
You didn't need to hide I could see you were lonely
Even though you gave your heart to another
Well, it hurts even more to see you cry
Now there's nothing wrong
'Cause I know that it's been too long since you felt love
I want to take you out of this place
We can find a space well
We got nothing to be guilty of our love its one in a million
So, girl, let's ride tonight on a highway to the sky, oh yeah
Don't wanna hear goodbye
It was paralyzing running in the sand
Holding hands and the candle light dinners
Proved that you were my man
Now I can't deny just how I feel inside
I'm in ecstasy every time you get next to me
You tell me that you're lucky and I tell you back
Now I'm here to stay, baby boy and it?s a fact
That nothing could compare to the times we share a
And the love that we made was a sweet, sweet thing
We got nothing to be guilty of our love, it's one in a million
So, girl, let's ride tonight on a highway to the sky
I wanna ride ride, don't want to hear goodbye
We got nothing to be guilty of
At any time because we making love
We got nothing to be guilty of
We got nothing, we got nothing
We got nothing to be guilty of
At any time because we making love
We got nothing to be guilty of
We got nothing, we got nothing
From the day that I saw your face, girl
You didn't need to hide I could see you were lonely
Even though you gave your heart to another
Well, it hurts even more to see you cry
Now there's nothing wrong
'Cause I know that it's been too long since you felt love
I want to take you out of this place
We can find a space well
No need to be guilty, baby
There's no need to be guilty, babe
No need to be guilty, baby
There's no need to be guilty, babe
The song "Guilty" by Human Nature is about a couple who are in love and have nothing to be guilty about. They know that their love is unique and special, and they are not afraid to show it. The singer knew that the love of his life was the one for him when he saw her eyes, even though she seemed to have a busy lifestyle. He never doubted his feelings for her and wanted to keep it real with her. However, he struggled to express his love for her when she sent him love letters and flowers. He knew he wanted to stay with her, but he couldn't find the right words to express this.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the fact that the couple has nothing to be guilty about. Their love is one in a million, and they are not afraid to show it. The singer wants to take his lover out of this place and find a space where they can be free to express their love. He reassures her that there is no need to be guilty about their love.
In summary, "Guilty" is a song about a couple who are in love and have nothing to be guilty about. The song emphasizes the uniqueness of their love and their desire to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm ready, yeah, yeah
The singer is ready to commit to their love.
We got nothing to be guilty of our love
There is no reason to feel ashamed or guilty about their love for each other as it is special.
It's one in a million, oh, one in a million
Their love is rare and exceptional.
You know I knew you were the one when I saw your eyes
The artist realized that their partner was the one for them based on the genuine connection they felt while looking into their eyes.
Even though your lifestyle looked kind of occupied
Despite the fact that their partner's busy lifestyle made it seem like they might not have room for a relationship, the artist was willing to take a chance.
I never once thought twice about the way I feel
The singer was certain about their love and never doubted the depth of their feelings for their partner.
And the woman that I am I thought I’d keep it real
The singer wants to remain true to themselves and their partner in their relationship.
But then you sent me love letters saying love me today
The partner showed their affection for the artist through romantic gestures like love letters.
Tall stem roses saying baby let's run away
The partner expresses a desire to be with the artist and leave their current situation behind through the romantic gesture of giving roses.
I was mesmerized thinking that you want me to stay
The artist was captivated by their partner's affection and interpreted it as a desire to stay together.
And I couldn't quiet say the words I wanted to say, yeah
The singer struggled to articulate their feelings to their partner due to being overwhelmed by their emotions.
You didn't need to hide I could see you were lonely
The artist was able to see through their partner's facade and recognize that they were lonely.
Even though you gave your heart to another
The partner had been in a relationship before, but it was not fulfilling.
Well, it hurts even more to see you cry
The singer is pained by seeing their partner upset.
Now there's nothing wrong
There is nothing wrong or shameful about their relationship.
Cause I know that it's been too long since you felt love
The partner has not felt loved in a long time and the artist wants to change that.
I want to take you out of this place
The artist wants to whisk their partner away from their current life and start a new one together.
We can find a space well
Together they can find the perfect place for them.
No need to be guilty, baby
There is no reason to feel guilty about their love.
There's no need to be guilty, babe
The artist repeats that there is no shame in their love for emphasis.
No need to be guilty, baby
Repeating again that there is no reason to feel guilty.
There's no need to be guilty, babe
A final repetition of the theme that their love should be celebrated, not hidden.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew James Tierney, Barry Alan Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Michael John Tierney, Robin Hugh Gibb
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lesley flower
so looking forward to seeing these guys again in Australia next year, they were awesome
Allan Ikupu
Bloody classic Human Nature still the best!
Hidetoshi Yagi
I think than this band needs more promotions or tour around the world...for me is great!!!
allymayful
They live, and work regularly, with their own show, in Las Vegas now, so they are doing OK.
Morgan Crawford
They have their own show in Vegas which is an amazing show and a personal show. Thy also do tours and have shows back home in Australia quite often. They are doing very well. But if you ever get the chance to go to Vegas go to their show. It’s absolutely amazing.
HellsBells565
I <3 this song!!!
Hide Yagi
Still dancing with this song!!!
I'm Always Right
Great song
Fernando's Drum
This shoulda been a bigger hit!
Elizabeth Houston
Love it and love human nature xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx