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
Sign Your Name
Human Nature Lyrics
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Fortunately you
Have got someone who relies on you
We started out as friends
But the thought of you just caves me in
The symptoms are so deep
It is much to late to turn away
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my lady
(Oh, Mmmm)
Time I'm sure will bring
Disappointments in so many things
It seems to be the way
When you're gambling cards of love you play (?)
I'd rather be in hell with you baby
Than in cruel heaven
It seems to be the way
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my lady
(Oh, Mmmm)
Birds never look into the sun before the day is done
All the light shines brighter on a peaceful day
The stranger bluely was alone we don't want to deal with you
Should've stayed showering in the room that makes the rain
All alone with you
Makes the butterflies in me arise
Slowly we make love
And the Earth rotates to our dictate
Slowly we make love
Sign your name
Sign your name across my heart
Sign your name
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my lady
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my lady
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my lady
The song "Sign Your Name" by Terence Trent D'Arby, which was covered by Human Nature, is a passionate love song that speaks about the deep emotions one feels when in love. The lyrics highlight the initial stages of falling in love, where two people start out as friends, but the desire for the other person takes hold and becomes impossible to ignore. The singer describes the symptoms of being in love, revealing that it is too late to turn away from their feelings, and they want the other person to sign their name across their heart, to show their commitment to the relationship.
The lyrics also touch upon the ups and downs that come with love, suggesting that disappointments and risks are part of the journey, but the singer is willing to take them all for the person they love. They express that they would rather be in hell with their lover than in heaven without them. As the song continues, the lyrics become more intimate, describing the physical experience of being with their partner, and the overwhelming emotions that arise.
Overall, the song portrays the message that being in love is a rollercoaster ride with its highs and lows. Still, the deep emotions and connection one experiences with their significant other make it all worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Fortunately you
Thankfully, you have someone who depends on you.
Have got someone who relies on you
You have a person in your life who looks to you for support and guidance.
We started out as friends
Our relationship began as a companionship.
But the thought of you just caves me in
The idea of being without you overwhelms me.
The symptoms are so deep
My emotions for you are strong and intense.
It is much to late to turn away
It is too late to walk away from what we have.
Sign your name across my heart
Declare your love for me in a significant way.
I want you to be my baby
I desire for you to be my lover.
I want you to be my lady
I desire for you to be my partner in life.
Time I'm sure will bring
The passage of time will inevitably bring disappointments.
Disappointments in so many things
We will encounter letdowns in many aspects of our lives.
It seems to be the way
It is a common and unfortunate pattern.
When you're gambling cards of love you play (?)
When you take a chance on love, things can be uncertain and unpredictable.
I'd rather be in hell with you baby
I would rather go through the toughest of times with you, than to be without you.
Than in cruel heaven
I would rather face the most severe difficulties with you than a life of emptiness.
Birds never look into the sun before the day is done
Creatures usually take caution before engaging in risky behaviors.
All the light shines brighter on a peaceful day
Happiness and calmness enhances the brightness of things.
The stranger bluely was alone we don't want to deal with you
People tend to shun those who appear different and aloof.
Should've stayed showering in the room that makes the rain
It is better to stay in a safe and familiar environment than put yourself in danger.
All alone with you
Being with you is enough and makes me feel whole.
Makes the butterflies in me arise
I get a strong and pleasant feeling in my stomach when I am with you.
Slowly we make love
We show tenderness and passion in the intimate moments we share.
And the Earth rotates to our dictate
We feel in control of the world and time when we are together.
Sign your name
Make a declaration of love and commitment in a tangible way.
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Written by: Terence Trent D'Arby
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