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
don't cry
Human Nature Lyrics
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But that's no reason to go run and hide
I haven't heard from you lately
The days and nights just keep passing on
Well I guess that it's over
But I have no fear in letting go
I gotta look to the future
And make it on my own so
[Chorus]
Don't cry for me baby
I'm operating on a natural high
Don't you cry for me baby
The past is over so kiss it goodbye
Don't you stand in my shadow
Cause when you do I take it personal
I guess it's time to let you go
Can't sit here waiting for a miracle
I got to get a reaction
Communication seems to be a no
What happened to the attraction
If I don't get an answer
I think I better go so,
[Chorus]
Don't you cry for me
Don't shed a tear for me
I'm gonna be alright
Don't you cry for me
I'm not in misery
I can't wait
I'm gonna have me a good time
[Chorus]
So dry your eyes, no need to cry, no time for sad goodbyes
It's time to go, nothing to show, so baby don't you cry
The song "Don't Cry for Me" by Human Nature is about moving on from a past relationship and looking towards a brighter future. The lyrics suggest that although things may have gone sour, there is no need to dwell on the past or feel sorry for oneself. The singer encourages the listener to let go of any hurt or pain and to take control of their own life. He speaks to a former lover who he hasn't heard from lately and lets them know that he has no fear in moving on and starting anew. He acknowledges that it may be difficult to let go but emphasizes that looking towards the future is ultimately what will bring peace.
The chorus, "Don't cry for me baby, I'm operating on a natural high," reinforces the idea of positivity and moving forward. The singer is confident in his ability to overcome any obstacles that may come his way and encourages his former partner to do the same. He hopes that they can both find happiness and let go of any negative feelings that may have lingered from their past relationship. Overall, the song conveys a message of hope and resilience during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes things can get crazy
Life can be chaotic and unpredictable
But that's no reason to go run and hide
Despite the chaos, one should face their problems and not shy away from them
I haven't heard from you lately
The singer is feeling disconnected from someone they used to be close to
The days and nights just keep passing on
Time continues to move forward regardless of how the artist is feeling
Well I guess that it's over
The artist is accepting that a relationship or situation has ended
But I have no fear in letting go
The singer is not afraid of moving past this ending
I gotta look to the future
The singer is focused on what's to come
It's time to face the music
It's time for the artist to confront the reality of the situation
And make it on my own so
The artist is ready to be independent and move forward without relying on someone else
Don't cry for me baby
The artist is telling someone not to feel sorry for them
I'm operating on a natural high
The singer is feeling good and positive about life without the need for external influences
Don't you cry for me baby
Reinforcement of the previous statement - don't feel pity for me
The past is over so kiss it goodbye
The singer wants to move on from the past and forget about it
Don't you stand in my shadow
The singer does not want someone to obstruct their growth and progress
Cause when you do I take it personal
The singer feels offended when someone hinders their success or growth
I guess it's time to let you go
The artist is ready to move on from a relationship or situation
Can't sit here waiting for a miracle
The artist is no longer hoping for a situation to magically improve
I got to get a reaction
The singer is looking for a response or reaction from someone else
Communication seems to be a no
The singer is having difficulty communicating with someone else
What happened to the attraction
The artist is wondering why a connection or attraction has faded
If I don't get an answer
The artist is expecting a response or explanation from someone else
I think I better go so
The artist is ready to leave a situation or relationship
Don't shed a tear for me
The singer is telling someone not to cry over them
I'm gonna be alright
The artist is reassuring themselves and someone else that they will be okay
I'm not in misery
The singer is not feeling miserable or unhappy
I can't wait
The singer is excited for what's to come
I'm gonna have me a good time
The singer is anticipating having fun and enjoying life
So dry your eyes, no need to cry, no time for sad goodbyes
The artist is telling someone not to cry and to move on quickly
It's time to go, nothing to show, so baby don't you cry
The artist is telling someone that it's time to leave and that there's nothing left to do or say
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ALAN GLASS, ANDREW KLIPPEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elizabethlane880
Hi guys singing along with you on 'Wishes' in childhood is what taught me to sing
You are marvellous vocalists and a big part of happiness in my youth
This track is so well produced, this groove was definitely one of my big thrills of the 90s and early 2000s :)
@kota0603
I heard about it in Australia about 23 years ago when I was homestaying in Australia. It's a very good song and I bought an album after returning to Japan. I'm no longer in touch with my homestay family, but it's a great memory.
@soniabishop7529
Really loved this song from them...Really funky and catchy :-)
@Davez621
I literally haven't heard this song once on the radio since 1999. Why?! It reached number 5 on the charts in Australia. This song came out when I was in year 12 and brings back memories, I haven't heard it in 20 years until now!
@samtterribile8146
Hall of Famers now!
@soniabishop7529
I know
@Raptormon132
Every time I hear this song and its chorus, I always think he sing "Don't crap on me, baby". Lol!
@simonzlatkin314
Raptormon OneThreeTwo is a great place to start
@simonzlatkin314
Raptormon OneThreeTwo is
@simonzlatkin314
Raptormon OneThreeTwo babe