After recording their first album, which featured the single Talking to a Stranger, the band traveled to Germany to record with famed producer Conny Plank. In 1984, the band reorganized, adding a three-piece horn section and losing the second guitarist. By 1986, the band's style was moving away from the sweat-drenched rhythmic jams of their early days to a more song-centered aproach centered on Seymour (whose younger brother Nick was a member of Crowded House). Throw Your Arms Around Me was a successful single in many countries.
The band was never able to match the worldwide attention they reached in 1986, though they continued to record with considerable success in Australia, and maintained a loyal fanbase elsewhere.
They broke up in 1998, but returned to play one concert on 14 March 2009 for "Sound Relief" at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which was a multi-venue rock music concert in support of relief for the Victorian Bushfire Crisis.
One More Day
Hunters & Collectors Lyrics
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When I watch you walk away
And that wind is etching memories
On our young faces
And I know you will be back for me
The sand and sea can wait
Of all the things between us I could
Convince you to stay with me
Back to me, please
Come home so I can sleep
One more night
Can't believe how I already feel
I knew straight up it was real
Am I, am I
In love
It's magic when you're close to me
Mystery when you're away
My whole world will fall upon your face
If I think I'm losing you
Well I can't shut that door
'Cause the parts of me I gave to you
Are yours
Though I wasn't ready
I wasn't ready
Come back to me
Back to me, please
Come home so I can sleep
One more night
Can't believe how I already feel
I knew straight up it was real
Am I, am I
In love
Come back to me
Back to me, please
Come home so I can sleep
One more night
Can't believe how I already feel
I knew straight up it was real
Am I, am I
In love
The lyrics to Hunters & Collectors' song "One More Day" depict a sense of longing and uncertainty in a romantic relationship. The singer expresses their feelings of not wanting to let go or lose their partner, even though they are physically separating. They watch as their partner walks away, and the wind etches memories on their young faces. Despite the distance, the singer believes that their partner will come back for them, but the sand and sea can wait because they want them to stay.
The lyrics also convey a mix of emotions. While the singer doesn't feel like they are losing their partner, they still long for them to come back. They want to convince their partner to stay and come back to them. There is a vulnerability in the singer's words as they express their need for their partner's presence to feel complete. They mention that their whole world will fall upon their partner's face if they think they are losing them, revealing how deeply intertwined their lives are.
Overall, "One More Day" captures the feelings of uncertainty, longing, and the fear of losing someone important. It explores the complexities and emotions that arise when two people are apart but deeply connected to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't feel like I'm losing you
I don't have the sense that I'm losing your presence or connection
When I watch you walk away
Observing you depart from me
And that wind is etching memories
The wind is creating lasting imprints of our experiences
On our young faces
On the youthful countenances we possess
And I know you will be back for me
I am confident that you will return to me
The sand and sea can wait
The sandy beaches and ocean can patiently await our reunion
Of all the things between us I could
Out of everything that separates us, I have the ability
Convince you to stay with me
To persuade you to remain in my presence
Come back to me
Return to be by my side
Back to me, please
Please come back to my embrace
Come home so I can sleep
Return to our shared dwelling, allowing me to rest
One more night
Just for another evening together
Can't believe how I already feel
I am astonished by the depth of my emotions at this stage
I knew straight up it was real
From the very beginning, I recognized the authenticity of our connection
Am I, am I
I question myself
In love
If I have truly fallen in love
It's magic when you're close to me
Being near to you feels enchanting and extraordinary
Mystery when you're away
When you're not present, there is an air of mystery
My whole world will fall upon your face
The entirety of my existence revolves around you and your visage
If I think I'm losing you
If I perceive that I am losing your affection or connection
Well I can't shut that door
I cannot close off that possibility or option
'Cause the parts of me I gave to you
Because the elements of my being that I entrusted to you
Are yours
Belong to you
Though I wasn't ready
Even though I wasn't fully prepared
Come back to me
Return to be by my side
Back to me, please
Please come back to my embrace
Come home so I can sleep
Return to our shared dwelling, allowing me to rest
One more night
Just for another evening together
Can't believe how I already feel
I am astonished by the depth of my emotions at this stage
I knew straight up it was real
From the very beginning, I recognized the authenticity of our connection
Am I, am I
I question myself
In love
If I have truly fallen in love
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Hunter Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelwayne6268
Being in an Aussie pub while this song comes on, makes you feel proud to be australian
@JohnB28
Too fucking right.
@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms
As an American I find this stuff really fascinating,especially the way it mixes forms of western music across ethnic and geographical barriers,I don't think any us rock combines AOR,Southern Rock,Countrt Music,Reggae,Soul Music,Heartland Rock,and elements from New Wave or Prog like this stuff does so casually,plus the elements from British and European Art Rock very casually dispersed with Country to begin with. Hope that's not too pretentious.
@henriheynen4362
Im sitting in my recliner with some spirit Bundaberg😄👍Aussie Aussie Aussie 🌴🌞🥂🍀🇦🇺
@mike2696
Mate this song used too go OFF IN A KIWI 🥝 PUB TOO 🤷♂️
@efangrim8470
@Seppos once again overestimating the value of their opinion
@amandashaw8275
This was my first husband and my song. We saw Hunters and Collectors at The Coogee Bay Hotel along with Paul Kelly and The Dots and Do-Re-Mi. What a top line up, typical of the mid 80s! And a brilliant night! Unforgettable!
@narrowpath14
Nice
@Bennrush
Wow is all I can say.
@sydthegoat6773
Can smell that 80s summer heat, so Aussie