The Slab
Hunters & Collectors Lyrics


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I was looking to see some dreams drip from your fingers
I was working in that lonely place where memory lingers
If there were words, if there was hair that I could drag you back with
If there was one single little hook that I could break your back with
Here we go
Oh yeah
Better get my head down there
Oh where?
Down there in that cavern where heaven grows
It's somewhere down there between daytime and the dark
And I'm gonna sweat beneath the light of a warm world
Oh yeah
Better get my head down there
Oh where?

Down there in that cavern where heaven grows
Out here in the street, naked in front of God and everyone
I'm beginning to see daylight yawning down there
And I'm just sitting here waiting for things to come
Cram that page baby, you know I'm marvellous
You think I'm sweating like this just for fun?
And hey I know it's true but I just can't say it
(Say it, say it)
Hey I know it's true but I just can't say it
(Say it, say it)
All right, all right!
Just.... one..... touch
And everything will be all right




Just.... one..... touch
And everything will be all right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hunters & Collectors' song The Slab depict the persona's desire to reconnect with someone from their past. The opening lines express a feeling of nostalgia towards this person, hoping to witness their dreams and memories spill out of them. The persona mentions a desire of wanting a way to pull them back into his life, whether it be with words or a physical way of dragging them back in. The chorus "Better get my head down there, down there in that cavern where heaven grows" alludes to the persona's search for the answer to this longing deep within his subconscious, in the unknown "cavern" of his mind where he hopes to find a way to bring this person back into his life.


In the second verse, the persona is shown to be working hard, sweating to achieve his goals. He knows the truth about this person and their past relationship, but is unable to express it verbally, despite wanting to. The repetition of "say it" in the lyrics gives the impression that the persona is bottling up his emotions and desires to say what he truly wants to. The bridge emphasizes the importance of physical touch and its healing powers, as the persona acknowledges the potential for everything to be alright with just one touch.


Overall, the lyrics of The Slab depict a raw and emotional longing for someone from the past, with a sense of desperation to reconnect and express emotions that are difficult to put into words.


Line by Line Meaning

I was looking to see some dreams drip from your fingers
I was hoping to witness you achieve something great and reach for your goals.


I was working in that lonely place where memory lingers
I was in a solitary state of mind, surrounded by my past experiences that continue to affect me.


If there were words, if there was hair that I could drag you back with
If only I could find the right things to say or a strong enough emotional tie to bring you back to me.


If there was one single little hook that I could break your back with
If only I had something to use against you to make you submit or surrender to me.


Here we go
Let's get started.


Oh yeah
I'm ready for this.


Better get my head down there
I need to concentrate and focus on the task at hand.


Oh where?
Where exactly do I need to go or what do I need to do next?


Down there in that cavern where heaven grows
I need to descend into a place of beauty and goodness that makes me feel alive.


It's somewhere down there between daytime and the dark
It's a mystical place that exists somewhere between reality and the unknown.


And I'm gonna sweat beneath the light of a warm world
I'm willing to work hard and endure discomfort to achieve something great in a positive environment.


Out here in the street, naked in front of God and everyone
I'm completely exposed and vulnerable, with no secrets to hide from the world or from divine judgment.


I'm beginning to see daylight yawning down there
I'm starting to see a glimmer of hope or a way out of my current situation.


And I'm just sitting here waiting for things to come
I'm being passive and allowing life to happen to me, without taking any action or initiative.


Cram that page baby, you know I'm marvellous
I'm an intelligent and talented person who can accomplish great things if I put in the effort and work hard.


You think I'm sweating like this just for fun?
Do you really believe that I'm working hard and enduring discomfort for no reason or just for fun?


And hey I know it's true but I just can't say it (Say it, say it)
I'm aware of the truth, but I'm struggling to express it or acknowledge it openly.


All right, all right!
I understand and agree, let's move forward.


Just.... one..... touch
All I need is one moment of connection or affection.


And everything will be all right
Once we have that moment, everything will be okay and we can move on.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DOUGLAS JAMES FALCONER, GEOFFREY FRANKLIN CROSBY, JOHN ALBERT HOWARD, JOHN MELVILLE LEE ARCHER, MARK JEREMY SEYMOUR, MICHAEL BERNARD WATERS, ROBERT DAVID MILES

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Master Yoda

The bass line in this song is a killer.

David Hines

Also love the rhythm guitar when the footy clips start.

free的man

The most Victorian song ever made. Great memories living in Melbourne in the Eighties.

Guitar Zan

One of my favorite eighties albums.

Murray Knox

One of the best live shows I ever saw!

Namdor

Underrated, brilliant band...

Mike Craig

A very underrated old classic from the hunners back in the early days - someone should do a rad cover of this

Sdragnasty

Oh Mercy!

Mark Courtney

Really inspiring album for future alt rock bands with heavy grooves and one hell of a stomping live song back in the day.

D Wnright

I've come to regard this track as one of the greatest ever. period.

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