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.
stuck on you
Hunters & Collectors Lyrics
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You've been out and getting round
Whether it's right or whether it's true
I'm stuck here and I'm stuck on you
Oh no, I heard you talk in your sleep
You keep your head down and you stare at your feet
You won't look up, but you won't look away
You give the same answers no matter what I say
I've been hearing round the town
You've been out and messing round
Whether it's right or whether it's true,
I'm stuck here and I'm stuck on you.
Oh no, I heard you talk in your sleep
You keep your head down and you stare at your feet.
You won't look up, but you won't look away
You give the same answers no matter what I say
No matter what I say
No matter what I say
I've been hearing round the town
The lyrics of Hunters & Collectors' song "Stuck On You" talk about a relationship where one person is hearing rumors that their partner has been cheating on them, but they are still unable to let go of their love for them. The first verse implies that people are talking about the partner getting around, but the singer is still stuck and obsessed with them. The chorus repeats the title of the song, emphasizing that the singer is unable to move on despite the rumors. The second verse reveals that the singer has heard their partner talking in their sleep, perhaps revealing guilt or secrets. The line "You won't look up, but you won't look away" suggests that the partner is trying to avoid the confrontation or acknowledging the truth, while "You give the same answers no matter what I say" shows the futility of the conversation.
The song's lyrics reflect the pain and desperation of being in a relationship where trust is broken, and the feeling of being unable to escape one's emotions. It's a song that many people can relate to, having been stuck on someone who is not good for them. Despite the somber tone of the lyrics, the song has a catchy, upbeat melody, creating a contrast that reflects the confusion and mixed emotions of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been hearing round the town
Rumors are spreading throughout the town about your infidelity.
You've been out and getting round
People are saying that you're seeing other people.
Whether it's right or whether it's true
I'm not sure if the rumors are accurate, but they're still affecting me.
I'm stuck here and I'm stuck on you
Despite the rumors, I can't shake my feelings for you.
Oh no, I heard you talk in your sleep
I overheard you saying something incriminating while you were asleep.
You keep your head down and you stare at your feet
You don't want to make eye contact and are avoiding the situation.
You won't look up, but you won't look away
You're aware of my suspicion, but you're not willing to admit to anything.
You give the same answers no matter what I say
You're giving me rehearsed responses and not providing real answers.
I've been hearing round the town
The rumors are still spreading and causing me distress.
You've been out and messing round
My fears about your infidelity are being confirmed.
Whether it's right or whether it's true
I'm struggling to come to terms with the truth about your actions.
I'm stuck here and I'm stuck on you
Despite the confirmation of the rumors, I'm still struggling to let go of my feelings for you.
No matter what I say
I'm not able to get through to you and make you understand my perspective.
No matter what I say
The communication between us is breaking down and we're not making progress.
No matter what I say
Our relationship seems stuck and unchangeable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN RILEN, STEPHANIE RILEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bethanie84
Were an awesome band still the same!! Fab show at the G! thanks guys keep it together more shows please??? :)
@joelflyger9254
Oh my god this is awful. Why why why