Barnes was born… Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Barnes (b. 1956) is an Australian rock singer.
Barnes was born James Dixon Swan on the 28th April 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland, and moved to Australia with his family when he was six years old.
He first came to public attention as the lead singer with popular Australian pub-rock band Cold Chisel, which he joined in 1973 and with whom he recorded seven albums between 1978 and 1983. When the band split up in 1983 he launched a solo career almost immediately; his first album, Bodyswerve, entered the Australian charts at number one. It was the first of a remarkable run of top charting albums for Barnes, as each of his first six solo albums entered the charts at number one, a feat that no other Australian artist is likely to match.
In 1986 Barnes recorded two singles with INXS, duetting with that band's singer Michael Hutchence on a cover of The Easybeats' "Good Times", and "Laying Down the Law", which was co-written by Barnes with INXS members Andrew Farriss and Hutchence. "Good Times" was used as the theme song for the Australia Made series of concerts that toured the country in the summer of 1986-1987. Both songs later appeared on the soundtrack of the 1980s teen vampire film The Lost Boys.
Following Hutchence's death in 1997, Barnes appeared live on stage with INXS at shows throughout Australia between 1999 and 2001.
His album Double Happiness, released in July 2005, reaffirmed his popularity, entering the ARIAnet albums chart at number one, his seventh album to do so. Barnes was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on the 23rd October 2005 for his solo career efforts. Coupled with Cold Chisel's previous induction, Barnes is the only artist to be entered into the Hall of Fame twice.
Barnes is also the father of singer David Campbell, who recently starred in the Australian production of the musical Sunset Boulevard, and was a contestant on the Australian television programme Dancing with the Stars. The two perform the duet "Wichita Lineman" on Double Happiness.
One Of A Kind
Jimmy Barnes Lyrics
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Straight up front
Maybe I'm just a bit too blunt
Broke my back
It all turned black
I wasn't ready for your love attack
Tried to please
Baby on your knees
Make a blind man see
Came and went
All been spent
Girl your lovin' must be devil sent
Did'nt wanna get in too deep
And now my hands are tied
Never met a girl who looked so good
With such an appetite
Girl your one of a kind
Won't waste any time
I've got to get my hands on you
Cause I can tell you're something special
Tight skirts
Likes to flirt
She don't stop till it starts to hurt
She's sweet
What a treat
Got to get her into my back seat
Too bad I've been had
If I'd have missed out I'd have been real sad
In need of help can't you tell
You know your loving is an endless well
Like to give you more now baby
But my hands are tied
No excuse cause it ain't no use
I got no alibis
Girl your one of a kind
Won't waste any time
I've got to get my hands on you
Cause I can tell you're something special
Girl your one of a kind
Won't waste any time
I've got to get my hands on you
Cause I can tell you're something special
Don't waste any time
Cause I'm losing my mind
Say you'll be mine
It's a matter of time
Cause I can tell you're something special
The lyrics of Jimmy Barnes's song "One of a Kind" depict a man's pursuit of a woman who he believes is extraordinary and worth his time and effort. The song starts with the man acknowledging that he might be too straightforward in his approach. He then describes how he tried to escape the grip of the woman's love attack but failed. The man finds himself fascinated by the woman's beauty and the passion she brings to his life. He is impressed by her confidence and how she refuses to stop until she gets what she wants.
The man, however, is hesitant to love this exceptional woman with all his might. He admits that he is afraid of getting in too deep and having his hands tied. The chorus lines assure the woman that she is one of a kind and that the man won't waste any time pursuing her. He believes that she is something special and that he needs her to be his. In the end, the man urges the woman not to waste any time and to be his. He believes that it's just a matter of time before she is his, and he can tell that she is something special.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a run and jump
Let's move quickly and energetically
Straight up front
To be direct and honest
Maybe I'm just a bit too blunt
Perhaps I'm being too straightforward
Broke my back
I was hurt and defeated
It all turned black
Everything went dark or felt hopeless
I wasn't ready for your love attack
I wasn't prepared for your intense love and desire
Tried to please
I attempted to make you happy
Baby on your knees
I begged for your affection and love
Your love's so good
Your love is incredibly satisfying
Make a blind man see
Your love is powerful enough to help anyone understand things more clearly
Came and went
Your love was temporary or brief
All been spent
It's all over and done with
Girl your lovin' must be devil sent
Your love is so intense it must be supernatural or magical
Didn't wanna get in too deep
I didn't want to get too involved or committed
And now my hands are tied
Now I am unable to act or make decisions
Never met a girl who looked so good
I've never seen a woman so attractive
With such an appetite
You have a strong desire or passion
Won't waste any time
I won't delay, I'll act quickly
I've got to get my hands on you
I need to have you by my side
Cause I can tell you're something special
I can sense that you're unique and extraordinary
Tight skirts
Wearing clothing that shows off your figure
Likes to flirt
Enjoying playful or teasing behavior with others
She don't stop till it starts to hurt
She keeps going until it becomes uncomfortable or painful
She's sweet
She's charming or endearing
What a treat
She's a delight to be around
Got to get her into my back seat
I want her to come with me and be intimate
Too bad I've been had
Unfortunately, I've been tricked or deceived
In need of help can't you tell
I'm in need of assistance and support
You know your loving is an endless well
Your love is a never-ending source of joy and satisfaction
Like to give you more now baby
I want to offer you more affection and attention
But my hands are tied
Unfortunately, I am unable to act or make decisions
No excuse cause it ain't no use
I don't have a reason or explanation, because it won't change anything
I got no alibis
I can't provide a justification for my actions
Don't waste any time
Don't delay, act quickly
Cause I'm losing my mind
I'm going crazy, I can't think clearly
Say you'll be mine
Tell me that you'll be my boyfriend/girlfriend
It's a matter of time
It's only a question of when we'll be together
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