Born with Asperger's Syndrome, Pip Brown came from a musical family, with her mother being a singer-guitarist and her stepfather, a jazz drummer. During her childhood, various illnesses and allergies kept her in and out of the hospital. At age 10 she contracted erysipeloid, a disease that is common in seagulls but had not been seen in humans in New Zealand for 20 years. Her allergies to antibiotics, penicillin, and antihistamines greatly complicated treatment efforts and had put her in a coma and she came close to dying.
While attending Chanel College, she played in several grunge bands. After high school, Brown moved from Masterton to Wellington and formed in 2001 the hard rock band Two Lane Blacktop with some friends, playing lead guitar. Brown relocated to Melbourne, Australia after Two Lane Blacktop parted ways in late 2003, when their lead singer and drummer quit the band.
In Melbourne she met Nick Littlemore of Pnau (and later Empire of the Sun), formed the duo Teenager and moved together to Sydney. In 2006 Brown decided to leave Teenager to focus on a personal project she had been developing for sometime, a persona she had dubbed "Ladyhawke", inspired by the Richard Donner film from 1985 with the same name.
In 20 September 2008, her debut album Ladyhawke was released on Modular and gained mostly positive reviews. The album peaked at #16 at UK Albums Chart, #16 Australian Albums Chart, #41 at U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers, #62 at European Top 100 Albums, #1 at New Zealand Albums Chart. Ladyhawke ranked #23 on MusicOMH Best Albums of 2008.
She released five singles from the debut album: "Back of the Van" (1 April 2008, re-released in 18 May 2009; #93 UK), "Paris Is Burning" (6 July 2008, re-released in 2 March 2009; #47 UK, #52 AUS, #40 NZ), "Dusk Till Dawn" (8 September 2008; #78 UK), "My Delirium" (8 December 2008; #33 UK, #8 AUS, #9 NZ) and "Magic" (28 September 2009; #31 NZ).
In 2008 Pip Brown collaborated with the Australian band Pnau on the song "Embrace".
In 2009 Ladyhawke won five awards (Album of the Year, Best Dance/Electronica album, Single of the Year for "My Delirium", International Achievement Award, Best Female Solo Artist, Breakthrough Artist of the Year) and was nominated for People's Choice Award at New Zealand Music Awards. In the same year she was nominated for Best Solo Artist at NME Awards, Best Kiwi & Independent Spirit at MTV Australia Awards and for six categories on ARIA Music Awards 2009 (she won two of them: Breakthrough Artist – album for "Ladyhawke" and Breakthrough Artist – single for "My Delirium"). Ladyhawke was also nominated for International Female Solo Artist at Brit Awards 2010.
In 4 May 2010, Ladyhawke released a digital live EP entitled iTunes Live from SoHo. Currently she is writing material for a second album.
Official site: http://www.ladyhawkemusic.com
human
Ladyhawke Lyrics
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Your chemistry's strange and I'm calling your bluff
I can't believe I'm all out of luck again
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
I can't believe I'm all out of luck again
Are you human to me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the weather
Are you coming to me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the stormy weather
One last chance is never enough
Your heart is in place, but you're playing it rough
I can't believe I'm all out of luck again
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
Are you human to me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the weather
Are you human to me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the stormy weather
Are you human to me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the weather
Are you human to me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the stormy weather
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
Are you human to me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the weather
Are you human to me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the stormy weather
The lyrics to Ladyhawke's "Human" explores the idea of trying to figure out someone's true nature and intentions. The singer feels as though they've been burned before and can't change their luck. They call out the object of their affection, stating that their chemistry is strange and that they are playing rough, even if their heart is in the right place. The chorus poses the question "Are you human to me?" suggesting that the singer is questioning whether the feelings they've been experiencing are genuine or not. The wild weather is used as a metaphor for the unpredictable nature of the other person.
Throughout the song, Ladyhawke's powerful vocals and electric guitar riffs create a sense of intensity that matches the lyrics. The repetition of the line "I can't believe I'm all out of luck again" emphasizes the frustration and disappointment felt by the singer, while the soaring chorus showcases their yearning and desire to understand the true nature of the other person.
Overall, "Human" is a passionate and introspective song that encourages listeners to question the sincerity of those around them and to trust their instincts when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't change, enough is enough
I am unable to modify any further, I have reached my limit
Your chemistry's strange and I'm calling your bluff
Your behavior doesn't make sense, and I don't believe you're telling the truth
I can't believe I'm all out of luck again
I am disappointed that once again things haven't worked out in my favor
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
Are you human to me?
Are you showing genuine emotions and empathy towards me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the weather
Your personality is unpredictable and ever-changing
Are you coming to me?
Are you making an effort to connect with me?
Your heart is in place, but you're playing it rough
Your intentions are good, but your actions are harsh and aggressive
Are you human to me?
Are you showing genuine emotions and empathy towards me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the stormy weather
Your personality is turbulent and intense, like a stormy weather
One last chance is never enough
I have given you multiple chances, but it's never enough to prove yourself
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
Are you human to me?
Are you showing genuine emotions and empathy towards me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the weather
Your personality is unpredictable and ever-changing
Are you human to me?
Are you showing genuine emotions and empathy towards me?
You're wild, you're wild just like the stormy weather
Your personality is turbulent and intense, like a stormy weather
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
(Ah, ah-ah, ah ah-ah ah)
Contributed by Violet S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Segredos da Humanidade
Um ótimo filme que marcou época!😍💗
Gita Irwin
RIP Rutger Hauer - you were a legend. And this film is one of the most underrated fantasy flicks ever. You are missed. 75years old is still too young to go.
PrinsPrygel
"You would not believe what I have seen with your eyes"
"I've seen things, you people wouldn't believe, hmmm.
... attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.
I've watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate.
All those moments, will be lost in time like tears in rain..."
["... Wake up, time to die ..."]
boefjespost
Rutger Hauer is still my idol. I don't think I've ever seen a more heart wrenching scene than in Blade Runner. "I have seen things you people wouldn't believe!.....".
Though the scene from Ladyhawke were he can almost touch Isabeau a fraction of a second before she turned into a Hawke again. Rutger's scream when he failed, came from the depth of his soul! There was a lot of sniffing and sobbing in the theater after that scene. Including mine 🥵😎👍🏻😁😊😊
Joseph Dutra
And now Richard has joined him 😞. RIP Richard Donner! Underrated film!
Terri Quinlan
Yeah. What a guy. Looked like he was born to ride that horse.
ViZet85
An absolutely perfect example of how one needs no speech to express feelings. Just eyes. Just looks.
Itayah Baht Israel
And touch/senses
Hayden Williams
It helps to be phenomenal actors like pfeifer and hauer
Candace Cassidy
But she transforms back into the hawk when the sun comes up.