Since forming in 2007 this hard-working independent band has developed it’s own timeless rock’n’roll sound and great songs that sits them comfortably in the same stinky bandroom as such luminaries as the Replacements, Big Star, The Rolling Stones, Wilco, Flamin Groovies, Tom Petty and Danny & the Champs… and classic Australian rock’n’roll a la Sunnyboys, Celibate Rifles, Radio Birdman, Died Pretty and You Am I.
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You always need a bit of history with your rock’n’roll…’ Leadfinger’ was originally a nome de plume for our main man/songwriter/guitarist/hero of the oppressed etc.etc. Stewart ‘Leadfinger’ Cunningham. After being shot by his brother in an infamous incident with an air rifle at age 14, future band mates would take to calling him ‘Leadfinger’ in jest at the bizarre air rifle injury that seemed to have influenced his heavy guitar style! After first plying his guitar-slinger trade in the late 80′s with the pre-grunge Proton Energy Pills, Cunningham headed to Sydney to play in seminal underground guitar bands – Asteroid B-612, Brother Brick and Challenger-7 – and a stint in Melbourne with The Yes-Men – all of these bands released highly sought after records in Australia and overseas and allowed Cunningham to develop his own unique songwriting style that fuses power-pop, indie, blues and rock influences. When forming LEADFINGER in 2006 as a solo project, Cunningham returned to Wollongong, recruited hometown buddies Dillon Hicks (ex Zambian Goat Herders), Reggie Screen and Michael Boyle (ex Mudlungs) to the cause and morphed the project into a classic twin guitar rock n’ roll band that will release it’s 4th album in February 2013!
How the hell did we get here?… proudly, amazingly – the 4th Leadfinger album, NO ROOM AT THE INN will be released on February 22nd through iconic Australian record label, CITADEL RECORDS – home of many of the very same bands Died Pretty, Lime Spiders, New Christs, Radio Birdman etc that are heavily imprinted on the soul of LEADFINGER. Recorded and produced by the band at Sydney’s Defwolf Studios and Leadfinger’s own Rendezvous Studio, NO ROOM AT THE INN revisits classic seventies rock (think Tom Petty, Big Star, Flamin Groovies) without forgetting the band’s seminal roots (MC5, Radio Birdman, The Saints). Eschewing modern-day gadgetry and production tricks, the band relied on vintage recording gear and great songs to create an album that could easily be mistaken for a lost seventies masterpiece.
But the fun doesn’t end there does it?… in March 2013 Leadfinger get to travel around Australia with one of the heroes of their yoof, seminal Radio Birdman songwriter/Guitarist Deniz Tek – many a night of righteous and dangerous rock’n’roll is guaranteed. So if you truly love rock’n’roll – you will be there, won’t you?
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One More Day
Leadfinger Lyrics
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I’m outside staring up into the night
I don’t know who I’m praying to
I’m out here looking for a shining light
I feel my life’s a failure
I don’t wanna die before my time
I don’t wanna say I’m sorry
Gimme one more day of living
Gimme one more day of life
Gimme one more day with the living
And I know that I’ll always want more
Gimme one more day of life
Two years on from that dark night
And I’m still here to tell you of my fight
They cut my flesh and burned my bones
Put poison in my blood and then they fed me stones
They say you can’t keep a good man down
But I wasn’t ready to give up
And I’m not ready to say goodbye
Gimme one more day
Gimme one more day of living
Gimme one more day of life
Gimme one more day with the living
And I know that I’ll always want more
Gimme one more day of life
Gimme one more day with the living
Gimme one more day of life
Gimme one more day with the living
And I know that I’ll always want more
The lyrics of Leadfinger's song "One More Day" express a deep longing for life and a refusal to give up despite the challenges faced. The singer is outside late at night, feeling lost and searching for guidance. They are unsure of who they are praying to, but they are seeking a glimmer of hope, a "shining light" to guide them.
The first verse reveals a sense of dissatisfaction and disappointment in life. The singer sees their life as a failure and fears dying prematurely. They do not want to have any regrets and are pleading for just one more day to live. This suggests a desire for a chance to make things right and find fulfillment in life.
The second verse speaks of a personal struggle that the singer has faced. They mention enduring physical pain, possibly through surgery or medical treatment. Despite the hardships endured, the singer remains resilient and determined. They refuse to surrender and are not yet ready to bid farewell. The plea for one more day signifies a desire to continue fighting and overcoming obstacles.
The chorus reinforces the plea for one more day of living. The singer wants more time to be alive and experience the joys and challenges of living. It reflects a yearning for the simple pleasures of existence and an acknowledgement that this desire will always remain. It emphasizes the preciousness of life and the constant desire for more time.
The repetition of the phrase "Gimme one more day with the living" in the final lines emphasizes the singer's urgency and desperation. It captures the essence of the song's theme, which is the relentless pursuit of life and the refusal to accept defeat. The singer knows deep down that they will always crave more time and experiences, highlighting the human desire for continued existence and the appreciation of every single day.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s half past one in the morning and
In the late hours of the night, when most are asleep
I’m outside staring up into the night
I find myself standing outdoors, gazing at the dark sky above
I don’t know who I’m praying to
I am uncertain about the divine entity I direct my prayers towards
I’m out here looking for a shining light
I am searching for a glimmer of hope or guidance
I feel my life’s a failure
I perceive my existence as a series of unsuccessful endeavors
I don’t wanna die before my time
I desire to live a full, satisfying life without premature expiration
I don’t wanna say I’m sorry
I wish to avoid expressing regret or remorse
Gimme me one more day of life
Grant me the opportunity to experience an additional day of existence
Gimme one more day of living
Allow me the chance to continue experiencing the joys and challenges of life
Gimme one more day with the living
Provide me with another day alongside fellow human beings
And I know that I’ll always want more
I am aware that my desire for more time will persist
Two years on from that dark night
After a span of two years since that fateful and grim time
And I’m still here to tell you of my fight
Despite the hardships, I remain present to recount my struggle
They cut my flesh and burned my bones
They underwent surgical procedures and subjected me to burning agony
Put poison in my blood and then they fed me stones
They introduced toxic substances into my bloodstream and intentionally gave me indigestible objects
They say you can’t keep a good man down
There is a belief that a resilient individual cannot be defeated
But I wasn’t ready to give up
However, I was not prepared to surrender
And I’m not ready to say goodbye
Neither am I prepared to bid farewell
Gimme one more day
Please grant me another day of existence
Gimme one more day with the living
Provide me with an additional day spent among living individuals
And I know that I’ll always want more
I acknowledge that my longing for more time will always persist
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