Band Members:
Fred Loneragan (vocals)
Tim Doyle (guitar)
Nick Swan (bass)
Tony Starr (keyboards)
Initially, the band used a drum machine, but changed to a human drummer before the Big Music album.
Drummers used were:
Warren McLean 1983-1986
Henry Downes 1986-1987
John Mackay 1987-1989
The band used female backing vocalists on several releases and tours.
My Heart's On Fire
Machinations Lyrics
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You feel like laughing but you start to cry
I don't know how and I don't know why
I don't have many and I don't have much
In fact I don't have any but I got enough
Cause I know those eyes and I know that touch
I don't have many and I don't have much
but oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
For you
Well I don't know where and I don't know when
But I know we'll be lovers again
I'll see you someday before the end
I don't know where and I don't know when
but oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
For you
'Cause only love songs will break your heart
'Cause only love songs will break your heart
'Cause only love songs will break your heart
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
For you
The lyrics of Machinations's song My Heart's on Fire convey the conflicting emotions of a person who is in love, but also aware that the relationship is flawed. The opening lines "When something's living well you can't say die/ You feel like laughing but you start to cry" reflect the inner turmoil that often accompanies love. The singer is torn between the happiness they feel when everything is going well, and the sadness that comes with the knowledge that things are bound to change.
The second verse of the song offers some hope, with the lyrics "Well I don't know where and I don't know when/ But I know we'll be lovers again/ I'll see you someday before the end." While the singer is uncertain about how things will turn out, they remain optimistic that they will ultimately find a way back to each other. The repetition of the line "Oh darling my heart's on fire" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotions, both positive and negative.
The final lines of the song "Cause only love songs will break your heart" offer a poignant reminder that while love can bring great joy, it can also cause pain. The repetition of the line "Oh darlin' my hearts on fire" reinforces the idea that the singer's heart is both passionate and vulnerable.
Overall, Machinations's song My Heart's on Fire captures the complex emotions that accompany love and relationships, and the uncertainty that often comes with them.
Line by Line Meaning
When something's living well you can't say die
When something is going great, it seems like it can never end
You feel like laughing but you start to cry
You're so overwhelmed with emotion that you can't express yourself the way you want to
I don't know how and I don't know why
I can't explain my feelings or understand them myself
I don't have many and I don't have much
I don't have a lot of material possessions
In fact I don't have any but I got enough
Even though I don't have many things, I feel like I have enough to be content
Cause I know those eyes and I know that touch
I cherish the memories of being with the person I love
but oh darling my heart's on fire
My love for you burns strongly and passionately
Well I don't know where and I don't know when
I can't predict the future
But I know we'll be lovers again
I have faith that we'll eventually reunite and reignite our love
I'll see you someday before the end
I believe that we'll be together again before life is over
'Cause only love songs will break your heart
Love is a powerful and emotional force that can be both beautiful and painful
Oh darlin' my heart's on fire
My love for you is intense and passionate
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@magicxgarden
This time he's running
At the door
(Don't believe him)
This time he's running
At the door
(Don't believe him)
Why
Don't I believe him?
Why?
My heart's on fire
Every time I hear his words
My heart's on fire
Spinning all the time
He leaves me hanging with my
(Spine vibrating)
Spending all the time
To keep me
Hanging on
Spinning all the time
He leaves me hanging with my
(Spine vibrating)
Spending all the time
To keep me
Hanging on
Never met a man
Like this before
(Don't believe him)
My spinal fluid's sinking to my feet
Never met a man
Like this before
My heart's on fire
Every time I hear his words
My heart's on fire
Spinning all the time
He leaves me hanging with my
(Spine vibrating)
Spending all the time
To keep me
Hanging on
(Hanging on)
Spinning all the time
He leaves me hanging with my
(Spine vibrating)
Spending all the time
To keep me
Hanging on
(Hanging on)
My heart's on fire
Every time I hear his words
My heart's on fire
And the whole world's at his feet
Bliss, uranium, bliss
Spinning all the time
He leaves me hanging with my
(Spine vibrating)
Spending all the time
To keep me
Hanging on
(Hanging on)
Spinning all the time
He leaves me hanging with my
(Spine vibrating)
Spending all the time
To keep me
Hanging on
(Don't believe him)
@doktabob328
Looking at the video, it’s obvious why they weren’t a huge international success.
Fred Loneragan looks like a high-functioning autistic, an Aspie, to me.
I have no doubt about it.
He displays characteristics only an Aspie would recognise.
His style would be called ‘quirky’.
He writes like a poet, not a pop star.
Plus, he isn’t sexy in a conventional way.
Which I think was probably the real issue.
And he wears the subtle marks of the abused and street-weary.
In other words, he’s a lot like me.
@pj2105
Does anybody have the proper lyrics to this song?
Because the internet is total tripe....they say the words are this:
My Heart's on Fire - Machinations
When something's living well you can't say die
You feel like laughing but you start to cry
I don't know how and I don't know why
I don't have many and I don't have much
In fact I don't have any but I got enough
Cause I know those eyes and I know that touch
I don't have many and I don't have much
But oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
For you
Well I don't know where and I don't know when
But I know we'll be lovers again
I'll see you someday before the end
I don't know where and I don't know when
But oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
For you
'Cause only love songs will break your heart
'Cause only love songs will break your heart
'Cause only love songs will break your heart
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
For you
@dimibartolillo3056
This time he's running
At the door
(Don't believe him)
This time he's running
At the door
(Don't believe him)
Why
Don't I believe him?
Why?
My heart's on fire
Every time I hear his words
My heart's on fire
Spinning all the time
He leaves me hanging with my
(Spine vibrating)
Spending all the time
To keep me
Hanging on
Spinning all the time
He leaves me hanging with my
(Spine vibrating)
Spending all the time
To keep me
Hanging on
Never met a man
Like this before
(Don't believe him)
My spinal fluid's sinking to my feet
Never met a man
Like this before
My heart's on fire
Every time I hear his words
My heart's on fire
Spinning all the time
He leaves me hanging with my
(Spine vibrating)
Spending all the time
To keep me
Hanging on
(Hanging on)
Spinning all the time
He leaves me hanging…
@grahamb.4447
This should have been on the world stage with the likes of Simple Minds, Thompson Twins Spandau Ballet etc, etc
@TheLMC323
Agreed.
@jamiescholar3764
Totally agree. Arguably even better than those.
@user-cg7uv3mh9f
So right !!
@Drakon9
100% ...and ICEHOUSE.
@MsZoedog66
I got one of their albums on vinyl and listened to it recently. I remembered Got no say in it, but I was actually shocked at the high quality of the music. I agree with you, that they were one of those bands which didn't get proper recognition for their talent 💗🌵
@martinross3968
One of the most underrated Bands ,lead singer of Australian music.A great voice and musical talent. Big fan.Never grows old.
@lard_lad_AU
something about that backing singer I like,. I find her just gorgeous
@iandickson1940
Naomi Starr! Yum
@mark-sb6os
Women were just more feminine back then. In this era feminists put down femininty as being weak and think they need to be masculine. But femininty has its own real power and the mystery and allure of it will make men do almost anything to be around it and appreciate it.