Men at Work won the 1983 Grammy Award for "Best New Artist", beating an impressive set of rivals including Asia, Jennifer Holliday, The Human League, and Stray Cats.. In August 1983, they ware given a Crystal Globe Award for $100 million worth of record business by their U.S label. That same year, in Canada, they were awarded a Juno Award for "International LP of the Year". At the ARIA Music Awards of 1994, they were inducted into the related Hall of Fame.
In terms of songs, their work has remained considerably popular. In May 2001, "Down Under" was listed at No. 4 on the APRA Top 30 Australian songs. In October 2010, 'Business as Usual' was listed in the book of 100 Best Australian Albums. According to Australian musicologist Ian McFarlane, the group's "phenomenal success inextricably created worldwide interest in Australia and Australian music" irrespective "of the band's fairy-tale rise to prominence". He's also said that they "simply opened the floodgates with little more than a clutch of great songs" and were "Australia's most famous group".
Men at Work have sold over 30 million albums worldwide in total. The band's singer-songwriter frontman, Colin Hay, pursued a solo career after it folded. In 1996, Hay and Ham reformed the band with replacement members. With new wave fans enjoying hearing 80s hits again live, the band had several popular tours. Sadly, Ham was found dead in his home in April 2012, and the future of Men at Work remains unclear.
Everything I Need
Men at Work Lyrics
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With so many things to do
I want to go again I want another ride
This time should see it through
We never realized as the years rolled by
No we never really had a clue
But we knew one day we'd come alive
My babe, she gives me everything
She gives me everything I need
When the winter comes and the cold sets in
As this city's prone to do
They forecast heavy seas and gale force winds
That's really nothing new
When I'm falling down
Deeper than the underground
My thoughts race back to you
Again and again
My babe, she gives me everything
She gives me everything I need
And if you think us fools
And you criticize
Then my friend the joke's on you
My babe, she gives me everything
She gives me everything I need.
The song "Everything I Need" by Men at Work is a heartfelt tribute to love and the power of companionship. The main theme of the song seems to be the need for a strong and supportive romantic relationship in order to find happiness and fulfillment in life. The lyrics describe the ups and downs of life and the struggles we all face, but emphasize that with the right partner by our side, we can overcome anything.
The opening lines of the song suggest a sense of restlessness and a desire for adventure. The singer wants to keep moving and exploring, but also seems to be searching for something more meaningful. He wants to go back and try again, but this time he wants to do it right and see it through to the end. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective and reflective. The singer reflects on the passage of time and the fact that he and his partner have grown and changed together. He acknowledges that they haven't always had all the answers or known what the future holds, but they've always had each other, and that's been enough.
The chorus of the song, "My babe, she gives me everything, she gives me everything I need," is a simple and powerful declaration of love and gratitude. It's a reminder that sometimes the most important things in life are the people who support us and love us unconditionally. The final lines of the song serve as a response to any criticism or skepticism about the relationship. The singer is confident in his feelings and his partner's role in his life, and he knows that they have everything they need to be happy together.
Line by Line Meaning
Moving up and down and from side to side
Going through the ups and downs of life with various experiences.
With so many things to do
Being busy and having plenty of tasks to accomplish.
I want to go again I want another ride
Desiring to experience life again and live it to the fullest.
This time should see it through
Planning to stick it out until the end and persevere.
We never realized as the years rolled by
Not fully comprehending the passage of time as life progressed.
No we never really had a clue
Being unaware of what the future would bring.
But we knew one day we'd come alive
Having the hope and faith that eventually things would work out and life would be fulfilling.
And in the end there's me and you
Knowing that at the end of it all, they will still have each other's company.
My babe, she gives me everything
Expressing appreciation for a significant other who satisfies all emotional needs.
When the winter comes and the cold sets in
Referring to the metaphorical winter or hardships in life.
As this city's prone to do
Commenting on how the environment and surroundings can be harsh.
They forecast heavy seas and gale force winds
Predicting tough times ahead.
That's really nothing new
Accepting that difficulties are a part of life and not unusual.
When I'm falling down
Referring to moments of weakness or despair.
Deeper than the underground
Feeling consumed by emotions and problems.
My thoughts race back to you
Turning to their significant other for comfort and support.
Again and again
Repeatedly relying on the support of their loved one.
And if you think us fools
Addressing those who may view their relationship or choices as foolish.
And you criticize
Facing negative criticism from others.
Then my friend the joke's on you
Acknowledging that the satisfaction and fulfillment they get from their relationship outweighs any criticism they may receive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLIN JAMES HAY
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Leão N. Mansell
Isso não é exclusividade deles. O Elvis Presley, Johnny Rivers são alguns exemplos de ter alguns hits no Brasil e America do Sul, que em outros continentes, são só parte dos discos.
Sobre o Men At Work, em janeiro de 1983, foram os primeiros musicos australianos a ter simultaneamente, um disco nº1, e um single nº1 nas paradas da Billboard dos Estados Unidos: (O disco 'Business as Usual' de 1981) e a hit mundial ''Down Under'' (1981), respectivamente.
Com os mesmos trabalhos, alcançaram a distinção de um disco simultâneo nº1 e single nº1 nas paradas da Australia, Nova Zelândia e Reino Unido.
Seu segundo disco 'Cargo' (1983) também foi #1 na Austrália, #2 na Nova Zelândia, #3 nos EUA, e #8 no Reino Unido.
O terceiro disco 'Two Hearts' (1985) alcançou o Top 20 na Austrália, e Top 50 nos Estados Unidos.
Eles ganharam o Grammy de 'Melhor Artista Novo' em 1983, foram introduzidos no 'ARIA Hall of Fame' em 1994, e já venderam mais de 30 milhões de discos em todo o Planeta.
Em maio de 2001, o hit 'Down Under' foi listado em #4 lugar nas 30 músicas australianas da APRA.
Juliano da Silva Gimbruski
Tudo Que Eu Preciso
Se movendo para cima e para baixo e de um lado para o outro
Com tantas coisas a fazer
Eu quero ir de novo, quero outra volta
Desta vez devo ir até o final.
Nós nunca percebemos enquanto os anos passaram
Não, nós nunca tivemos a mínima ideia
Mas sabíamos que um dia estaríamos vivos
E no final tem você e eu.
Meu amor, ela me dá tudo
Ela me dá tudo de que eu preciso.
Quando o inverno chega e o frio toma conta
Como é comum nesta cidade
Preveem mares revoltos e vendavais
Não há realmente nada de novo.
Quando eu me sinto para baixo
Mais fundo do que os subterrâneos
Meu pensamento corre de volta pra você
Repetidas vezes.
Meu amor, ela me dá tudo
Ela me dá tudo de que eu preciso.
E se você acha que somos tolos
E você critica
Então, meu amigo, a piada é você
Meu amor, ela me dá tudo
Ela me dá tudo de que necessito.
Augusto
To be honest, I never really believed in "Love story", I always
thought it was a vocabulary full of illusions, which would always be
subject to a big disappointment, until a beautiful day..................
I found my happiness in a magical way !!! It was early
spring and we were both walking down the same street, coming back after a long day at work, me going to university and she to high school, we
crossed our paths and our eyes.I felt something very strong (bigger than
myself), a few meters ahead I went back and talked to her and I was
sure that she had felt the same (pure magic of destiny). We dated, got
married, had kids, kids got married, and we're together after more than
thirty years. Our feelings were correct, that connection of looks was
true love, strong enough to last a lifetime. I would make the same
choice thousands of times in thousands of other lives! True love is a
great and wonderful miracle !!! Everything We Need!!!
Maxwell Mafra
The Brazilians love Men At Work
Alex Bones Jones
Toxoplasmosis loves Brazilians
CANAL SHINOBI DO GTA
@LiliFoxyy 15 kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Really ?
Gustavo Ott
Gosto Desde os 13, hoje tenho 37. Sonzeraaaaa 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Madureira+ Justiniano
🇧🇷
Maxwell Mafra
@Charlie the viral video meme god We love Australia, too! 😜
Doug Stolz
I'll be 66 years old this year. I live mid-country United States. I've heard their music, but I've just now discovered for the first time Men at Work! You can call me crawdad cuz I must have lived under a rock.
Marky Boy
Welcome. Colin Hay is a legend. Unfortunately. The big labels dropped him so fast. Men at Work were truly unique. The sounds and the style. Get the album's. You will love them. They are truly timeless. I'm 50 this month. And nothing makes me smile more than this lot I can tell you. From over the Pond
Eliezer Andrade
Música perfeita! Lembra o verdadeiro amor e as coisas simples da vida.
Mike Barrett
As much as I wish I could go back in time to when I was young and this music was new, I love that I can listen, watch the video and feel that way at 37. Music will never be as good as it was in the 80s.