Active Since: 1993
Monique Brumby (bo… Read Full Bio ↴Origin: Tasmania, Australia
Active Since: 1993
Monique Brumby (born 16 September 1974, Devonport, Tasmania)[1] is an Australian Indie pop/rock singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer.[2] Her debut single, "Fool for You", peaked into the top 40 in the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) ARIA Singles Charts,[3] and provided an ARIA Award for 'Best New Talent' in 1996.[4][5] Her single, "Mary", won an ARIA Award in 1997 for 'Best Female Artist'.[4][6]
Brumby's songs have been used for Australian television: Neighbours, Home and Away, McLeod's Daughters,[7] The Secret Life of Us[8] and Heartbreak High;[9][10] and in the Australian films: Diana and Me (1997) and Occasional Coarse Language(1998).[11]
Early years
Brumby was born in 1974 in Devonport, Tasmania, and moved to Hobart at age seven.[12] She attended three different primary schools including Lauderdale Primary School (in nearby Clarence) and then secondary school at St Michael's Collegiate School to Year 12, she sang in stage musicals and tried out for women's soccer. In 1991, she was selected for the Australian under-19 youth team in a three test series against New Zealand.[13][14] While still at school, Brumby busked by singing to acoustic guitar in Hobart streets and obtained some part-time gigs.[12][15] In 1993, after leaving school, Brumby had paying gigs in Hobart clubs and then travelled to England on a working holiday as a boarding house mistress for a year;[15] she returned to Tasmania to write songs and, in 1995, relocated to Melbourne, Victoria, where she performed in local pubs and clubs. She joined a guitar-based band and wrote songs with its members before leaving to concentrate on her own songs.[15] In September 1995 she was the support act for Jeff Buckley's performance at The Athenaeum in Melbourne and at the Phoenician Club in Sydney.[16]
Lucky Man
Monique Brumby Lyrics
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The one that tells me you’re lovin’ me for me
Well it ain’t no secret, we ain’t never had much money
But the kids don’t go without and their clothes ain’t got no holes
My man’s been working hard down at the Hydro
He’s a real man’s man and they love him ‘round here
He’ll work with his hands when his mind is clear
When the weekends roll ‘round that’s when his drinking begins
I need you there when I get home
The kids are clean and fed and we can be alone
I need you there to draw the blinds in the morning
You get me out of bed you keep me movin’
When you’re lovin’ me for me
Well it ain’t no secret, he’s a faithful man
He’d build me a house out of bottles and cans
Bottles and cans don’t quite live up to the dreams
I had on the day he asked me to marry him
This should be enough but my boy drives him home
The pub ain’t the place for a boy 10 years old
My man he’s a good man, every man has his vice
The lonesome sailor, this devoted wife
Love is so precious, it may fade when it gets old
No tear can be mended when the drink takes hold
Listen my darling there are no guarantees
Tell me one more time you’re lovin’ me
I need you there when I get home
I need you there to help share this load
The pub ain’t the place for a boy 10 years old
My man you’re a good man, every man has his vice
I just need you here tonight
You’re a lucky man ‘cause I do all I can
When you’re lovin’ me for me
In Monique Brumby’s song "Lucky Man", the lyrics depict a hardworking, devoted husband who loves his family deeply, but also struggles with alcoholism. The song highlights the sacrifices made by the wife who stands by her man through thick and thin. The first verse describes how the husband’s hard work provides for the family despite their financial struggles. However, when the weekends come around, his drinking begins and his wife is left yearning for his sober presence. The chorus emphasizes how much the wife needs her husband by her side and how much she does for him.
The second verse discusses the husband’s good character and his love for his wife, demonstrated by his willingness to build her a house out of bottles and cans. However, his drinking continues to be a source of pain for his wife and their son who occasionally has to escort his father home from the pub. The song’s final verse acknowledges the fragility of love and the uncertainty of the future, imploring the husband to reassure his wife of his love.
Overall, "Lucky Man" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of relationships, showcasing the importance of love and forgiveness amidst hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
You’ve got that smile
You have a smile that shows your love for me.
The one that tells me you’re lovin’ me for me
That smile shows me that you love me for who I am.
Well it ain’t no secret, we ain’t never had much money
It's not a secret that we've never had a lot of money.
But the kids don’t go without and their clothes ain’t got no holes
Despite the lack of money, we make sure our children have what they need.
My man’s been working hard down at the Hydro
My husband has been working hard at the plant.
He’s a real man’s man and they love him ‘round here
He is well-respected around these parts, a quintessential man's man.
He’ll work with his hands when his mind is clear
He prefers to work with his hands when he is in a clear state of mind.
When the weekends roll ‘round that’s when his drinking begins
On weekends, he tends to drink a lot.
It breaks my heart
It saddens me deeply.
I need you there when I get home
I require your presence when I return home.
The kids are clean and fed and we can be alone
The children are taken care of and we can spend time together.
I need you there to draw the blinds in the morning
I require your assistance in closing the blinds each morning.
You get me out of bed you keep me movin’
You motivate me to get out of bed and keep going each day.
Well it ain’t no secret, he’s a faithful man
It's not a secret that he is faithful to me.
He’d build me a house out of bottles and cans
He would do anything for me, even build a home out of unconventional materials.
Bottles and cans don’t quite live up to the dreams
As much as I appreciate his devotion, I have higher aspirations.
I had on the day he asked me to marry him
The dreams I had on the day he proposed to me.
This should be enough but my boy drives him home
His help around the house should suffice, but he sometimes needs assistance getting home from the pub.
The pub ain’t the place for a boy 10 years old
The pub is not a suitable environment for a child of that age.
My man he’s a good man, every man has his vice
My husband is a good man, but everyone has their faults.
The lonesome sailor, this devoted wife
He is like a sailor seeking companionship, while I remain devoted to him.
Love is so precious, it may fade when it gets old
Love is valuable, but it can diminish over time.
No tear can be mended when the drink takes hold
Alcohol can cause irreparable harm and sadness.
Listen my darling there are no guarantees
My dear, nothing is certain.
Tell me one more time you’re lovin’ me
Reassure me once again that you love me.
I need you there to help share this load
I require your assistance in bearing the weight of our lives.
My man you’re a good man, every man has his vice
My husband, even with his flaws, is a good man.
I just need you here tonight
I simply need you by my side tonight.
You’re a lucky man ‘cause I do all I can
You're fortunate that I do everything in my power to support you.
When you’re lovin’ me for me
When you are loving me just for who I am.
Contributed by Samantha P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.