Powderfinger were a rock band from Brisbane, Australia.

Formed in 19… Read Full Bio ↴Powderfinger were a rock band from Brisbane, Australia.

Formed in 1989, the band managed to keep the same line up since they hit the big time, Bernard Fanning (Vocals, guitars), Darren Middleton (guitars), Ian Haug (guitars), John Collins (Bass) and Jon Coghill (drums). Powderfinger are winners of nearly every major award in Australia – including the ARIA (Australian Record Industry Awards) for Album of the Year, Best Rock Album and Song of the Year.

Their musical style changed significantly over the years from a predominantly Grunge influenced one (Parables for Wooden Ears, Double Allergic) to their own brand of Alternative Rock on the following albums Internationalist and Odyssey Number 5. Several songs on Vulture street were in tribute to classic rock bands like Led Zeppelin and AC/DC and Songs on Dream Days at the Hotel Existence feature a prominent Neil Young influence- to whom they owe their band name from his song of the same name.

The band released seven studio albums and a greatest hits album, Fingerprints - The Best of Powderfinger 1994-2000, in 2004. Their final album, Golden Rule, was released in late 2009. Despite their popularity in Australia, Powderfinger never achieved similar success overseas.

They toured with Silverchair on the "Across the Great Divide" Concert, from August to October 2007, trying to raise awareness of the indigenous people of Australia.

On the 9th of April 2010, it was announced at a press conference and on the band's website that after 20 years together, Powderfinger would be disbanding after their farewell Sunsets Tour. Of the split, frontman Bernard Fanning stated:

With the completion of our last album, Golden Rule, we feel that we have said all that we want to say as a musical group. We firmly believe that it is our most complete and satisfying album and can't think of a better way to farewell our fans than with music that we all believe in and also with, hopefully, our best tour to date.

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Powderfinger Lyrics

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I keep looking back for clues
They're all mine
I keep pulling back from truths
They're all mine to give
All mine to give
All mine to give
All mine to give
Lies to relieve and soothe

They're all mine
I would brake the holy rules for you
They're all mine to give
You've got your brakes on

I should run a mile from you
You're all mine to give

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Powderfinger's song "Give In" explore the dynamics of a relationship from one person's perspective. The opening lines, "I keep looking back for clues, They're all mine, I keep pulling back from truths, They're all mine to give," suggest that the singer is taking responsibility for the problems in the relationship. They feel they have not been honest with their partner and are trying to find a way to make things right.

The next lines, "Lies to relieve and soothe, They're all mine, I would break the holy rules for you, They're all mine to give," indicate that the singer has been dishonest with their partner in order to keep the peace. The reference to breaking "holy rules" could be interpreted as a willingness to compromise one's morals in order to maintain the relationship. This could suggest that the singer is in a state of desperation and willing to do anything to keep their partner.

The final lines, "You've got your brakes on, I should run a mile from you, You're all mine to give," convey a sense of frustration and ambivalence. The singer acknowledges that their partner may not be good for them but feels unable to let go. The repetition of "all mine to give" reinforces the sense of responsibility and ownership that the singer feels for the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I keep looking back for clues
I am searching for answers in my past

They're all mine
I am responsible for my actions and decisions

I keep pulling back from truths
I am hesitant to accept harsh realities

They're all mine to give
I have the power to reveal or conceal my secrets

All mine to give
The decision to open up or hide is entirely mine

All mine to give
I have full control over the information I choose to disclose

Lies to relieve and soothe
Sometimes I craft falsehoods to ease the situation

They're all mine
The responsibility for my lies lies with me solely

I would break the holy rules for you
I am willing to sacrifice my values for someone I care about

They're all mine to give
This decision will rest solely with me

You've got your brakes on
You are holding back and I can sense it