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.
Pick You Up
Powderfinger Lyrics
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When you are set
To throw in your hand
When you are far from home
When what you believe
Is buried in your hands
When you feel outgrown
I'll be the one to pick you up again
I'll be the one
I'll be the one
When your speech is slow
When your eyes are closed
When you feel betrayed
When your heart is frayed
When your feet are cold
When your sights are low
I'll be the one to pick you up again
When you decide you've had enough of it
I'll be the one
I'll be the one
The lyrics to Powderfinger's song "Pick You Up" suggest that the singer is there for the listener when they are feeling lost, alone or overwhelmed. The opening lines "When you are set to throw in your hand, when you are far from home" refer to a person who is feeling defeated and homesick. The lyrics go on to describe a person who is struggling with various aspects of their life such as feeling betrayed or misunderstood ("when you feel betrayed"), ill or tired ("when your speech is slow") and frustrated with their circumstances ("when your sights are low"). Despite all of these challenges, the singer promises to always be there to pick them up again.
The repetition of the line "I'll be the one to pick you up again" highlights the singer's unwavering commitment to helping their friend or loved one navigate through difficult times. The use of first-person point of view in the chorus suggests a personal connection between the singer and the listener, making the message of the song even more powerful. The song can be seen as a reminder that even when things get tough, there are people in our lives who care and are willing to support us.
Line by Line Meaning
When you are set
When you are determined or resolute
To throw in your hand
To give up or quit
When you are far from home
When you are in an unfamiliar place
When what you believe
When your core values or beliefs
Is buried in your hands
Are causing you to doubt or question yourself
When you feel outgrown
When you feel like you have outgrown your current situation or circumstances
I'll be the one to pick you up again
I will be there to support you and help you overcome these challenges
When you decide you've had enough of it
When you have reached your breaking point
I'll be the one
I will be there for you
When your speech is slow
When you struggle to communicate your thoughts and feelings
When your eyes are closed
When you are lost or confused
When you feel betrayed
When someone you trust has let you down
When your heart is frayed
When you are emotionally distressed or heartbroken
When your feet are cold
When you are scared or uncertain
When your sights are low
When you feel like you have no direction or purpose
I'll be the one to pick you up again
I will be there to help you overcome these struggles
When you decide you've had enough of it
When you have reached your breaking point
I'll be the one
I will be there for you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JONATHAN ROBERT COGHILL, JOHN ANDREW COLLINS, BERNARD FANNING, IAN DAVID HAUG, DARREN STUART MIDDLETON
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@tammyjordan943
When you are set
To throw in your hand
When you are far from home
When what you believe
Is buried in your hands
When you feel outgrown
I'll be the one to pick you up again
When you decide you've had enough of it
I'll be the one 🖤
@mrm8850
When you are set
To throw in your hand
When you are far from home
When what you believe
Is buried in your hands
When you feel outgrown
I'll be the one to pick you up again
When you decide you've had enough of it
I'll be the one
I'll be the one
When your speech is slow
When your eyes are closed
When you feel betrayed
When your heart is frayed
When your feet are cold
When your sights are low
I'll be the one to pick you up again
When you decide you've had enough of it
I'll be the one
I'll be the one
@darrenrobertbrown3683
Daughter of Women.
From the Book of Daniel.
Old Testament
Though you were corrupted by the King of the North and whatever the god of forces, this new god, of which our forefathers new not. That he shall strengthen with precious stones, gold and silver. An unknown and new thing that is not of our learning, understanding or order.
Return yourself to the things of heaven that are not a hell. As described by the Archangel Gabriel in the Hadiths given unto our Muslim brothers and sisters and descendents of Ishmael son of Abraham from Hagar the Egyptian servant who met our Father at the well, proclaiming, "Behold the God who sees me" like unto no other God she had ever known, Selah.
Make way the ready for the coming of The Lord, make ready the way for the coming of The Lord, The Most High God of Israel, The Lord of Hosts and The King of Jacob.
As Daniel described, "She shall not stand for them" but returns to the rightful place with The One True God and Father, as should be the case for His
"Daughter of Women"
Your ministry awaits and Your place with God that is yours and yours alone. That the Holy One of Israel, The Son of Man and Our Father, wait for you, is no understatement. And so does the Kingdom of Heaven, The Kingdom of the Living God who holds Eternity in His hand and heart for us all.
Behold,
"The Daughter of Women"
And may she have much baggage, learning, wisdom and love, ready to minister unto so very many like her yet more vulnerable and persecuted, manipulated, controlled and victimised as this world does to so many.
She gotta be loved and so do us all.
Inshallah, Deo Volente Forever
Amen
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@E.Bennett90
Powderfinger were the best 90s Aussie band, period.
@joshuakhan3682
1 of the all time best aussie bands brother
@jimmyr3793
I agree man 🎸🍺
@andthefatman
Man, that whole decade was amazing! Regurgitator, spiderbait, custard, silverchair, the fauves. We won’t see anything like that in our lifetime again.
@seaweed1992
@andthefatman thanks Jeff Kennett for killing the music scene and replacing it with pokie machines
@seaweed1992
@andthefatman awesome saw them all live! Swoop too. They where cool until mushroom records ruined them
@zme888
I miss the 90s with every inch of my body. Rocks last hurrah. This band was fantastic.
@evelynspaghetti4978
Samsies.
@jessed0308
@@evelynspaghetti4978 same
@anthonyarmstrong14
I'm 58 yo,and was witness to Australias halcyon days of Rock.
Powderfinger transcend just about everyone else from ANY ERA of Australian music.