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.

Take Me In
Powderfinger Lyrics

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Sea uprising takes me in
The crimes I'm fighting break my skin
Sea uprising takes me in

I don't know
I don't know
You might have to take me in
You might have to break me in

These rules and systems are losing ground
What I believe in is breaking down
This blind direction is lost and found

I don't know
How far to go

You might have to take me in
You might have to break me in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Take Me In" by Powderfinger reveal a sense of lost direction and confusion in the face of changing social norms and belief systems. The mention of a sea uprising taking the singer in and breaking their skin could be a metaphor for the overwhelming force of change and shifting circumstances in life. The crimes referred to could be the singer's sense of wrongdoing or going against societal expectations, leading to a sense of vulnerability and susceptibility to the changing times.

The chorus suggests a need for guidance and acceptance in the face of uncertainty, acknowledging that the singer may need to be taken in and broken in, possibly indicating a willingness to change and adapt to the new circumstances. The second verse speaks of traditional rules and systems losing ground and a breaking down of beliefs, perhaps indicating a sense of disillusionment and struggle to stay true to oneself amidst rapidly evolving cultural values.

Overall, the lyrics of "Take Me In" depict a sobering yet hopeful realization that in the face of constant change and uncertainty, we may need to rely on others and break old patterns in order to navigate the world around us.

Line by Line Meaning

Sea uprising takes me in
The unpredictable and uncontrollable power of the sea surrounds me and captures my attention

The crimes I'm fighting break my skin
The struggles I face in fighting for justice have a physical and emotional toll on me

I don't know
I am uncertain and unsure of what the future holds

You might have to take me in
I may need help and support from others to make it through difficult times

You might have to break me in
I may need to be pushed out of my comfort zone in order to grow and overcome obstacles

These rules and systems are losing ground
The traditional ways of doing things are becoming less effective and relevant

What I believe in is breaking down
My core values and beliefs are being challenged and called into question

This blind direction is lost and found
The path forward is unclear and uncertain, but there is potential for new opportunities and discoveries

I don't know
Again, I am uncertain and searching for guidance and direction

How far to go
I am questioning how much effort and energy I should put into pursuing my goals

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JONATHAN ROBERT COGHILL, JOHN ANDREW COLLINS, BERNARD JOSEPH FANNING, IAN DAVID HAUG, DARREN STUART MIDDLETON

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