Sheppard's international hit single Geronimo was the Brisbane band's battle-cry, a super-sophisticated stadium pop anthem shot through with all the mixed emotions of being young. With this, the six-piece, formed around siblings George, Amy and Emma Sheppard, launched their debut album Bombs Away.
The Sheppard story starts two and half thousand miles from Brisbane in the tropical Pacific paradise of Papua New Guinea, where the family moved with their lawyer father. Music was in the air from day one: while dad blasted Cat Stevens in the house to get them out of bed in the mornings, mum sent them for lessons in piano and music theory. But their biggest influence was a music teacher at their Port Moresby school, Baruka Tau-Matagu, keyboard player of the legendary Aboriginal group Yothu Yindu and top session man for the likes of Janet Jackson and Madonna. From Tau the Sheppards picked up their love of harmony.
Sheppard came about by accident, back in Australia, in fact, when middle child Amy was studying for a music diploma and felt that one of her songs (working title *Cheese on Toast*) lacked a certain something. Brother George, then a drama student in Sydney, helped out on harmonies, and the pair realised they could write together. They added young composer and producer Jay Bovino, fresh from Sydney band Vienna Circus, and in the space of two months the trio Bovino / Sheppard / Sheppard had written 30 tracks. Brisbane musicians Michael Butler and Dean Gordon joined them on guitar and drums, with younger sister Emma on bass guitar. After trying out various producers, they finally hit upon one - Stuart Stuart of Analogue Heart Records - who let them be themselves. "With Geronimo," says Amy, "we kind of knew it was a hit. We wrote it in about two hours - there were so many hooks, and so many more hooks we could have added and didn’t.”
At the ARIA Music Awards of 2013, Sheppard were nominated for Best Independent Release for "Let Me Down Easy". At the 2014 ceremony, they were nominated for Album of the Year, Best Group, Best Independent Release, Best Pop Release, Song of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Best Video.
On 1 November 2016, "We Belong" was released.
Edge of the Night
Sheppard Lyrics
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Watching the weekend creeping closer into view
Eye of the Tiger on the highway home to you
Home to you, home to you, home to you
Don't tell me you can't find time to party
I don't wanna hear that damn excuse
Baby, if we can't go find a party
Milk and honey, sunny delight
I wanna take you on a
Street safari party alright
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Supernova galaxy kiss
I wanna take you on a
Street safari party like this
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Fifteen to five, another sunrise next to you
I spent my pay check now, there's nothing left to lose
Watching the ocean from a blanket on the roof
On the roof, on the roof, on the roof
Don't tell me you can't find time to party
I don't wanna hear that damn excuse
Baby, if we can't go find a party
Guess we'll have to make one here for two
Milk and honey, sunny delight
I wanna take you on a
Street safari party alright
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Supernova galaxy kiss
I wanna take you on a
Street safari party like this
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
So wake up the neighbors
Sleep is overrated
Jump on it and shake it
Baby, you're my favorite
Go wake up the neighbors
Sleep is overrated
Jump on it and shake it
Baby, you're my favorite
(Ooh-ooh) Milk and Honey, sunny delight
I wanna take you on a
Street safari party alright
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Supernova galaxy kiss
I wanna take you on a
Street safari party like this
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
"Sheppard's "Edge of the Night" is an energetic and uplifting song about finding joy and adventure in life. The verse speaks of the end of the workweek, with the excitement of the weekend ahead. The chorus paints a picture of a wild and fun party scene, with the singer inviting a partner to join him on a "street safari party" through the jungle. This is an allusion to the idea that life is a wild journey full of potential and spontaneity, and it is up to us to embrace it and live it to the fullest, even if it means taking risks and hanging off the edge of the night.
The bridge invites the listener to wake up the neighbors, and emphasizes the idea that sleep is overrated, and that we should seize the day and embrace life with joy and passion. The final chorus repeats the jungle party imagery, this time with the addition of a "supernova galaxy kiss," representing the explosive and magical moments that life can offer us if we dare to take chances and push ourselves to the edge. Overall, "Edge of the Night" is a fun and empowering anthem that encourages us to seize life and embrace adventure, even in the face of potential risks and uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
Fifteen to five, another Friday afternoon
It is Friday afternoon, shortly before 5 pm.
Watching the weekend creeping closer into view
The weekend is almost here.
Eye of the Tiger on the highway home to you
Driving home listening to music.
Home to you, home to you, home to you
Going back to that special someone.
Don't tell me you can't find time to party
There is always time to have fun.
I don't wanna hear that damn excuse
Don't make excuses for not wanting to have fun.
Baby, if we can't go find a party
If we cannot go out to find a party.
Guess we'll have to make one here for two
We will have to create our own fun.
Milk and honey, sunny delight
Life is good, everything is great.
I wanna take you on a street safari party alright
Let's go exploring and have an adventure tonight.
Into the wild jungle
Let's explore the unknown and wild.
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
If you are not afraid of taking risks.
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
We will be living on the edge tonight.
Supernova galaxy kiss
A kiss that is full of passion and energy.
I wanna take you on a street safari party like this
I want to take you on a wild adventure tonight.
Fifteen to five, another sunrise next to you
It is now the next day and waking up next to that special someone.
I spent my pay check now, there's nothing left to lose
I spent my money and have no regrets.
Watching the ocean from a blanket on the roof
Enjoying a peaceful moment by the ocean on top of a building.
On the roof, on the roof, on the roof
On top of the building.
So wake up the neighbors
Let's have fun and wake people up.
Sleep is overrated
Sleep can wait, let's have an adventure.
Jump on it and shake it
Let's dance and have fun.
Baby, you're my favorite
You mean a lot to me.
(Ooh-ooh) Milk and honey, sunny delight
Life is good, everything is great.
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
We will be living on the edge tonight.
Supernova galaxy kiss
A kiss that is full of passion and energy.
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
If you are not afraid of taking risks.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Amy Sheppard, George Sheppard, Jason Bovino, Kyle Moorman, Peter Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nina
[Verse 1]
Fifteen to five, another Friday afternoon
Watching the weekend creeping closer into view
Eye of the Tiger on the highway home to you
Home to you, home to you, home to you
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't tell me you can't find time to party
I don't wanna hear that damn excuse
Baby if we can't go find a party
Guess we'll have to make one here for two
[Chorus]
Milk and Honey, sunny delight
I wanna take you on a–
Street safari party alright
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Supernova galaxy kiss
I wanna take you on a–
Street safari party like this
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
[Verse 2]
Fifteen to five, another sunrise next to you
I spent my pay check now there's nothing left to lose
Watching the ocean from a blanket on the roof
On the roof, on the roof, on the roof
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't tell me you can't find time to party
I don't wanna hear that damn excuse
Baby if we can't go find a party
Guess we'll have to make one here for two
[Chorus]
Milk and Honey, sunny delight
I wanna take you on a–
Street safari party alright
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Supernova galaxy kiss
I wanna take you on a–
Street safari party like this
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
[Bridge]
So wake up the neighbors
Sleep is overrated
Jump on it and shake it
Baby you're my favorite
Go wake up on the neighbors
Sleep is overrated
Jump on it and shake it
Baby you're my favorite
[Chorus]
Milk and Honey, sunny delight
I wanna take you on a–
Street safari party alright
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Supernova galaxy kiss
I wanna take you on a–
Street safari party like this
Into the wild jungle
Ooh-ooh if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Stephania Ayala
Fifteen to five, another Friday afternoon
Watching the weekend creeping closer into view
Eye of the tiger on the highway home to you
Home to you, home to you, home to you
Pre-chorus:
Don't tell me you can't find time to party
I don't wanna hear that damn excuse
Baby if we can't go find a party
Guess we'll have to make one here for two
Chorus:
Looking on the sunny the light
I wanna take you on a...
Street safari party alright
Into the wild jungle
Oo... if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Supernova galaxy kiss
I wanna take you on a...
Street safari party like this
Into the wild jungle
Oo... if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Verse 2:
Fifteen to five, another sunrise next to you
I spent my pay check, now there's nothing left to lose
Watching the ocean from a blanket on the roof
On the roof, on the roof, on the roof
Pre-chorus:
Don't tell me you can't find time to party
I don't wanna hear that damn excuse (yeah...)
Baby if we can't go find a party
Guess we'll have to make one here for two
Chorus:
Looking on the sunny the light
I wanna take you on a...
Street safari party alright
Into the wild jungle
Oo... if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Supernova galaxy kiss
I wanna take you on a...
Street safari party like this
Into the wild jungle
Oo... if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Bridge:
So wake up the neighbors
Sleep is overrated
Jump on it and shake it
Baby you're my favorite
Go wake up on the neighbors
Sleep is overrated
Jump on it and shake it
Baby you're my favorite
Chorus:
Looking on the sunny the light
I wanna take you on a...
Street safari party alright
Into the wild jungle
Oo... if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Supernova galaxy kiss
I wanna take you on a...
Street safari party like this
Into the wild jungle
Oo... if you ain't scared of the fall
We'll be hanging off the edge of the night, alright
Mina ૢ
They're so underrated! They need more recognition
nahtannn
agree
George Sheppard
Agreed! ;)
Max Thornscape
Cursed be the algorithm which redirect to this "underrated" popshit from actual music.
Kayin
So trueee
Arliotis
Minapina ૢ lol I was just talking about this with a Jessica Mauboy vid.. ITS BECAUSE THEY ARE AUSSIE
I LOVE YOU YAOI mikaela
Esta canción la pasaron en la radio solo una vez y la estuve buscando durante mucho tiempo 😰 hasta otro día por pura casualidad la volvieron a pasar en la radio y también de pura casualidad traía mi celular y utilice shazam
Bendito sea Shazam 😆
David Hicks
This song is an instant adrenaline rush. No matter how tired I am, as soon as this song comes on, I perk up.
kyu -t
I love Sheppard so much. They genuinely try to make unique and fun songs. I have yet to hear a song from them that I dislike! Lots of love 💖
Jordyn Webb
Ikr