Split Enz was one of the most successful and longest running bands ever to … Read Full Bio ↴Split Enz was one of the most successful and longest running bands ever to emerge from New Zealand. Founded in 1972 by Tim Finn and Phil Judd, and with a variety of other members during its existence, eight songs Split Enz were listed in the APRA Top 100 New Zealand Songs of All Time, more than any other band. The band played its final show on 4 December 1984 in Auckland. One-off reunions took place subsequently, with the band reuniting in 1993 for its twentieth anniversary tour and once more for a tour in 2006.

The band was formed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1972 by Tim Finn, Phil Judd, Mike Chunn, Miles Golding, and Mike Howard, who originally called themselves "Split Ends." They soon changed the spelling to honor their NZ homeland. For much of their career, the band was known for wild costumes and make-up designed by Crombie. For the first phase of their existence, the band played a kind of progressive rock infused with music-hall humor; later they slipped into a quirky new wave style that generated hits worldwide.

Numerous personnel changes have been a defining factor for the Enz. Notable additions include keyboardist Eddie Rayner and percussionist Noel Crombie in 1974, and in 1977 Tim's brother Neil Finn (who would later form Crowded House). The group effectively disbanded in 1984, but in subsequent years have reunited several times for well-received tours including in 1993 for its twentieth anniversary tour and once more for a tour in 2006.

Last.FM occasionally lists scrobbles belonging to a 60s garage band called The Split Ends (from Tampa, FL) if the listener omits the article "The" in their music tags.

I Hope I Never
Split Enz Lyrics

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I fall apart when your around
When you're here, I'm nowhere
I can't pretend that I'm not down
I show it I know it
I've been a fool, more than once, more than twice
I'm gonna move to a new town where the people are nice

I hope I never, I hope I never have to sigh again

I hope I never, I hope I never have to cry again
I still want to beam and smile yah
Happiness is back in style yeah
I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again
Again, oh oh oh oh

It should be possible I know
To see you without stress
But I can see I'll have to go
I'm changing my address
My urge to cry I have failed to conceal
Life, it's no fun when your hunted by the things that you feel

I hope I never, I hope I never have to sigh again
I hope I never, I hope I never have to cry again
I'm for living while you can
I'm an optimistic man
I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again
Again, oh oh oh oh...

I hope I never
I hope I never
I hope I never, never, never

I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again

Again.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Split Enz's "I Hope I Never" depict the struggles of moving on from a past lover. The opening lines convey the singer's emotional instability when the person of interest is around. He feels lost and can't put up a façade of happiness. He admits to being a fool multiple times and thus, decides to move to a new town to start afresh where kind people live.

The title, "I Hope I Never," seems ironic given the nature of the song. The singer wants to stay away from his past lover, yet he is worried that he may have to face her again, leading him to sigh or cry. Even seeing her triggers an emotional reaction from him, making him feel hunted by his own emotions. The singer seems to fight for positivity and happiness, despite the difficulties, as he wants the good things in life to come back to him.

The overall message of the song is that moving on can be tough, but it is necessary to prioritize one's own happiness. The singer acknowledges that he may not be able to completely eliminate the emotional pain, but he is willing to do what it takes to lessen it.

Line by Line Meaning

I fall apart when your around
Being around you causes me to become emotionally unstable

When you're here, I'm nowhere
When you're around, I lose myself and become uncertain of my position

I can't pretend that I'm not down
I'm unable to hide the fact that I'm feeling low

I show it I know it
I wear my emotions on my sleeve and I am aware of it

I've been a fool, more than once, more than twice
I've made foolish decisions in the past and have done so repeatedly

I'm gonna move to a new town where the people are nice
I'm considering relocating to a new place where people are kinder and more pleasant

I hope I never, I hope I never have to sigh again
I wish to never experience a situation that would make me sigh in disappointment or despair again

I hope I never, I hope I never have to cry again
I don't want to be emotionally hurt to the point of tears again

I still want to beam and smile yah
I want to be happy and keep smiling

Happiness is back in style yeah
Being happy is fashionable once again

I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again
I wish to never have to encounter you again

It should be possible I know
It should be feasible for me to see you without feeling emotional turmoil

To see you without stress
It should be possible for me to see you without experiencing stress

But I can see I'll have to go
Based on my current emotional state, I think the best option would be for me to distance myself from you

I'm changing my address
I'm planning on moving to a different place

My urge to cry I have failed to conceal
I've been unable to hide my desire to cry

Life, it's no fun when your hunted by the things that you feel
Life becomes less enjoyable when your emotions control you and you feel like you're being chased by them

I'm for living while you can
I support the idea of living life to the fullest

I'm an optimistic man
Despite my current situation, I maintain a positive outlook on life

I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again
I don't want to see you again

Again, oh oh oh oh...
Repeatedly seeing you would cause me emotional pain

I hope I never
I never want to

I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again
I hope to never have to see you again

Again.
Repeatedly seeing you would be unbearable

Lyrics © PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: BRIAN TIMOTHY FINN, EDWARD RAYNER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@tuxguys

32w↑2

I'm almost sorry this tune has a video...
The images are new-wave dated, but the music, and the sentiment of the lyric, are timeless:

"I fall apart when you're around
When you're here, I'm nowhere
I can't pretend that I'm not down
I show it, I know it
I've been a fool - more than once, more than twice
I'm gonna move to a new town where the people are nice

I hope I never, I hope I never have to sigh again
I hope I never, I hope I never have to cry again
I still want to beam and smile
Happiness is back in style yeah
I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again
Again, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

It should be possible I know
To see you without stress
But I can see I'll have to go
I'm changing my address
My urge to cry I have failed to conceal
Life - it's no fun when you're hunted by the things that you feel

I hope I never, I hope I never have to cry again
I hope I never, I hope I never have to sigh again
I'm for living while you can
I'm an optimistic man
I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again
Again, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I hope I never
I hope I never
I hope I never, never, never, never, never...
Ooh
I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again"

(We've all been there, right?)

Although Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U," about 4 years later, deals with the exact same subject, this song is musically and lyrically superior to it in every way...
...and this vocal performance, compared to Sinead's?
FUHGEDDABOUDIT.

All comments from YouTube:

@Trixtah

3y↑99

Tim did a great job on this, but please, let's not forget Eddie Rayner's magnificent piano/keyboards/orchestration of this song. It's all that, for me, which gives it its impact.

@lyalldavis2405

1y↑4

Correct

@k-leb4671

1y↑3

I kinda wish they got a real string section for this.

@suemich2319

22w

Whimsy and humor, two words that often cross my mind when listening to Eddie. He's necessary to the sound and has a unique style. And is capable of (playing) just about anything.

@johngrimshaw3965

4y↑222

In my humble opinion, this is one of the greatest love songs of all time.

@iamshotty

4y↑5

❤❤❤

@andrewstewart8704

4y↑16

one of the most underrated songs and most people don't see the brilliance in it.

@BeatriceCheer

4y↑24

Agreed. Except that it's actually about the friendship breakup of Tim Finn and his friend and ex fellow band-mate Phil Judd.

@DJZombie-gy9zy

4y↑7

@Beatrice Cheer He must have loved him somewhat.

@Me-fo1kk

4y↑5

When youre here im nowhere. Says it.

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@KalakutaShow1976

2y↑97

One of the most underrated bands I've ever heard...it's criminal.

@jasonbull3987

2y↑4

No, they were not. The important people in the world love know and love split enz.

@gavinhicks3474

2y↑3

Pop perfection

@luisaspark9668

1y↑4

Life is no fun when you're haunted by the the things you feel..... . It's a shame it took me decades to work out, but I figured it out so better late than never.

@sirandrelefaedelinoge

1y↑2

Another pointless "underrated" comment on You Tube

@sirandrelefaedelinoge

1y↑1

Art rock rocks

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@mikekennedy9817

2y↑95

Tim Finn if you are reading this, you are a great singer and composer. This American has loved you for decades

@raccuia1

1y↑9

You but. Tum Funn ez jerst uncrudable at hus craft.

@lefkytheshin

32w↑2

@@raccuia1don't drink your lunch.

@raccuia1

32w↑1

@@lefkytheshin was there a joke in there? Am I missing something?

@lefkytheshin

29w↑2

@@raccuia1apparently.

@philiprigby2687

29w↑3

Phonetically spelt out in a Kiwi accent, eg. fush and chups instead of fish and chips...@@raccuia1

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@KiwiGuy-mi3pf

4y↑265

How this guy isn't more famous or up there with elton john, stevie wonder or elvis is a mystery. His voice is sublime and this song just showcases it. Kiwi Legend!

@michellewinter354

3y↑20

Paul McCartney is a fan.

@whocares6238

3y↑14

I totally agree from the other side of the Tasman sea, stand proud as a Kiwi knowing the best ever male voice from the Tasman comes from New Zealand.

@whocares6238

3y↑14

@Michelle Winter Paul would know as well, Split Enz will be the most underrated band in history.

@Psychedelian

3y↑13

The voice is Tim Finn, I think the songwriter was Neil Finn, who later formed Crowded House without his brother Tim.

@flimsyslohans9105

3y↑5

Aussie / Kiwi music industry compared to American entertainment industrial complex. Thankfully, things have changed.

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@vandalorianvandalorian4769

2y↑63

One of the most emotionally painful and haunting songs set to sweeping and beautiful music EVER written! I LOVE IT!
That freakin piano! It emotionally and physically moves me!

@alexnic4212

37w↑10

One of the most brilliant breakup songs of all time. Comedic yet earnest and heartfelt, it's everything.

@GG-sz1mp

35w↑1

@iamshotty

4y↑76

Tim Finn's voice is sublime ❤ And what a beautiful lyricist. I was 12 yrs old when this album was released in Oz and it blew my mind. How blessed was I to be a teenager in the 80s ❤❤❤

@snakewhitcher4189

I went to NZ and Australia in one summer when I was 12 or 13. I got really sick on the plane trip from NZ to OZ. That didn't stop me from enjoying Australia. I bit as many Marsupials as would get close enough. That's why you have HPV there.

@jussayin2325

2y↑90

One of these days, Split Enz songs will start appearing all over Netflix show soundtracks and they will be discovered by a whole new generation. That or TikTokers will. Caught my teen daughters walking around singing an old Kate Bush song recently, and they've never even heard of her.

@bubsy2u

1y↑2

Dirty creatures!! 😊

@merrynprice201

@officialweet-bixfanaccount6020

1y↑4

tiktokers will only know the chorus of one song

@Havencheese

Some will act as if they’re the first to discover, fully appreciate and understand it. Every generation has done that. If it opens up kids ears to old gems, well good luck to em I guess, some will go down the rabbit hole and get right into it.

@ALDCdancersforever

1y↑4

6 months in a leaky boatttt

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@floydster23

3y↑66

Tim's voice is perfect for this song. Just enough heartbreak in it!

@playitstrange129

3y↑3

The heartbreak is real. It’s about Phil Judd.

@bugabugalugs

3y↑32

Beautiful vocals - don’t get why there aren’t millions of thumbs up 👍

@patneedham2677

2y↑1

Best.band ever

@martha-anastasia

1y↑8

One of the most beautiful songs ever sung. Loved it in the 80's. Something never to be forgotten.

@slaphead8835

2y↑11

This song and performance digs right into your very bones. What a masterpiece.

@starwood213

2y↑17

Exquisite and timeless. Sad for the world that this doesn't have 2 billion views.

@deanskuse3268

2y↑18

That violin sweep into the chorus is why he's a musical genius

@Trixtah

2y↑1

Eddie Rayner, who did the orchestration? Indeed he was.

@kellymarcott5632

47w

And the exclusion of it after the solo. Eddie Rayner is a real genius

@dylanmilne6683

25w

It's gorgeous, pulls everything together in an exquisitely mawkish way

@Tommass69

1y↑6

There is a uniqueness to Spit Enz that is difficult to quantify simply…simply put they were awesome theatrically lyrically and sonically.

@belvederebaileycambodia

26w

They interest me greatly…. You have this song…..then it devolves into crowded house, where it sounds like a back yard garage jam, with the same quality and cheap, barely scratching the surface harmonies…. What went wrong ..

@TheMileswin

1y↑8

A very powerful an emotional song from Split Enz. It strikes deep into the soul. I am so glad Neil Finn was able to continue the band after Tim's departure.

@mikejackson5666

21w

Have you heard of crowded house ,that was Neil's band,,split enz was always tim at its core.

@LiverpoolRules4Ever

2y↑11

How there aren't 1 billion views for this song is beyond comprehension. Magnificent in every way.

@lifeinlimbo2186

3y↑18

I fell in love with this song as a very young teen when i saw them do it flawlessly live on a late night show called FRIDAYS in eary 80's. As an entertainer/musician/writer,i am shocked and actually touched that so many of you love and appreciate this song. It definitely is a hauntingly captivating melody.

@joe-susanhealy1314

4y↑50

This has so much emotion to it - very powerful. And as ever, Eddie Raynor is sublime on piano. And I wish I could sing like this!

@davetodd7444

3y↑4

I was lucky enough to see the enz in 1976 at Portsmouth guildhall. Brilliant. Have been a fan ever since.

@joycet5992

4y↑36

Just became aware of this hauntingly beautiful song this year 2020 while listening to split enz station on pandora. I always thought it was Neil singing. I can't get it out of my head, I love everything about it!💗💗💗💗😍

@virginiaviola5097

4y↑9

Tim’s voice is otherworldly, there is something about it that catches you in the solar plexus, and grips your heart. Tim is really special. I don’t think that he ever had the success that he deserved.

@cameramanu

3y↑3

I like both Tim’s and Neals voice (brothers) Split enz and Crowded House.

@thanksfernuthin

3y↑2

I thought Neil sang everything! I never saw any videos of Split Enz and then Crowded House came out and I found out it was Neil's group after Split Enz. I'm glad I found these videos!

@JefAlanLong

3y↑2

@thanksfernuthin Neil didn’t join split enz until after their first two albums.

@thanksfernuthin

3y↑2

@JefAlan Long That's fine. Never heard of Split Enz until that album. They weren't a big deal in the states. Just letting people know how little someone might know back then. No internet. No cable (where I lived).

@DeeLovesTheMusic

2y↑7

Great memory from my childhood living in New Zealand. Split Enz were very popular to New Zealanders ❤

@duncancameron5468

3y↑14

True Colours - one the best albums ever released in Australia.

@PeterMorrison73

3y↑14

One of my favourite songs of all time... Stunning work Tim!

@andrewstewart8704

4y↑17

I really want to say just how much I appreciate this song for the brilliance that it is! I don't want recognition but as time goes on, I must say that this song is brilliant in every way shape and form. Congratulation Neil and Tim for the fantastic contribution you guys have made to music 😍

@ROGERLaurent-kl1hc

30w

Genius, brilliant vocals, it is a masterpiece and everyone that listens knows it absolutely awesome really

@Alpha_7227

4y↑16

Split Enz, such a great band. This album is still fantastic to listen to from start to finish. Such a range of music. This song is so beautiful.

@lefkytheshin

35w↑2

God that's beautiful. Those soaring vocals rip my guts out

@boogue5014

4y↑31

It's hauntingly brilliant!

@user-yi2sn7re9g

3y↑7

Saw Split Enz live in the early 80s. They were as good live as in their clips. Amazing talent.

@amp279

4y↑30

Underrated brilliance.

@lynnstilgoe7920

4y↑52

Even at the age of 60 I still cry when I hear this song

@artemisvega8940

3y↑5

Never worry about time, it only means something when you understand things. Physical age is a shit, but really, you never change, you just grow. x

@PatriceBoivin

3y↑3

I lived that song, heart destroyed, wondered and fretted what to do if we ran into each other on the streets, moved to another city, ... but I was the one who went through the devastation, not her.

@codzy3532

43w↑3

underated split enz song still sounds good in 2023 😊❤👍

@ijustdidahugeshit

18w

I agree with you because I am a qualified lesbian

@texrenepablo3487

3y↑7

esta cancion me recordara siempre fue cuando llegue a australia fue unas de las primeras canciones que escuche
y es unas de mis favoritas bravo split Enz

@captainplanet7735

3y↑16

In my egotistical opinion, this is one of the greatest love songs of all time.

@ronnyhullegie9860

3y↑20

Tears in my eyes... I know this song for so long now and it’s truly about me. Life is so wonderful when you live it, I’m thankful.

@playitstrange129

It’s about Phil Judd.

@kyonghan5011

31w

Just a few nights ago, watching Tim Finn singing this over piano with his daughter at the Sydney Opera House..pure magic. Songwriting and performing arts at its best❤

@richardreffy4550

2y↑7

A truly beautiful song, stunning pop masterpiece.

@christiaanhoole5268

3y↑6

I think Tim says the word "never" 26 times continuously at the end of the song equals goosebumps

@davidoldbikes799

2y↑4

Incredibly touching. Brings tears to my eyes thinking about that special person I lost.

@scottmckellar1157

24w

Hugs 🫂

@1970brenz

2y↑4

Love this song.... it's very emotional and so often true of a few relationships I once had. Though it's sad to think people can relate to this in real life, I admit I have sung it about several people through the years and still find myself singing it around the house now and then!! LOL. ❣

@andrewbuckley3948

3y↑3

Beautiful song,Tim is a wonderful vocalist

@LakeNipissing

4y↑16

Incredible song.
Thank you, CJNE 94.7 in Nipawin for making me aware of it. Never got enough air play in north America, compared with "I got you" and "One step ahead"... (also great songs), but this one has to be the best one from Split Enz, in my opinion.

@perpetual61

2y↑8

Their Masterpiece which is so Beautiful. The only complaint is that it has to end.

@virginiaviola5097

4y↑12

Listening to this, I’m 17 again, heading off to America for a year on exchange, scared out of my wits, and armed with my copy of True Colours, to show those Texans what real music sounds like.

@stuartcaines8879

43w↑2

What a voice!!! I loved this song when it came out and still do. Split enz...fantastic!

@francescaalvaro3852

50w

Linda música e interpretação, não me canso de ouvir..👏👏👏

@johnheppenstall4904

1y↑1

Massively and unduly underrated outside of NZ and Australia. Gorgeous songwriting, playing and arranging. I had True Colours on lazer etched vinyl, but if it had been pressed in cardboard it would've sounded out of this world. I Got You hit the charts in the uk, but it was I Hope I Never that broke me up. Still does.

@burkestephens2862

46w

This in one of the best songs ever written. Just beautiful and the video is perfect for it too. A genuine sublime piece of art that everyone involved should be proud.

@r.1599

Nearly 40 years since I last heard this song, and I'm amazed and heartened that I remember the tune and every word.
Love it.

@ruperteachells2355

46w

Tim , I never get tired of listening to this beautiful song ,and voice !!
I can’t help singing along , and wishing ( and dreaming) it was me !!!
A MASTER PIECE 👌
Thank you 🤗!!

@ROGERLaurent-kl1hc

41w

This song is an absolute classic , there is nobody that can deny it

@renzy5270

4y↑17

Such a beautiful melody

@peterheinen6110

37w

I secretly loved Split Enz back in the day, but it was uncool to tell that to my metalhead friends. Hearing this track, so many years later, only proves it to be a genuine evergreen. What songwriting, and what vocals!

@fitfinlay999

2y↑2

Discovered this track quite recently it is beautiful.

@traviswalters7008

2y↑3

A magnificent song, from a truly magnificent music artist and singer..

@kees-petervisser7684

42w

Today I am listening to this song and it's like being back in time. I know the words and sing along. Magnificant feeling. Thank you, Split Enz. Greeting from the Netherlands.

@alisonshiner

3y↑6

I love this song!

@JOSEMunoz-tc5rq

22w

I first heard the song in May of 1980 I was 16 soon to turn 17 in October and I have loved this song for 43 years it still sounds as fresh as the day I first heard it nice to know one of us didn't age LOL

@summertimefan

50w↑2

Split Enz were absolute creators . Tim is a Genius at so many types of Song characters, but He Masters these thematic Masterpieces such as this.
I hope I never has been a top 5 FAV of mine for 30 years. It still is !!!

@keboniketut4031

4y↑4

It is a beautiful song, I loved it so much and I always enjoy everytime I play it.

@mikejackson5666

1y↑3

Piano on this wonderful song is sublime

@tuxguys

32w↑2

@seekthetruth1485

2y↑1

One of my FAVORITE songs EVER

@DiarmuidNZ

38w

Unique and exceptional in every respect. The Piano-man (Eddy Rainer) does perfect justice to your song Tim - and to so many others. What a great little band, from a great little country. Many thanks for these videos, which I have never seen before. Sorry I missed your Gig in Norwich in the late 70's; I was only 200m away but was an impecunious student at the time.

@bertmaanders6679

45w↑2

Masterpiece! 🤩

@Guitarbarella

3y↑2

I always remember the first time i heard true colours it was just like a total fresh sound and instant hit back then…number one party album of early eighties

@Trixtah

That first chord on Poor Boy just takes me RIGHT there.

@francescaalvaro3852

Espetacular
Linda música, emocionante...

@Tubefan58

4y↑8

love this and all their songs

@ROGERLaurent-kl1hc

41w

I grew up with split enz and there music is just out of this world, mind blowing vocals, and really in 2 words, fuckin awesome

@user-ny2fi2yf1y

17w

I hope I never is the most beautiful I've ever heard it's so beautiful and the piano playing is hauntingly beautiful

@jazstar4622

2y↑1

This man in his sarcasm
Stayed in my hearrt,,♡
Talent beyond time.

@LeeBee-hs6mj

3y↑9

Tim Finn sings so beautifully on this and looks so young and pretty in the video.

@mikejackson5666

1y↑2

Sad,poignant, brilliant, close to the most talented band I've ever seen. Tim Finns songwriter, with Neil later on ,the most interesting songs ever .in my opinion.

@mikejackson5666

19w

Can't agree more. From the song writing, thru to the performances are excellent. Saw enz live in Newcastle late 80s ,n they had the crowd on a string.tim was so charismatic.

@worthyisthelamb8

1y↑1

Most beautiful voice ❤

@francesblabey3055

48w

Wonderful ❤

@elcasho

21w

Masterpiece

@grahamtscarratt7014

1y↑1

wonderful, truly wonderful song love it...xx

@Jadendude

4y↑12

You just wonder what the fortunes of bands like SE would have been like if they were given significant air time on commercial US radio back in the day?..

@amp279

4y↑3

Totally agree.
A friend told me that Paul McCartney was once asked how he felt about being the greatest songwriter,
apparently he replied
"...Ask Neil Finn."

They got recognition for Don't dream it's over, but that's not their best song,
even so, i don't think the guys measured themselves by US success thankfully.

@indigorose2607

2y↑1

This is a MASTER PIECE

@Geekman333

Masterpiece.

@RobbieBoy33

4y↑7

This is outstanding, but I think, if if had been - ' I WANT to see you again', it would have sold a million more

@Trixtah

3y↑1

nah, the whole point of it is that stated rejection when the underlying emotion is the wanting.

@gindaburra

41w

This is a soul singing.

@tigerlily62

1y↑1

My favourite ENZ song..🥰🥰

@pantera6343

3y↑2

Never ever understand why songs like this have very few views , 🤷‍♂️

@Trixtah

3y↑2

there's been other lower bitrate versions posted before, so I think those got a fair number of views

@pretorious700

3y↑2

Fantastic voice

@malcolmclarke3033

2y↑1

Simply wonderful

@myristicanz

4y↑2

Truly legend.

@MeowKing767

Always loved the line “I’m an optimistic man”

@LittleAnnie-uj4ci

4y↑23

This song is perfect on the movie Puberty Blues.

@renzy5270

4y↑3

Fully

@lachlansimmons2668

3y↑1

Yea but there is a women singing it what’s her name ?

@stephenphillip4959

3y↑1

@Lachlan Simmons it was Sharon O'Neill

@virginiaviola5097

3y↑5

How to time travel in one easy lesson. Load up I Hope I Never, hear the first note and bang I’m 17 and it’s 1980 just like that....amazing. Every little thing comes back.

@dwighthaas1771

Great song...should have been in a musical or movie.

@yuhgftp7925

Soo good! 🥰

@loretta_3843

I know this will sound stupid, but I never knew he had such a great voice. I was a kid when this came out and you just assume everyone can do it!

@astrogoodvibes6164

4y↑7

The similarities between Tim Finn and Robert Smith of the Cure is uncanny. Following that line, if this was a Cure song, I'd sleep with the lights on every night.

@hellovanite

4y↑4

Before the cure and Tim is a better singer than Smith imo

@astrogoodvibes6164

4y↑2

@hellovanite ...yup....I was focusing more on the look rather than the voice. I still have all of Split Enz on vinyl....Robert Smith is a very disturbed individual and I thought if he sang ''I hope I never'' it would just be kinda creepy....cheers and peace.

@hellovanite

4y↑2

@Rod Bathgate lol right I get you now

@Trixtah

3y↑2

they're pretty exact contemporaries and so was Split Enz with The Cure, at least for a while, and of course the edgy boho arty-dude look of the time was something they had in common

@joycet5992

3y↑3

Amazing song

@bharatdahya776

47w

I did my Kiwi OE between 1980 and 1981. I heard Split Enz songs on radio stations in the US, Canada, UK, and Greece. Also, at the time, the Springbok tour protests were front page news, and on the tv news in these countries, and in many other countries that I visited, as well.

@petercox9196

Timeless....!!!!

@chrisswift7689

47w

There were some bands in the early 80’s that had some big hits that, to be honest, were not even close to be anywhere near as good as this, or many of of the other songs from Split Enz. How they didn’t become a global hit is beyond me.

@eyelight3056

1y↑1

I seen them 1979 at the Sundowner Balga Inn W.A. first one there Frickin' awesome 2 years later I became a lighting tech for 20 years of rock n roll bands but, they were the best I ever seen.

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