Essentially Sunnyboys wore their influences on their sleeve - The Remains, The Flamin' Groovies, The Kinks and The Beatles with a dash of Detroit muscle thrown in for good measure. They produced melodic power pop classics and were rewarded with an immediate positive response.
Between 1980 and 1984 they released their self-titled EP (1980) and 3 albums: "Sunnyboys" (1981), "Individuals" (1982) and "Get Some Fun" (1984).
However, Jeremy Oxley's battle with schizophrenia plagued the band and Sunnyboys announced their break-up in June 1984. Their farewell tour produced the album "Real Live" which was recorded over two nights in Sydney (29th and 30th June).
In 1985, the French label Closer combined The Sunnyboys' first two albums as a double set entitled "Days Are Gone" for the European market.
In late 1987, Jeremy Oxley attempted to revive Sunnyboys with a new line-up. The new band signed a deal with RCA and released an album entitled "Wildcat" (produced by ex-Sherbet keyboard player, Garth Porter). The album failed to convince old Sunnyboys fans and the band broke up again in 1990.
In July 1991, Mushroom released the compilation album "Plays The Best" and the original line-up reunited for a national tour.
Also "Shakin' - Live 1991" (1993, live cd + "Sunnyboys" EP) has been released by Phantom and "This Is Real" (2004, double-CD, Singles/Live/Rare) by Feel Presents.
The band:
Jeremy Oxley - Guitar, vocals
Peter Oxley - Bass
Richard Burgman - Guitar
Bill Bilson - Drums
For more info see the band's MySpace profile and this.
I'm Shakin'
Sunnyboys Lyrics
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Everything in sight is turning blue
Death is coming to the phone
I found out you were not home this time
Writing home on pink paper fails
Wasting time trying to scratch the view
I fall back into your arms
My body rests like a charm around your neck
To tell you are the only one who lets me breath
I'm shakin'
I'm shakin'
Facing danger now with only one weapon
Can you see that long insipid expression?
I went out for a 5 minute walk
I came back and everyone had gone to sea
I can see the time has come
To tell you you're the only one who lets me breath
I can see the time has come
To tell you you're the only one
I can see the time has come
To tell you you're the only one who lets me
The Sunnyboys’s I'm Shakin' lyrics is enigmatic and captures the beautiful juxtaposition, woven through melancholy and a yearning for love. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is struggling to connect with someone they love. The singer of the song is grappling with a sense of desperation and isolation, which is eloquently expressed through the lyrics. The song opens with “Making up ways of getting to you, Everything in sight is turning blue, Death is coming to the phone”. These lines create imagery that is profound and paint a picture of a stark, lonely world. The singer is struggling to connect with their love interest, and they feel isolated and alone. The next line reveals that the person they are trying to reach is not home, “I found out you were not home this time.” This line is especially poignant as it highlights the singer’s struggle to reach their beloved.
The lyrics continue with, “Writing home on pink paper fails, Wasting time trying to scratch the view.” These lines seem to suggest that the singer has tried everything to connect with their love interest but has failed. They are running out of options and are struggling to find a way to communicate their love. Despite all this, the singer returns to their love interest, “I fall back into your arms, My body rests like a charm around your neck.” It is clear that the singer’s love for the other person is intense and powerful. The last lines of the song reveal the importance of the other person in the singer's life, “To tell you you're the only one who lets me breathe, I'm shakin', I'm shakin'.” These lines show that the presence of the other person helps the singer overcome their fears and anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Making up ways of getting to you
Trying to come up with different plans to be with you
Everything in sight is turning blue
Feeling sad and lonely without you
Death is coming to the phone
Expecting bad news or a call from someone with bad intentions
I found out you were not home this time
Realizing that you are not around and feeling disappointed
Writing home on pink paper fails
Trying to communicate with you but having no success
Wasting time trying to scratch the view
Spending time and effort trying to make something work, but it is not worth it
I fall back into your arms
Feeling comforted and safe when I am with you
My body rests like a charm around your neck
Feeling relaxed and at ease when you hold me close
I can see the time has come
Realizing that it is time to confess my feelings for you
To tell you are the only one who lets me breath
Expressing that you are the reason for my happiness and well-being
I'm shakin'
Feeling nervous or anxious about confessing my feelings
Facing danger now with only one weapon
Preparing to face a challenging situation with limited resources
Can you see that long insipid expression?
Asking if you noticed my sad and emotionless face
I went out for a 5 minute walk
Trying to clear my thoughts and calm down by going for a short walk
I came back and everyone had gone to sea
Feeling alone and abandoned when I return from the walk
To tell you you're the only one who lets me breath
Repeating that you are the most important person to me
Writer(s): Jeremy Saxon Oxley
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.