They appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone in October 2002 (the first Australian band to do so since Men at Work in 1983) with the words "Rock is Back: meet the Vines" boldly emblazoned underneath. Referred to as the 'The' bands, The Strokes, The Hives, The White Stripes and The Vines combined "old fashioned punk and adrenaline fuelled riffs" to be ushered in at the beginning of 2002 as the "saviors of rock".
The Vines have been moderately successful in the Australian recording industry, winning an ARIA in 2002 for Breakthrough Artist and receiving nominations for six other awards in as many years. In 2003, their debut album Highly Evolved went double platinum in their home country of Australia, and since then the band has released six albums and a "Best-Of" compilation from their time at Capitol Records.
The band started to record their 5th album in February 2010. The album recording was completely finished in mid March, with mixing taking place in Sydney at the end of March and mastering taking place in early April. The album, "Future Primitve," was released in June 2011.
Discography
Highly Evolved (2002)
Winning Days (2004)
Vision Valley(2006)
Melodia (2008)
Future Primitive (2011)
Wicked Nature (2014)
In Miracle Land (2018)
Gimme Love
The Vines Lyrics
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Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love
I really need it
Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love
Just set me free, yeah
Feelin' down in the settin' sun
Callin' out cause I need someone
Ahh (Alright)
Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love
Most I've repeated
Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love
Til' I can't see it
Feelin' down in the settin' sun
Callin' out cause I need someone
Ahh (Alright)
Ahh (Alright)
Love me in the mornin'
Love me in the night
Drugs make it better darlin'
It could be so fine
Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love
I really need it
Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love
Just set me free, yeah
Feelin' down in the settin' sun
Callin' out cause I need someone
Ahh (Alright)
Ahh (Alright)
Ahh (Alright)
(Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love)
Ahh (Alright)
(Gimme love, gimme love gimme, love)
The lyrics to The Vines' "Gimme Love" capture a feeling of desperation and longing for love and connection. The repetition of "gimme love" throughout the song emphasizes this desire, and the line "callin' out cause I need someone" highlights the singer's feelings of loneliness and isolation. The reference to drugs making it "better" suggests a possible escape from these feelings, but ultimately the focus remains on the need for love and connection.
The use of the phrase "settlin' sun" adds to the overall tone of weariness and exhaustion, as if the singer has been searching for love for a long time without success. The chorus, with its upbeat melody and repetition of the phrase "gimme love," creates a sense of urgency and almost desperation in the pursuit of this love. Overall, the lyrics convey a mix of hopelessness and hopefulness, as the singer calls out for love while acknowledging the difficulties of finding it.
Interestingly, The Vines have cited the Beatles and Nirvana as major influences on their music, and "Gimme Love" in particular has been compared to Nirvana's "Lithium." The song was also featured in the video game "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4," helping to increase the band's exposure to a wider audience. Additionally, lead singer Craig Nicholls struggled with mental health issues that affected the band's ability to perform and tour, adding another layer of meaning to the lyrics about longing for connection and feeling isolated.
Line by Line Meaning
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The song starts with an intense expression of strong emotion, possibly desperation or yearning.
Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love I really need it
The singer is pleading for affection and attention from another person.
Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love Just set me free, yeah
The singer is asking for love to liberate them from their emotional distress or personal struggles.
Feelin' down in the settin' sun Callin' out cause I need someone Ahh (Alright) Ahh (Alright)
The singer is feeling low and alone, seeking comfort and companionship from anyone who will respond to their call.
Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love Most I've repeated Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love Til' I can't see it
The singer is repeating their request for love so frequently that it is almost becoming meaningless or losing its significance.
Love me in the mornin' Love me in the night Drugs make it better darlin' It could be so fine
The singer is willing to accept any kind of love, even if it involves substances like drugs, because they believe it will alleviate their pain and make them feel better.
Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love I really need it Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love Just set me free, yeah
The chorus is repeated twice, reinforcing the singer's desire for love and their belief that it will free them from their negative emotions.
Ahh (Alright) Ahh (Alright)
The two 'Ahh' lines are repeated after most verses and signify a moment of reflection or resignation, as if the singer is acknowledging their situation without necessarily finding any solutions.
(Gimme love, gimme love, gimme love) Ahh (Alright) (Gimme love, gimme love gimme, love)
The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus and a concluding 'Ahh' line, wrapping up the singer's plea for love on a note of unresolved yearning and uncertainty.
Contributed by Carson P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
arctic951
Nunca pierden su sonido y eso es lo que me gusta de ellos.
EvilEye172
I love this when it is played in The Inbetweeners Movie, and the camera shows an ariel view of suburbia where our four heros live. This song fits that scene perfectly! Love it
therotiv4
es hermosa esa cancion :')
tornatho
Simply awesome. The intention was a Scott Pigrim inspiration, and that's exactly what we have! The haters are irrelevant!
Azam Gilmour
The Vines is The Vines. That's what I like about 'em! They'll never change their style since Highly Evolved!
AndreasZimmerman
I saw this on TV last year and I was like "WTF?! Beatles influenced grunge bands still exist?! Awesome."
Dri Ka
I LOVE IT! THE VINES <3
Pidekso Gentur Satriaji
Adriana Magalhães I love you
Adriana Magalhães
LusitanianTenebre
Obrigadaa ;)
Guilherme Vieira
Cabelo bonito o seu, Adriana. :3