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)
Sunshinin'
The Vines Lyrics
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Don't want to believe
In the saints comin
Don't try'n fool my head
The weather can be
Any place I am
Gone oh yeah
Drug buyin' fake lightin'
Don't want to believe
In the way I am
Don't try'n fool my head
The weather for me
Is the birds flyin
Home oh yeah
Home yeah
The lyrics to The Vines's song "Sunshinin" seem to revolve around the unpredictability of life and its surroundings. The juxtaposition of the phrases "sunshinin" and "rain's drivin" in the opening line suggests that even when things seem good, there is always the possibility that something bad can happen. The following lines appear to convey a sense of skepticism towards religion and the idea of a higher power. This sentiment is reinforced by the line "Don't try'n fool my head," which suggests a resistance towards any belief system that cannot be proven. The chorus "Gone oh yeah, gone yeah" seems to reflect feelings of transience and impermanence. It suggests an acceptance of the fact that people and things come and go.
The second verse similarly explores the theme of disillusionment with the world. The phrase "Drug buyin' fake lightin'" implies a sense of futility or despair. The line "Don't want to believe in the way I am" suggests a rejection of societal norms and expectations. This is followed by the repetition of "Don't try'n fool my head," underscoring the idea that the singer is resistant to manipulation. The closing line "The weather for me Is the birds flyin'" seems to convey a sense of freedom or liberation in the natural world. It suggests a preference for simplicity and authenticity over the complexities and illusions of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunshinin rain's drivin
The sun is out, but it's also raining. It's challenging to make sense of the contradictory weather.
Don't want to believe
The singer is skeptical and hesitant to put trust in anything, perhaps due to past experiences of disappointment.
In the saints comin
The singer is unlikely to expect or believe in divine intervention or help from religious figures.
Don't try'n fool my head
The artist is aware of potential manipulation or deceit and is resistant to being misled.
The weather can be
The weather can be unpredictable and varies by location.
Any place I am
Regardless of location, weather patterns and conditions will be unique and varied.
Gone oh yeah
The singer is acknowledging moving on or leaving behind something in the past or present.
Gone yeah
Reinforcement of the artist's feelings of moving forward or cutting ties with something.
Drug buyin' fake lightin'
The artist criticizes the artificial or fake culture of obtaining happiness through external means, such as drug use or superficial appearances.
Don't want to believe
The artist reiterates their reluctance to blindly trust or accept things without substantial evidence or reasoning.
In the way I am
The singer is accepting of their own unique perspectives and personality, regardless of society's expectations or judgments.
The weather for me
The artist is acknowledging that, while the weather varies for each person, they are content with the natural environment they have.
Is the birds flyin
The singer finds beauty and solace in observing the flight of birds, suggesting a connection to nature.
Home oh yeah
The singer conveys a sense of comfort or safety associated with being in a familiar place or returning to a place they belong.
Home yeah
Reinforcement of the singer's feelings of safety or comfort in returning home.
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