Thirsty Merc have released one EP entitled First Work, and 3 studio albums; Thirsty Merc, Slideshows, and Mousetrap Heart. The band has sold over 200,000 albums, has toured extensively around Australia, and have received heavy airplay in Australia on an impressive number of songs. After breaking through onto the Australian music scene they were nominated for four ARIA Awards in 2005 and Rai was nominated for Song of the Year at the APRA Awards in 2008 for Thirsty Merc's top 2 airplay hit 20 Good Reasons. Their song In the Summertime was selected as the theme song for the Australian TV reality show Bondi Rescue and has been the theme song for seven consecutive seasons.
Three of the founding members of Thirsty Merc - Karl Robertson, Matthew Baker and Phil Stack - had played together in bands in Dubbo in regional NSW. In 2002 they teamed up with Sydney-sider Rai Thistlethwayte to form a band called "Thirsty"; soon after, they moved to Sydney and renamed themselves "Thirsty Merc". The band's name comes from a gas guzzling Mercedes Benz which belonged to lead singer Rai when the band was first rehearsing. The name also is a play on the phrase 'Thirsty Work:' The band members used to say that it was 'thirsty work' being in a rock band.
Thirsty Merc's first EP, First Work, was released on 8 September 2003 on the band's own label Don't Music label. The EP had been recorded independently during downtime at a studio that lead singer Rai worked during the days. The EP's only Single Wasting Time achieved radio airplay on Australian Radio stations Triple J and Nova but failed to chart. The self funded music video to the single became the 'ripe clip of the week' on Channel V. After extensive gigging around Sydney's pubs, reps from Warner Music approached the band after watching the band perform live at the Hopetoun Hotel in Surry Hills, and soon after at the Annandale Hotel.
Thirsty Merc's debut studio album was the self titled Thirsty Merc, released on 16 August 2004. The band again chose to work with Warner Music Australia. The album spent 48 weeks on the ARIA Albums Chart, peaking at #15, and launched the band in the Australian mainstream. The album reached #29 on New Zealand's RIANZ chart. The band worked with producer Lindsay Gravina on the album, who had been producing Australian bands over the past 15 years or so, notably The Living End and Magic Dirt. The band's debut was entirely recorded and mixed on 2 inch tape, and mixed by Gravina himself at his Melbourne studio, Birdland Studios.
Four singles were released from Thirsty Merc: Emancipate Myself, My Completeness, Someday, Someday, In the Summertime, and When the Weather Is Fine. All of the singles charted in Australia, with Someday, Someday reaching #19, while only In the Summertime charted in New Zealand, where it peaked higher than in Australia. In the Summertime was nominated for the 2005 ARIA Award for "Best Video", while Someday, Someday was nominated for "Single Of The Year", "Best Group", and "Best Pop Release". In interviews after the album's release, Thistlethwayte stated that the album was the band trying to "Just be yourself", and that the album was "just about being young and living in Australia".
Prior to the touring of Thirsty Merc's Debut album, guitarist Matt Baker left the band, and was replaced by Sean Carey, whom the band had met when they played a support slot to Carey's band at Kings Cross venue/club 'Club 77. Slideshows, was released on 21 April 2007 via Warner Music Australia. The album was the band's most successful release yet, peaking at #4 in Australia, although it was less successful in New Zealand, only reaching #38. The album's first three singles, 20 Good Reasons, The Hard Way, and Those Eyes, achieved chart success, with 20 Good Reasons reaching #4 in Australia and #17 in New Zealand. The album's fourth single, Homesick, was released digitally, peaking at #57 in Australia.
After the release of Slideshows, Thirsty Merc toured extensively around Australia, playing an album tour in theatres nationally and then regional tours, the biggest of which had 38 shows booked across seven weeks.
Prior to the recording of Mousetrap Heart, lead guitarist Sean left the band indefinitely and this was formally announced on 14 January 2010. Sean was replaced by Matt Smith, who also plays with afrobeat and reggae band The Strides.
On 18 June 2010, Thirsty Merc released their third album, entitled Mousetrap Heart which was recorded mostly in LA with producer Matt Wallace, and two tracks produced in Melbourne with longtime Thirsty Merc producer Lindsay Gravina. The band toured nationally in July 2010 to support the new album. The lead single is the title track, which reached top 15 airplay in Australia and charted Top 30 on the ARIA Singles Chart. The band's next single, All My Life, was featured in the promotional clips for the AFL grand final in 2010. The official music video for All My Life was shot in early October 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand, and follows a narrative of 'heroic love' set on a Thailand military base. The video features Russian model/actress Maria Mazikova, 50 Thai army troops, an Iroquois helicopter and a Chinook helicopter. The All My Life video was directed by Adrian Van de Velde, who also directed the bands ARIA nominated clip In The Summertime.
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Undivided Love
Thirsty Merc Lyrics
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That's the most important thing I can say now girl
Don't, let anyone change you
I know life hurts but you're gonna make it through somehow
Forget, all the others
Who were scared so they criticized your views
Of course you're special
And that's why life is gonna notice you
You're a girl
You're a guy
But you're someone if you try
I believe in you
I believe in you
And please, just remember
You've always got my undivided love
Prepare
There's someone coming through
And they've always got my undivided love
My love
Got my love
Got my love
Undivided love
So what?
You're gonna die one day
You may as well live before we get too old girl
You might be screwed in the head like me well who really cares
At least you don't aspire to be boring and cold
You're all over the place
Well who isn't these days
Just keep this in your head
It's about the ride
Just enjoy yourself
And please, just remember
You've always got my undivided love
Prepare
There's someone coming through
And they've always got my undivided love
So please, just remember
You've always got my undivided love
Prepare
There's someone coming through
And they've always got my undivided love
The lyrics of Thirsty Merc's song Undivided Love are a message of encouragement to a loved one who may have faced criticism and struggles in life. The singer encourages the person to be themselves and not let anyone change them, even if life gets tough. He acknowledges the person's uniqueness and tells them that it will be noticed by the world.
The song also explores the idea that we are all going to die one day, so it's important to live life to the fullest and enjoy the ride. The singer acknowledges that he may be "screwed in the head" like the person he is addressing, but that doesn't matter as long as they're not boring and cold.
The message of this song is universal – to be oneself, to live life to the fullest, and to love and support one another. Through its upbeat tempo and encouraging lyrics, Undivided Love serves as a reminder that we all need a little encouragement from time to time, and that undivided love and support can make all the difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, be yourself
My advice to you is to always stay true to yourself.
That's the most important thing I can say now girl
I want you to know that this is the most important thing I can tell you right now.
Don't, let anyone change you
Do not allow anyone to change you from being who you truly are.
I know life hurts but you're gonna make it through somehow
I am aware that life can be difficult, but I believe that you can overcome any challenge that comes your way.
Forget, all the others
Put aside the opinions of others.
Who were scared so they criticized your views
Do not pay attention to those who criticize you out of fear.
Of course you're special
You are unique and one of a kind.
And that's why you're different
It is because of your uniqueness that you stand out from the rest.
And that's why life is gonna notice you
Your uniqueness will attract the attention of others and help you leave a mark on the world.
You're a girl
You are female.
You're a guy
You are male.
But you're someone if you try
You can become someone who matters if you put in the effort.
I believe in you
I have faith in your abilities and potential.
And please, just remember
I would like to remind you.
You've always got my undivided love
I will always be there to support and love you.
Prepare
Get ready.
There's someone coming through
Someone will be entering your life.
My love
My affection.
Got my love
I have affection for you.
Undivided love
I love you without reservation or hesitation.
So what?
Why does it matter?
You're gonna die one day
We all will eventually pass away.
You may as well live before we get too old girl
Therefore, it is important to live life to the fullest before it's too late.
You might be screwed in the head like me well who really cares
You may have your own problems and quirks, but they do not diminish your worth in any way.
At least you don't aspire to be boring and cold
At least you are not striving to be someone who is dull and unfeeling.
You're all over the place
You may have a lot going on in your life.
Well who isn't these days
This is a common experience that many people have.
Just keep this in your head
Remember this.
It's about the ride
Life is not just about the destination, but also the journey itself.
Just enjoy yourself
Therefore, it is important to enjoy life as much as possible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Simon
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