Flame Trees
Cold Chisel
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Kids out driving saturday afternoon just pass me by And I'm just savoring familiar sights We share some history, this town and I And I can't stop that long forgotten feeling of her Try to book a room and stay tonight Number one is to find some friends to say "you're doing well" After all this time you boys look just the same Number two is the happy hour at one of two hotels Settle in to play "do you remember so and so? Number three is never say her name Oh the flame trees will blind the weary driver And there's nothing else could set fire to this town There's no change, there's no pace Everything within its place Just makes it harder to believe that she won't be around But oh who needs that sentimental bullshit, anyway Takes more than just a memory to make me cry And I'm happy just to sit here a table with old friends And see which one of us can tell the biggest lies And there's a girl falling in love near where the pianola stands With a young local factory auto worker just holding hands And I'm wondering if he'll go or if he'll stay Do you remember, nothing stopped us on the field In our day Oh the flame trees will blind the weary driver And there's nothing else could set fire to this town There's no change, there's no pace Everything within its place Just makes it harder to believe that she won't be around Oh the flame trees will blind the weary driver And there's nothing else could set fire to this town There's no change, there's no pace Everything within its place Just makes it harder to believe that she won't be around
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Written by: Steve Prestwich, Don Walker
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10 facts about this song
History of Creation"Flame Trees" was written in 1984 by keyboard player Don Walker and drummer Steve Prestwich of Cold Chisel.
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Inspiration behind the songWalker penned the song around the theme of homecoming and the ambivalent emotions that can accompany it. The song was inspired by their hometown, Grafton, New South Wales, which is known for their jacaranda trees that bloom bright purple flowers.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in August 1984 as the second single from their fifth studio album "Twentieth Century".
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity and iconic status, "Flame Trees" did not make it to the top 10 in the Australian charts, reaching only number 26. However, it has become one of the band's most-played songs on radio.
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Musical CompositionThe song is best known for its haunting piano intro and powerful vocals from lead singer Jimmy Barnes. It is often described as a ballad because of its slow tempo and emotional intensity.
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Recognition"Flame Trees" is now considered a classic Australian rock anthem. In 2001 it was selected by Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) as one of the top 30 Australian songs of all time.
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Covers and adaptationsThis song has been covered by several Australian musicians, including Sarah Blasko and Thirsty Merc. It was also featured in the movie "The Last Days of Chez Nous" and the musical "Standing on the Outside: The Songs of Cold Chisel."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Flame Trees" was filmed in Oberon, New South Wales, and featured a very young Charlize Theron before she achieved Hollywood fame.
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LegacyThe song remains a staple in Cold Chisel's live performances, often eliciting strong audience participation, and is emblematic of the band's dramatic rock style.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics allude to the flame trees, a common nickname for the jacaranda tree. These trees, ablaze with bright flowers in the summer, serve as a metaphor for passionate but short-lived youthful experiences.
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