Throw Your Arms Around Me
Hunters & Collectors
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I will come for you at nighttime I will raise you from your sleep I will kiss you in four places As I go running along your street I will squeeze the life out of you You will make me laugh and make me cry And we will never forget it You will make me call your name And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky And we may never meet again So shed your skin and let's get started And you will throw your arms around me Yeah, you will throw your arms around me I dreamed of you at nighttime And I watched you in your sleep I met you in high places I touched your head and touched your feet So if you disappear out of view You know I will never say goodbye And though I try to forget it You will make me call your name And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky And we may never meet again So shed your skin and let's get started And you will throw your arms around me Yeah, you will throw your arms around me Oh, yeah Oh yeah You will throw your arms around me Yeah, you will throw your arms around me
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Written by: Mark Jeremy Seymour, John Howard, Robert Miles, John Melville Lee Archer, Doug Falconer, Michael Waters, Geoffrey Franklin Crosby
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Throw Your Arms Around Me" is a song by Australian rock band Hunters & Collectors first released as a single in 1984.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the band members: Mark Seymour, John Archer, Doug Falconer, Jack Howard, Robert Miles, Barry Palmer, Jeremy Smith, and Michael Waters.
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Early ReceptionOriginally the song experienced only light commercial success, but thanks to its heartfelt lyrics and enduring melody it has since become one of Australia's most popular songs.
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Different Versions"Throw Your Arms Around Me" was re-recorded and re-released multiple times. The 1990 version is the one most well-known and commercially successful.
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Live PerformanceThe song quickly became a staple in the band's live performances. The audience often sings along, demonstrating the enduring popularity and appeal of the track.
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by various artists world-wide, including Pearl Jam and Neil Finn, further testament to its broad appeal and enduring charm.
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National Poll RankingIn 2001, "Throw Your Arms Around Me" was voted the 3rd best Australian song of all time in the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) Top 30 Australian songs.
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Musical StyleThe song's musical style is a blend of rock and folk, featuring both energetic drumbeats and lyrical guitar lines.
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LyricsThe heartfelt lyrics emphasize the themes of love and longing, making it a popular paylist choice for romantic occasions.
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Impact on Band's Career"Throw Your Arms Around Me" has become Hunters & Collectors' signature song and has played an important role in establishing their reputation in the Australian music industry.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often included in the Australia Day countdown on Triple J, an Australian radio station, which conducts an annual poll to find the nation's favourite songs. This highlights its cultural significance and enduring popularity.
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