Middle of the Land
Hoodoo Gurus
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Here I stand in the middle of the land Take my hand in the middle of the land You'll see something that's new in the sunshine You'll be the winter that's turning to springtime Here I stand in the middle of the land Take my hand in the middle of the land Someday someone will try to confuse you. They'll say things you want to hear and they'll use you. I thought we'd live and learn But some folks seem to yearn For values unsophisticated. Those days are dead and gone I won't wish them back upon A world that's much more complicated. Here I stand in the middle of my Take my hand, I'm always glad to lend a hand. They'll try to blind you with T.V. religion. Don't buy their hand-me-down second opinions. Sometimes the biggest lies Are most easily disguised, Dressed up like the Road To Glory, Then somewhere down the line You'll rub your eyes and find You're on a path to your own Purgatory. You'll know something as old as the moonlight, You'll throw superstition and fear away tonight. They'll paint us black and white, They'll paint us wrong and right, They'll paint us all into a corner. They'll try to cool us down But they could never fool us now. We're steamed-up hotter than a Swedish Sauna! Here I stand in the middle of the land Take my, take my hand your horizons will expand. Land in the middle, middle of the land (Land on me.)
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Written by: DAVE FAULKNER
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Middle of the Land" is a song by Australian rock band Hoodoo Gurus. It was released in 1987 as a single from their compilation album "Blow Your Cool!".
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Music GenreThe song is rock genre which was very popular amongst diverse types of audiences during the mid-70s to late 80s.
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Band MembersThe Hoodoo Gurus band members involved in the creation of this song included Dave Faulkner, Brad Shepherd, Mark Kingsmill, and Clyde Bramley.
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Album ReleaseBlow Your Cool!, the album containing the Middle of the Land, was the third studio album of Hoodoo Gurus released in May 1987 by Big Time Records and was co-produced by the band members themselves along with Alan Thorne and Mark Opitz.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics present a critical and ironic view about the Australian culture and lifestyle, visualizing a stark contrast between big city life and rural life.
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Album SuccessBlow Your Cool!, the album featuring 'Middle of the Land', became an essential part to the band's success in the US, which ultimately led to the band's global recognition.
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Music StyleThe song, like most of Hoodoo Gurus' music, is known for its catchy guitar hooks and melodies, and for blending elements of different music styles, ranging from the pop and punk to psychedelic and rock n roll.
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Australian OriginsBoth the song and the band have strong roots in Australia, which is often reflected in their music, including in "Middle of the Land".
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Enduring PopularityDespite initially being released over 30 years ago, "Middle of the Land" remains one of Hoodoo Gurus' most recognizable and most-played songs.
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Chart PerformanceThe album "Blow Your Cool!" containing the song "Middle of the Land" reached No. 120 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart helping the Hoodoo Gurus establish a substantial US fan base.
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