Somebody's Trying to Tell Me Something
Midnight Oil
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Breaking me down, lunatic noises Breaking me down, desperate voices Breaking me down, phone is blistering Breaking me down, death by listening Somebody's out there, Somebody's waiting Somebody's trying to tell me something Somebody's trying to talk to me Cracking me up, silence threatening Cracking me up, storm is deafening Cracking me up, pressure brought to bear Cracking me up, now I'm getting there
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Written by: JAMES MOGINIE, MARTIN ROTSEY, PETER GARRETT, PETER GIFFORD, ROBERT HIRST
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Somebody's Trying to Tell Me Something" is a song by the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, known for their distinctly hard rock and alternative style.
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AlbumThe song is featured on their fourth studio album, “10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,” released in 1982.
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MessageThis song, like many of Midnight Oil's songs, carries a strong political message. The band is known for their passionate activism for environmental and social causes.
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ProductionThe track exhibits producer Nick Launay's trademark echo and delay effects, characteristic of the album's critical sound.
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Chart PerformanceThe album “10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,” reached the No. 3 spot on the Australian charts, making it one of the band's successful releases that featured "Somebody's Trying to Tell Me Something."
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Extended VersionThere's an extended version of the song on the 2008 reissue of the album, offering fans a new take on a classic track.
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Band LineupAt the time this song was recorded, the lineup of Midnight Oil consisted of Rob Hirst on drums, Andrew James on bass, Martin Rotsey on guitar, Peter Garrett on vocals and Jim Moginie on guitar and keyboards.
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SongwritingThe songwriting credits for "Somebody's Trying to Tell Me Something" are shared by all the band members, as is common with most Midnight Oil songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Somebody's Trying to Tell Me Something" features the band playing in a barren landscape, intercut with various shots of machinery and urban environments, underlining the song's message about environmental conservation.
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Live PerformanceMidnight Oil has often included "Somebody's Trying to Tell Me Something" in their live performances. It's known for its energetic rhythm and Peter's powerful vocal delivery.
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