Everything's on Fire
Hunters & Collectors
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If I don't come home before midnight And I call out your name in the dark You'll know that I've been tempted And I'll know that I've got no heart And I'll know I won't be expected And you'll think we're drifting apart And I might as well be blowing at the top of the world When my fingers find your body in the dark Everything's on fire Everything's on fire So if I don't come home before midnight And I can't find the keyhole in the dark Burn the place down Make it glow like christmas The tenderness that's burning in my heart Everything's on fire Everything's on fire... If you can't open your eyes in the morning If some maniac has been and left his mark I'll be round to sift through the cinders Lift the lid and take the thing apart Everything's on fire Everything's on fire Everything's on fire Everything's on fire... So to all you feelers and fumblers Waiting for the fireworks to start Do it now--blow it up yourself Unbutton the butcher in your heart And if I don't come home before midnight And I can't find the keyhole in the dark You'll know, you'll know that I've been tempted You'll know, you'll know we're drifting apart Everything's on fire (x12)
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Written by: JOHN MELVILLE LEE ARCHER, DOUGLAS JAMES FALCONER, JOHN ALBERT HOWARD, ROBERT DAVID MILES, MARK JEREMY SEYMOUR, JEREMY STUART SMITH, MICHAEL BERNARD WATERS
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12 facts about this song
Recording Context"Everything's on Fire" is a song by Australian rock band, Hunters & Collectors. It was one of the notable singles released by the band.
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Album InformationThis song was included in their 1986 album "Human Frailty," which is considered one of their most successful albums.
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Song's ReleaseThe song was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in June 1986 by White Label Records, the band's own label.
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Band MembersThe band include Mark Seymour (vocals/guitar), Doug Falconer (drums/vocals), John Archer (bass/vocals), Robert Miles (live sound), Jack Howard (trumpet), Barry Palmer (lead guitar), Jeremy Smith (French horn), and Michael Waters (trombone/keyboards).
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Chart InfoDespite its popularity, the song didn't chart well in Australia. However, the album as a whole peaked in the top 10 on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart.
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ThemesThe lyrical content of "Everything's on Fire" touches on themes of desire and human experience, which are consistent with the overall theme of the "Human Frailty" album.
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Critical AcclaimThe single has been critically acclaimed, with critics often praising its energetic blend of rock and pub band sound.
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SongwritersThe song was written collaboratively by all members of Hunters & Collectors.
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Live Performances"Everything's on Fire" is often included in the band’s live performances and is regarded as a fan favorite.
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ReissuesAlong with other tracks from "Human Frailty", "Everything's on Fire" was remastered and reissued by Liberation Music in 2003.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Richard Lowenstein, an Australian filmmaker who had also collaborated with other popular bands like INXS and U2.
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Legacy"Everything's on Fire" remains one of the enduring favorites from Hunters & Collectors' discography, contributing to the band's legacy as one of Australia's most significant rock bands.
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