Things Don't Seem
Australian Crawl
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You think it's going alright You think it's going fine girl You think there's nothing in it for you I hope you don't I hope you don't mind Gonna get you come around baby Want to see you through it Not makin' any promises maybe That's only in the movies, movies Things justa Don't seema To be going right Prospect of reconciliation Memories of some funny conversation Feel like taking a vacation Like going to the moon I can't afford it Your mother with a bird's nest hairdo Your brother with plenty of action Your father always thinking me a weirdo I can't get no satisfaction [Chorus: x4] You think it's going alright You think it's going fine girl You think there's nothing in it for you I hope you don't mind Your mother with a bird's nest hairdo Your brother with plenty of action Feel like taking a vacation Like going to the moon I can't afford it [Chorus: x8]
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Written by: GUY GILLIS MCDONOUGH, SEAN HIGGINS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Things Don't Seem" is a song from the rock music genre, embodying styles of Australian rock and pop.
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BandIt's a song by Australian Crawl, a popular Australian rock band formed in Mornington Peninsula, Victoria in 1978.
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ReleaseThe song was released in May 1981 as the lead single from their second studio album, "Sirocco."
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Chart Performance"Things Don't Seem" peaked at number 11 on the Australian Kent Music Report, showcasing its popularity upon release.
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Use of SlangThe song, like many from Australian Crawl, is notable for its use of distinctly Australian slang in its lyrics.
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Songwriters"Things Don't Seem" was written by James Reyne and Guy McDonough, key members of the band.
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ThemeThe song lyrics contain a social and political commentary, which speaks to the disillusionment felt by many Australians during that time.
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Album successThe song contributed to the success of the "Sirocco" album, which reached number one on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart and remained at the top for six weeks.
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Live Performances"Things Don't Seem" became a staple in the band's live performances and was often included in their concert setlists.
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Continual PopularityDespite being over three decades old, this track remains one of Australian Crawl's most popular and enduring songs, celebrated as a gem of 80's Australian rock.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, displaying the band in a variety of Australian settings, has helped to embed it into the pop-cultural fabric of the country.
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TributeIn 2001, the song was included on 'Rewind' – a tribute album to Australian Crawl's musical influence.
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Disaster ThemeThe song is sometimes cited as a visual representation of disasters, including natural disasters, industrial accidents and war.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded in Sydney at Paradise Studios and was produced by Peter Dawkins, a famous New Zealand-born record producer.
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Vinyl ReleaseOriginally, the song was released as a 7" vinyl single in Australia and New Zealand by EMI records.
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