Death Defying
Hoodoo Gurus
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Ever since the world began Men have sailed to foreign lands And the fortunes that they've found Are now buried in the ground. Some would say the ocean roars As it stumbles to the shore But to me it only sings Of the sorrow that it brings. All my friends are dead Or they're dying. Empty laughter turns into crying. It's death-defying. Well, I barely learned to swim, Just enough to save my skin. Now I'll never sail alone, And my harbour is my home. All our friends are dead Or they're dying, And our laughter only turns into crying, It's death-defying. If there's one thing that I've learned, It's the point of no return And if that's to be our fate Now's no time to hesitate.
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Written by: DAVE FAULKNER
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8 facts about this song
Band Formation"Death Defying" is a song by Hoodoo Gurus, an Australian rock band that was formed in Sydney in 1981.
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AlbumThe song "Death Defying" originates from the band's second album, "Mars Needs Guitars!" which was released in 1985.
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Songwriter"Death Defying" was penned by the band's lead singer Dave Faulkner, who has been the primary songwriter of the band since its formation.
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Song StyleHoodoo Gurus are well-known for their fusion of pop-rock, power pop, rock and roll, and garage rock. "Death Defying" embodies these elements, contributing to the band's unique soundscape.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was one of the tracks from the album "Mars Needs Guitars!" that catapulted the band to fame in Australia, effectively making them fixtures on the Australian music charts in the mid-1980s.
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LyricsFaulkner’s songwriting, which often contains witty and poignant lyrics, can clearly be seen in "Death Defying." The song not only showcases his talents but also reflects the band's overall style and attitudes toward life and music.
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Influence"Death Defying" is considered one of Hoodoo Gurus' classic tracks. Despite being released more than three decades ago, the song continues to influence Australian rock and is still celebrated in the industry.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released on the Hoodoo Gurus' compilation album "Electric Soup/Gorilla Biscuit," which was first issued in 1992.
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