How much talent was there in the Aussie music scene in the late 90s early 2000s Skunkhour were at the top of the heap but never got the recognition they deserved. Amazing song amazing band
Such an underrated song - and band. Love these lyrics...really hit home.. "Broken free...almost Prettier than that butterfly i watch you head off through this night sky The thought of you lingers like the smoke that's drifting from my fingers While I sit, i see, there's a tree outside my room My face reflected in the pain of this moon Outside the cold rain cleanses my soul Whole, the distance between the rooms of my thoughts of us all Sitting in that room sometimes i get to thinking about myself Love, where does it come from? For days on end i would plead to the moon Where can i find someone to strip my flesh back bare to where the word begins Strip my flesh back bare to the wind that violates my skin Washing away, under the sun, I vanish in the street heat Melting on tar, lost in a wave of cut-throat urban values Looking for some, getting too few, breathing fumes and pipe-dreams Sliding, Holding... We're up to our necks in it We're up to our necks in it Walking the streets of this big shitty gritty city On a day when i feel like I'm living too close to the big electric light bulb in the sky Shy, the rats with wings mingle about my feet When i come to meet a man, a forsaken man He is alone, he has no home, no family here No brother, no mother, no sister, no other He cries to me, he is tired Where does he send his message? To what, to whom, to why, to where does he send it? What force is going to mend it? If we wished we could help this man and our backs would not break But hypocrisy only leaves us constantly bended He wishes to end it"
The progress that eats the soul of the past Demolished, lost and rebuilt Dehumanised, regimented When nine-to-five's the doctrine Give me the sky red behind the grey Buildings framed in a sunset I'm Sliding, holding We're up to our necks in it We're up to our necks in it -------------------------------------------- .... It was important to fill in those missing lyrics. With pleasure, Linda.
I first heard this song on a borrowed ‘walkman’ while bouncing around in the back of a bus somewhere in Thailand in the late 20th century. Loved it then, love it now.
Just came here to say that I love when Spotify's algorithm pulls gems like this on my “Discover Weekly” playlist, just listened to it for the first time and can’t get enough already!
there's two things i cant believe, one is that this awesome song has had only 974 views, and two, that it has a frickin ad b4 it with only that many views!
Great band. They gigged at my College in 1994. 2 of the lads came back to our Frat house for a jolly good toot after they'd played. Decadent time, great tunes.
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How much talent was there in the Aussie music scene in the late 90s early 2000s
Skunkhour were at the top of the heap but never got the recognition they deserved.
Amazing song amazing band
I keep coming back to this song, and let me tell you, it ages like fine wine.
They're coming back brother
Not many songs like this exist any more. Thought, feeling passion, etc all the emotions
@@aidangreen152 nah - there is good music, just have to find it!
2024 and I'm still coming back.
Glorious.... Australian music what happened.😭
Such an underrated song - and band. Love these lyrics...really hit home..
"Broken free...almost
Prettier than that butterfly i watch you head off through this night sky
The thought of you lingers like the smoke that's drifting from my fingers
While I sit, i see, there's a tree outside my room
My face reflected in the pain of this moon
Outside the cold rain cleanses my soul
Whole, the distance between the rooms of my thoughts of us all
Sitting in that room sometimes i get to thinking about myself
Love, where does it come from?
For days on end i would plead to the moon
Where can i find someone to strip my flesh back bare to where the word begins
Strip my flesh back bare to the wind that violates my skin
Washing away, under the sun, I vanish in the street heat
Melting on tar, lost in a wave of cut-throat urban values
Looking for some, getting too few, breathing fumes and pipe-dreams
Sliding, Holding...
We're up to our necks in it
We're up to our necks in it
Walking the streets of this big shitty gritty city
On a day when i feel like I'm living too close to the big electric light bulb in the sky
Shy, the rats with wings mingle about my feet
When i come to meet a man, a forsaken man
He is alone, he has no home, no family here
No brother, no mother, no sister, no other
He cries to me, he is tired
Where does he send his message?
To what, to whom, to why, to where does he send it?
What force is going to mend it?
If we wished we could help this man and our backs would not break
But hypocrisy only leaves us constantly bended
He wishes to end it"
Some of it is missing though. Sorry.
The progress that eats the soul of the past
Demolished, lost and rebuilt
Dehumanised, regimented
When nine-to-five's the doctrine
Give me the sky red behind the grey
Buildings framed in a sunset
I'm Sliding, holding
We're up to our necks in it
We're up to our necks in it
--------------------------------------------
.... It was important to fill in those missing lyrics.
With pleasure, Linda.
Never got the credit for a brilliant song. Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!
Wow been so long, time for a reunion.and 9-5 is still the doctrine
I first heard this song on a borrowed ‘walkman’ while bouncing around in the back of a bus somewhere in Thailand in the late 20th century. Loved it then, love it now.
there's something about aussie music that comforts the soul
Another song would have never heard and enjoyed without Triple J.
beat the drum
you wont get much better than this the world over. smooth, to the point, slick. Well done lads
8 months later. I totaly agree with myself. a first :)
They're Aussies, not Scots!
Absolutely.... lyrically, it’s probably one of the most underrated tracks ever.
Takes me right back to 1995. Ended up working with Aya Larkin a few years back on a film. Did all I could to avoid fanboying out too hard.
Lads, wherever you are, I hope you are happy. Memories of the Harbourside Brasserie still stand out 🔥🖖
One will never know the limit that human can take. Bless the ones that had nothing left .I love you all and thanks for being there for us.
Saw these guys last night on the Gold Coast. Smooth.....❤
One of the coolest songs ever made... This blew me away when I was just 11 years old!
My late 90's Sydney.
My Bass playing was taught by the greatness in this band!
Thank you Dean Sutherland!
DL.
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Thank us down under for this obscure band.
I saw this crew live in Darwin a very long time ago...seriously underrated band.
This takes me back to the glorious 90s.
beautiful, thought provoking, deepfelt song. I had forgotten about it. Brings back great memories of the 90's.
This song will continue to last the test of time. Thank you for uploading.
Damn, I recall seeing these guys open for cypress hill in Newcastle 94/5. Straight funky
Awesome concert with ice cube aswell
Omg you did. I saw cypress but mussed the openers .. bum
Such an underrated song/band, ❤❤
We sure are up to our necks in it. Cool, funky music - I miss this talented group...
They are touring now.
Sheer poetry on the human condition. This song should be a number one seller everywhere.
Just came here to say that I love when Spotify's algorithm pulls gems like this on my “Discover Weekly” playlist, just listened to it for the first time and can’t get enough already!
I can't believe it's been nearly 20 yrs !!!....it's still cool...
sort of kinda nearly 30 years.... and it's still very cool.. and undiscovered by those with heart and soul.
there's two things i cant believe, one is that this awesome song has had only 974 views, and two, that it has a frickin ad b4 it with only that many views!
I reckon about 800 of those views must be from me alone, Sheesh !
Wow.
That takes me back.
So clever!
Under-rated.
Words and Music make a song ,, 🌟✨🤗🎶
Such a great voice...awesome walk down memory lane
saw them last night!
dude what the fuck?? Are they still gigging???
Great, finally a skunkhour video online
Best band and song my kids will listen to this well after I am gone skunk hour yeeeh
great track
feels like the only song that can help me with my despair
Great band. They gigged at my College in 1994. 2 of the lads came back to our Frat house for a jolly good toot after they'd played. Decadent time, great tunes.
My absolute favourite tune ever.
how could any body put thumbs down to this song
because the starting is garbage and makes you think the song is trash
Heard kick in the door recently and reminded me of how I used to listen to skunkhour a lifetime ago
Its floppin brilliant 💖💖💖
One of my favourite songs of all time
Oh yeah I love it ! Xx memories xx
Have only just stumbled upon your tunes......loving it
Still brilliant.
Loved this in Adelaide back in the day.
Who's up to form Stoatyear?
Thanks for the memories and taking me back to a special time in my life
Brilliant song!
Great Aussie Funk.
great video Also
A classic from the period, shame they split because of lack of radio support.
they've been on tour they played Melbourne last month and they are playing Brisbane in January
@@GHOSTUNIT101 cool! Thanx for letting me know. ☺
Touring at the moment and killn it!❤
@@sharonpothecary6200 I know! I'm going to see them.
yess...!!!
Love this song to death ❤
Be there better ?
This ol'Pirate thinks nay .
cut the vids guys. the music says it all. timeless. ala lennies tavern at glenelg SA.
come back
I can see why they are when they are. The hype died and I have not thought of them in, is it 30 or 25 years?
But for the time a OK Australian band. ❤
🌟🧩🪷💎🛸🎼🦋🌈🙏🤩
" What did that man say " ? " Hmm , fuck all your worship " . " Strange , I thought he said something " .
Amazing tune. Shame that the TH-cam version has so much bass - it muddies up everything.
Influencers on the Sydney scene of today
Up to our necks in shit!