Once worked at a food and wine event in Pt Douglas. Folk were arseholes, flinging rubbish at us as we tried to pick up their empty glasses and clear tables of their shit. In the 'VIP' area Powderfinger had a table and were the only decent people there, respectfully clearing their table for us and thanking us for what we were doing. This video looks like that event. There was a happy ending though. A particularly obnoxious member of staff in the VIP area demanded that we clear away boxes of empty wine bottles that were piled next to boxes of full wine bottles, so we did this. One box of empties to the bin, one box of full to the van. Was a great after-party.
Yup, here we are, not just teetering at the edge anymore, like we were back when this was released, but balance lost and hurtling downwards into the abyss... Wish we could go back and just enjoy those last few years of relative freedom again
Fanning seems to be the only one who wants an end to the cycle of excess and substance. A wise man indeed ! You can only be happy in that lifestyle for so long.
We demolished the floor at The Prosynyum, Adelaide, just seen Rage Against an listened to Firestarter, boiling hot 41c on a Friday, now 2,500 moshing. Boom. Floor GONE. Firemen moving us out. I went to Perth, flew. Got a ticket. Met a Gal. Went into the Mosh, Surfed.
for those of you who do not know the meaning of this song and are curious (or for those of you who just like some fun facts): This song was written during the Howard Administration in Australia, and during his administration Pauline Hanson got voted in as the Independent leader of Oxley based on her racist and discriminating views, she openly made a speech in parliament stating that it was unfair for white Australians to receive less benefits than Aboriginals and believed that their benefits promoted segregation against white Australians and that any politician that believed otherwise should be thrown out of parliament for promoting segregation. She even went further in the speech to state that she wanted Australia's multiculturalism abolished, fully stating that "I believe we are in danger of being swamped by Asians" and that they "do not assimilate" into Australia, further stating that "if she has the right to decide who comes into her home, then she should have the right to decide who comes into her country" and "a truly multicultural country can never be strong or united". She then even proceeds to be extremely bigoted and racist in the speech. This speech was accepted by politicians and vilified by the majority of people, to the point that it even encouraged Bernard Fanning to write this song which he states is his first truly political song as the rest of his danced around issues but never fully were about a political issue until that speech, meaning that this song is about the racism in the government and of the anger of the people that was ignored. For those interested in what inspired the song: th-cam.com/video/sIef__jz4XQ/w-d-xo.html
@@ASoulReaver1 As your comment says... Pauline Hanson got voted in as the Independent leader of Oxley. How did she get voted in then? Isn't this usually done by winning the MAJORITY vote??
THE best PF song ever no one in UK knows who they are why??? brings back awesome memories of Oz brilliant band should have more coverage!!! ❤❤❤❤ them xxx
This is a great song. I was the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter in my own band at the time and I wasn’t really fussed on Powderfinger. But this is a really great song, powerful but ethereal vocals, great lyrics and nice harmonies. This is my new favourite song.
One of their best songs. Plenty of absolute bangers from Powder Finger! How’s the end of the clip where Bernard Fanning gets headbutted by that arrogant rich prick, walking out the door! He throws up a tip of cash in his face to distract Bernard while he goes in for the headbutt.
I wasn't a big finger fan until 1 morning In 1998 they played this on triple J as the world premier. I was walking to work and then Bam! Life changing tune! I was instantly hooked. The raw guitar and drums at the start get me going every time. I wish this was played live more back in the day, but man I loved their concerts none the less!
Sitting in doctors surgery in Perth listening to the lyrics & wondering if was about Jesus’ second coming 20+ years ago Amazing how music can be soundtrack to your life
Yes. It is. But Jesus doesn't exist. The 2nd coming of God, which means To invoke, Pour into, sacrifice, to manifest, is real. There will be a persons, or two, rather, who, together, can invoke and manifest reality.
i lived across the road in unit where this video was done i think they practiced nearby as well! as much as those days where messed up there even more messed up now!
Bernard is so hot. Also I think the thug with the goatee may be a young Damien Garvey( Cal MacGregor, Rake). Wasn't this filmed at the Brisbane Tivoli?
those pits..... i remember seeing this for the first time as a 16 year old being confused as fuck over whether i thought that chick dancing on the table was hot or not lol
Women who are confident enough to rock their natural body hair can be hot. We've just been conditioned in the West to have an aversion to it. Many countries see female armpit hair as totally normal.
Hes trying to warn the ignorant that overpopulation is a media sensation and dont drink the poison means don't drink the bullshit. But what do they do when someone is trying to warn them of impending doom, they punch em in the face.
How ironic. Given the renewed relevance of this song in 2023, and Pauline Hanson is one of the few political voices speaking out against the insanity over the last 3 years. Thanks Powderfinger for a fantastic song, and thanks Pauline.
@@eaprofiler648 If you're listening to the lyrics and saying "Thanks Pauline," then you've misunderstood the entire meaning of the song. The song is a warning against flirting with the poison chalice that is Hanson's politics.
Their best song. Unique sound. Wish they wrote more songs with this kind of mood and tone.
100% agree.
Agree
Took me years to realise this was one of theirs. I though it was some random JJJ one hit wonder.
@@lisanovosel3687 qqqaqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq1qqq1q1qq1qq
coulda been released yesterday
This is by far my favourite powderfinger song.
Once worked at a food and wine event in Pt Douglas. Folk were arseholes, flinging rubbish at us as we tried to pick up their empty glasses and clear tables of their shit. In the 'VIP' area Powderfinger had a table and were the only decent people there, respectfully clearing their table for us and thanking us for what we were doing. This video looks like that event.
There was a happy ending though. A particularly obnoxious member of staff in the VIP area demanded that we clear away boxes of empty wine bottles that were piled next to boxes of full wine bottles, so we did this. One box of empties to the bin, one box of full to the van. Was a great after-party.
This is a warning beautifully presented as entertainment. God bless
Absolutely
Freeky
Yup, here we are, not just teetering at the edge anymore, like we were back when this was released, but balance lost and hurtling downwards into the abyss... Wish we could go back and just enjoy those last few years of relative freedom again
The way the multi track vocals at the end get stronger and overshadow the main vocals is incredible
Muse are even better like that
Ditto!
great spot bruz
A brilliant track from a great band. Best out of Australia in my opinion. Love and peace to all - a Dublin fan.
I Hope All Australia Had A Good Tuesday!!!
What a joy it is to watch the one and only Fingers! Greetings from Argentina!
Silvina Gonzalez Lorenzo i
Fanning seems to be the only one who wants an end to the cycle of excess and substance. A wise man indeed !
You can only be happy in that lifestyle for so long.
So prophetic of Australia, the world at the close of 2023...
I remember Bernard and Finger since the big day out in Adelaide, '97. Rage.
We demolished the floor at The Prosynyum, Adelaide, just seen Rage Against an listened to Firestarter, boiling hot 41c on a Friday, now 2,500 moshing. Boom. Floor GONE. Firemen moving us out. I went to Perth, flew. Got a ticket. Met a Gal. Went into the Mosh, Surfed.
15c Each Beach Rock In Adelaide!!!
I love this song! Bernard's vocals + the guitar work is fabulous!
for those of you who do not know the meaning of this song and are curious (or for those of you who just like some fun facts):
This song was written during the Howard Administration in Australia, and during his administration Pauline Hanson got voted in as the Independent leader of Oxley based on her racist and discriminating views, she openly made a speech in parliament stating that it was unfair for white Australians to receive less benefits than Aboriginals and believed that their benefits promoted segregation against white Australians and that any politician that believed otherwise should be thrown out of parliament for promoting segregation. She even went further in the speech to state that she wanted Australia's multiculturalism abolished, fully stating that "I believe we are in danger of being swamped by Asians" and that they "do not assimilate" into Australia, further stating that "if she has the right to decide who comes into her home, then she should have the right to decide who comes into her country" and "a truly multicultural country can never be strong or united". She then even proceeds to be extremely bigoted and racist in the speech.
This speech was accepted by politicians and vilified by the majority of people, to the point that it even encouraged Bernard Fanning to write this song which he states is his first truly political song as the rest of his danced around issues but never fully were about a political issue until that speech, meaning that this song is about the racism in the government and of the anger of the people that was ignored.
For those interested in what inspired the song: th-cam.com/video/sIef__jz4XQ/w-d-xo.html
Oh well, good song none the less
Really you got that much politics out of this song. That must require a lot of acid taking.
Her speach was obviously NOT vilified by the majority of people if she won the majority vote
@@tucoselby she didn't though... She's in a minority party that has actually proven to be very corrupt over the years...
@@ASoulReaver1 As your comment says... Pauline Hanson got voted in as the Independent leader of Oxley.
How did she get voted in then? Isn't this usually done by winning the MAJORITY vote??
THE best PF song ever no one in UK knows who they are why??? brings back awesome memories of Oz brilliant band should have more coverage!!! ❤❤❤❤ them xxx
Very talented
Listening in 2021, timely, so timely. 💟
Oath, this is there best track
This is a great song. I was the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter in my own band at the time and I wasn’t really fussed on Powderfinger. But this is a really great song, powerful but ethereal vocals, great lyrics and nice harmonies. This is my new favourite song.
One of their best songs.
Plenty of absolute bangers from Powder Finger!
How’s the end of the clip where Bernard Fanning gets headbutted by that arrogant rich prick, walking out the door!
He throws up a tip of cash in his face to distract Bernard while he goes in for the headbutt.
I wasn't a big finger fan until 1 morning In 1998 they played this on triple J as the world premier.
I was walking to work and then Bam!
Life changing tune!
I was instantly hooked. The raw guitar and drums at the start get me going every time.
I wish this was played live more back in the day, but man I loved their concerts none the less!
Damn I wish I’d gone to see them in concert
Absolute greatness. My all time Powdies song
I heard this song when i was a kid. I was puzzled about the video. Now i think its soothing and i love it.
Soo good! Back when there were actually bands and decent video clips!!
Must be great living in the past
The music video was filmed at The Tivoli in Fortitude Valley Brisbane
Powderfinger are the best :)
ive been trying to find this video for ages
Me too!
Song of the times September 2020
She Chooses At Speed Of Light!!!
I remember this when I was in primary school I loved this song!
Primary school..... I was at university 😂
Boss 3 Not Possible Without Me!!!
This song is brilliant. Very uplifting, I probably looked into the lyrics too much😂 sue me. It's very soulful
From memory this about Pauline Hanson
Classic ❤
Very underrated band. Greetings from Nepal.
In Australia they aren't underrated
Gday from Australia bro. Hugs.
@@jasonbull3987 Just forgotten. Kids aye? Lol
My most favourite Powderfinger song since the day it came out!
Powerful!!!!
Sitting in doctors surgery in Perth listening to the lyrics & wondering if was about Jesus’ second coming 20+ years ago Amazing how music can be soundtrack to your life
Yes. It is. But Jesus doesn't exist. The 2nd coming of God, which means To invoke, Pour into, sacrifice, to manifest, is real. There will be a persons, or two, rather, who, together, can invoke and manifest reality.
@leon same!
@@James-xu8vlJesus, or God doesn't exist? Can you prove your claim?
Wow still relevant.... Again Oz has so much unearthed international talent.
I had dream so similar to this film clip. This will always be my favourite powderfinger song. ❤️
Earn It Men !!!!
luv ya powderfinger best eva
The covers band I used to sing for covered this. I enjoyed doing the high falsetto. :) Great song.
Great music so underrated
Absolutely love this song
still miss these tunes so much
Heard this song being played on the radio, had to look it up. Been a long time since I saw the video and its very good!
Yes, Why has this video been hidden for so many years ???
A chick with a dick. Clearly.
I know right!!! Loved this clip as a kid, and the song is one of my all time favs
Favourite song they do
Love this song
Beautiful song
Love it!!!!
very extremely awesome
This song is prophetic considering the pandemic. May the people rise up and win back their power and freedoms. 1111 thank yous Bernard Fanning...
Great Band.
Incredible song. I saw their last show in Melbourne, and was horribly disappointed they didn't play it
OMG... they didn't play this.. wtf.... I feel your pain/disappointment/did you punch one of them?
How versatile is this awesome band?! 😎👍🌈
i lived across the road in unit where this video was done i think they practiced nearby as well! as much as those days where messed up there even more messed up now!
Bon anniversaire Bernard Fanning!!!
Tell Whole Truth So Help You God
So good
Hypnotising song
Max Blunt Rocks Wow Port Elliot Jetty South Australia It's Only Small!!!
On the day you come rising up, it'll be far too late...
Bernard is so hot. Also I think the thug with the goatee may be a young Damien Garvey( Cal MacGregor, Rake). Wasn't this filmed at the Brisbane Tivoli?
Doormat With 2 Pot Plants Either Side At Front Door Melbourne + Adelaide!!!
Such a Queensland sound, yet so unique. IMMENSELY PROUD of these fellas.
those pits..... i remember seeing this for the first time as a 16 year old being confused as fuck over whether i thought that chick dancing on the table was hot or not lol
Women who are confident enough to rock their natural body hair can be hot. We've just been conditioned in the West to have an aversion to it. Many countries see female armpit hair as totally normal.
Planet Earth Time Line Pro!!!
is this shot entirely in the Tivoli?
can't believe it's 19 yrs old! fuck me I'm old
I can't believe Pauline is back in Parliament.
20 years now since it was recorded.
me too
Should have more views...
Upstairs Care Bears!!!
Australia Needs King In Every State Now Ok I Bet Ya!!!
Bernard fanning
He just reminds me of David Bowie 😊
💕 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕
Love this song. Also love the chick with the hairy pitts
Church Boss Is Pope vs Adelaide King Is Outsiders Boss
Funny at the end where Bernard gets headbutted
i thought that spoilt the video
Hes trying to warn the ignorant that overpopulation is a media sensation and dont drink the poison means don't drink the bullshit. But what do they do when someone is trying to warn them of impending doom, they punch em in the face.
Girl Love A Boy At School Is Best!!!
610 + 4500 + 21 Items Of Treasure I Got!!!
Overpopulation. Media sensation.
Sounds familiar.
Cool
Victor Harbour I Didn't Get Too!!!
Gloating Weapon I Own Beats America Ok Australia Men!!!
3:47 LOL
OOF
Say Boss Man 2 Of The Planet Worth Nothing Yes Or No
So how much does a razor cost ? I don't know but pppplllllease!
I'm The Real King And My Life Below 50 Safe!!!
Never actually listened to the lyrics of this song until recently. Wow, how relevant it is to the insanity of the last 3 years.
Pope Going For Eternal Life!!!
Power Socket Generater + TV + DVD Player + Movies + Pick Up Australia Air Port Maybe Maybe Maybe Maybe Or Parachute It In Like Food Drops!!!
Australia Needs Too Be Full + Set Example For Planet Earth Too Live Longer Yes Or No!!!
Iv Spent A Few Hours On TH-cam Technology Now!!!
Inshore Inshore Maslins Beach Cliff Tucked In Shallow As Man!!!
Bernard Fanning has claimed this song is about Pauline Hanson... and his perception of her ‘toxic politics’
Ohhh righto 🥴
How ironic. Given the renewed relevance of this song in 2023, and Pauline Hanson is one of the few political voices speaking out against the insanity over the last 3 years. Thanks Powderfinger for a fantastic song, and thanks Pauline.
@@eaprofiler648 If you're listening to the lyrics and saying "Thanks Pauline," then you've misunderstood the entire meaning of the song. The song is a warning against flirting with the poison chalice that is Hanson's politics.
@shaz5711 interpretation is in the ear of the listener my friend. Merry Christmas.😉
real baby its in heart baby the words beat says it all hunnnies xx
When you realise this was filmed in the Tivoli.
The peoples choice is tested
Everybody knows the good guy
s lost
Define 'good guys'?
I Don't See Penny Wong Name On My Vote List In Adelaide!!!
The system is collapsing...
Overpopulation...
Alian Powers Monopoly Game Tin From Year 1985