Is There Anybody In There?
 Versions
Commentary
Lyrics
The Single
Released In: [Australia / NZ].
Release Date: 1986.
Australian Chart Position: [Did Not Enter].
Front Cover:
Back Cover:
Promotional video screen shots:
Single Availability: Extremely rare.
Value: A$6-A$28.
Australian single only. 7" has "Dog" as b-side
(not really impressive) but 12" has an extended version of "Is There Anybody In There?" as well as the b-side only "Honey In The Jar"
(instrumental).
Versions
| Version |
Length |
Source |
Availability |
Studio
 |
3:25 |
Human Frailty album. |
Extremely common. Available new in CD and digital form. |
| Studio |
3:24 |
Natural
Selection / Greatest Hits album and video. |
Extremely common. Available new in CD, CD/DVD, DVD and digital
form. |
| Studio |
3:25 |
Non-Australian versions of the Collected Works
album. |
Moderately common. Not available new. |
| Studio |
3:25 |
Australian Is There Anybody In There? single. |
Extremely rare. Not available new. |
| Studio (extended mix) |
5:16 |
Australian 12" Is There Anybody In There?
single. |
Extremely rare. Not available new. |
| Studio (extended mix) |
5:16 |
US promo 12" Throw Your Arms Around Me single. |
Extremely rare. Not available new. |
| Live |
3:54 |
20th Anniversary edition version of the Human Frailty
album. |
Moderately common. Available new in CD/DVD form. |
Recommended Version.
Commentary
Comments from the "Natural
Selection" liner notes (by Mark Seymour):
Television is evil. Like alcohol and penicillin, it can be
beneficial if taken in moderation, but is always lethal in large doses. Few can
avoid its addictive pleasures. It is the purveyor of lies and deceit in every
family home, and the poor victims of its toxic messages are hypnotised by the
elegance of its pictures. They are waiting in line right now, in the McDonalds
dive through just of Glenhuntly road, Elsternwick.
Lyrics
Well, I was lookin' out the window
There's nothing there to see
I needed inspiration-
So I turned on the TV
Is there anybody in there?
Well, Reagan finally cracked
and the Yankees went to war
We peeled away the bandages
And looked into the sore
Is there anybody in there?
Is there anybody in there?
Is there anybody in there?
Yeh, well...
Well everyone was watching
As we counted out the dead
All these people bleeding
In someone else's head
Is there anybody in there?
Is there anybody in there?
Is there anybody in there?
Don't leave it uncovered
Better cover it over
Don't leave it uncovered
Better cover it over
Don't leave it uncovered
Cover it over
I got the box between my hands -
I shook it all around
I got Judgment Day on long form
But there wasn't any sound
Is there anybody in there?
So I bolted out the backgate -
I can't watch TV no more
What with all these dyin' children
Screamin' at my door.
Is there anybody in there?
Is there anybody in there?
Is there anybody in there?
Yeh, is there anybody in there?
Did you ever ask yourself?
Did you ever wonder why?
Why you quake and tremble
When you look up at the sky?
Don't leave it uncovered
Better cover it over
Don't leave it uncovered
Better cover it over
Don't leave it uncovered
Cover it over
Yeeeeeeeeeh
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