This was the first time many of these tracks, including b-sides and alternate versions, appeared on CD.
While a few remixes were also absent from this collection, the most notable missing songs are four b-sides which appeared on various editions of the "Come Undone" single in 1993:
"Falling Angel"
"Time for Temptation"
"Stop Dead"
"To the Shore (remix)"
"To the Shore" originally appeared on the band's first album Duran Duran (1981), but due to the playing time limitations of vinyl records, when the album was reissued in 1983 the song was dropped in favour of the new single "Is There Something I Should Know?". The song remained unfamiliar to many who became fans only after their mainstream success in 1983 and after.
Notorious
Duran Duran Lyrics
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No-no-notorious
I can't read about it, burns the skin from your eyes
I'll do fine without it, here's one you don't compromise
Lies come hard to disguise
Let me to fight it out, not wild about it
Lay your seedy judgments, who says they're part of our lives?
You own the money, you control the witness
I hear you're lonely, don't monkey with my business
You pay the profits to justify your reasons
I heard your promise but I don't believe it
That's why I'll do it again
No-no-notorious
Girls will keep the secrets, so long as boys make the noise
Fools run rings to break up, something they'll never destroy
Grand notorious slam, bam, and who really gives a damn
For a flaky bandit?
Don't ask me to bleed about it, I need this blood to survive
You own the money, you control the witness
I hear you're lonely, don't monkey with my business
You pay the profits to justify your reasons
I heard your promise but I don't believe it
That's why I'll do it again
No-no-notorious
Notorious
Notorious
You own the money, you control the witness
I hear you're lonely, don't monkey with my business
You pay the profits to justify your reasons
I heard your promise but I don't believe it
You own the money, you control the witness
I hear you're lonely, don't monkey with my business
You pay the profits to justify your reasons
I heard your promise but I don't believe it
That's why I'll do it again
No
No-no
That's why I'll do it again
No-notorious
Yeah, that's why I'll do it again
No-no-notorious
Yeah, that's why I'll do it again
No-notorious
No-no-notorious (yeah, that's why I'll do it again)
No-notorious
No-no-notorious
The lyrics to Duran Duran's song "Notorious" revolve around the idea of defiance and rebellion against authority. The song's title itself seems to be a play on words, with the word "notorious" generally being associated with negative connotations, such as infamy or disgrace. However, in this context, the word is used to represent something positive, something to be proud of, a badge of honor. The speaker is saying "no" to the constraints and limitations imposed by society, particularly those who control the money and the media.
The lyrics reveal a sense of distrust towards the establishment and its power structures, with lines such as "You own the money, you control the witness" and "Lies come hard to disguise". The speaker is wary of the promises made by those in charge and is unwilling to compromise their beliefs or succumb to the expectations of others. There is a sense of defiance, with the repetition of "No-no-notorious" and the determination to "do it again" despite efforts to quash their rebellious spirit.
Overall, the song seems to be a call to arms for those who feel marginalized or oppressed, encouraging them to stand up for themselves and fight against the status quo. With its catchy beat and memorable lyrics, "Notorious" remains a classic example of Duran Duran's unique sound and message.
Line by Line Meaning
No-no-notorious
Emphasizing the rebellious and non-conforming nature
No-no-notorious
Repeating the above sentiment
I can't read about it, burns the skin from your eyes
I refuse to be blinded by the media and sensationalism, which have the potential to harm me
I'll do fine without it, here's one you don't compromise
I am able to manage without compromise, except for what is important to me
Lies come hard to disguise
It is difficult to conceal deceit, as it has a way of evidenced itself
Let me to fight it out, not wild about it
I prefer to confront my issues head-on, rather than avoiding them
Lay your seedy judgments, who says they're part of our lives?
I urge you to stop passing judgments that are unnecessary and not meant for us
You own the money, you control the witness
Money has the power to maneuver the narrative and to influence what is perceived as true
I hear you're lonely, don't monkey with my business
I am disturbed by your rumors and lack of involvement, therefore please mind your own business
You pay the profits to justify your reasons
You use your profits to vindicate your actions, thereby conceal the truth
I need this blood to survive
This is my passion, my life, and my livelihood
Girls will keep the secrets, so long as boys make the noise
Women will keep the secrets/aspects hidden as long as men are loud, violent, and make a fuss about it
Fools run rings to break up, something they'll never destroy
The foolish attempt to break up an indestructible bond, to no avail
Grand notorious slam, bam, and who really gives a damn
A grand and notorious event that nobody cares for
For a flaky bandit?
Is it worth it for the unreliable and dishonest individual?
Don't ask me to bleed about it, I need this blood to survive
Do not expect me to be affected by something negatively that is imperative to my survival
No-notorious
Stressing the importance of staying true to oneself
Notorious
Emphasizing the rebellious and non-conforming nature
You pay the profits to justify your reasons
You use your profits to vindicate your actions, thereby conceal the truth
No
A negative assertion of reassertion
No-no
Stressing the seriousness of the refusal or rejection
That's why I'll do it again
I will maintain my beliefs and actions despite opposition or criticism
No-notorious
Stressing the importance of staying true to oneself
Yeah, that's why I'll do it again
Affirming the decision to maintain one's beliefs and actions
No-no-notorious
Repeating the above sentiment
No-notorious
Stressing the importance of staying true to oneself
No-no-notorious (yeah, that's why I'll do it again)
Reiterating the importance of staying true to oneself, making one's own decisions, and not conforming to societal norms or expectations
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Nigel Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon John Le Bon
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Ivan A. Medina
Lyrics Now!:
No-no-notorious, notorious (ah)
No-no-notorious
I can't read about it
Burns the skin from your eyes
I'll do fine without it
Here's one you don't compromise
Lies come hard in disguise
They need to fight it out
Not wild about it
Lay your seedy judgments
Who says they're part of our lives?
You own the money
You control the witness
I'll leave you lonely
Don't monkey with my business
You pay the prophets to justify your reasons
I heard your promise, but I don't believe it
That's why I've done it again
No-no-notorious
Girls will keep the secrets (uh)
So long as boys make a noise
Fools run rings to break up
Something they'll never destroy
Grand Notorious slam (bam)
And who really gives a damn for a flaky bandit?
Don't ask me to bleed about it
I need this blood to survive
You own the money
You control the witness
I'll leave you lonely
Don't monkey with my business
You pay the prophets to justify your reasons
I heard your promise, but I don't believe it
That's why I've done it again
No-no-notorious
Notorious
Notorious
You own the money
You control the witness
I'll leave you lonely
Don't monkey with my business
You pay the prophets to justify your reasons
I heard your promise, but I don't believe it
You own the money
You control the witness
I'll leave you lonely
Don't monkey with my business
You pay the prophets to justify your reasons
I heard your promise, but I don't believe it
That's why I've done it again
No
No-no
That's why I've done it again (no)
(Notorious) yeah, that's why I've done it again (no-no-notorious)
Yeah, that's why I've done it again (no-, notorious)
(No-no-notorious) yeah, that's why I've done it again
No-, notorious
No-no-Notorious
Ken Kaneki
Letra da música, para cantar junto
I can't read about it
Burns the skin from your eyes
I'll do fine without it
Here's one you don't compromise
Lies come hard to disguise
Let me to fight it out
Not wild about it
Lay your seedy judgements
Who says they're part of our lives?
You own the money
You control the witness
I hear you're lonely
Don't monkey with my business
You pay the profits to justify the reasons
I heard your promise
But I don't believe it
That's why I'll do it again
No no notorious
Girls will keep the secrets
So long as boys make the noise
Fools run rings to break up
Something they'll never destroy
Grand notorious slam
Bam!
And who really gives a damn
For a flaky bandit?
Don't ask me to bleed about it
I need this blood to survive
You own the money
You control the witness
I hear you're lonely
Don't monkey with my business
You pay the profits to justify the reasons
I heard your promise
But I don't believe it
That's why I'll do it again
No no notorious
L
Let's be fair, our parents who were born in the 70's and the 80's definitely had the best music hands down 🙌
Antajuan Grady
...the 60s though truly had the best!
wayofthinkin
I was born in 1951, and i believe that the best music was in the 80's, and DD was the best of the best !!
Alberto Ignacio Martin Leon
Damn Right
tom thumb
I was a teenager on the 80s and we sooooooo had the best music
Carlos Carbonell
I can’t say that I’m a fan of today’s music, more so stuff like this tbh
Lynn Marie Anderson
This is a true story I'm about to tell you. This song came out when I was sixteen, I happen to be 50 years old now. I wasn't happy with my parents and I didn't like high school anymore, I made a couple of strange half hearted attempts at running away from home. My parents weren't sure what to do. They forced me to go to a psychiatric ward for teens. It was a very frightening experience for me. I was a good student and I never messed around with drugs or alcohol. There were some rough kids in there. I couldn't understand why I was placed there. I got diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. So one of the groups they had during the day was occupational therapy where you make crafts. One of the first things to make was a leather wristband. You could put your name on it or some other word. Since I didn't like it there and I was angry, and I loved Duran Duran and this song was the newest song on the radio, on my wristband I put the word NOTORIOUS. I still remember that.💖
Johnny Boyrebel
Thanks for sharing ! wow ! great to read your life story Lynn !
Chip Douglas
John Taylor is the most underrated bassist in history.
Norma Tible
Chip Douglas yes but for me he is TOPS