According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles.
There are at least two artists with this name:
1. A popular American rock band
2. A psytrance artist
(If you are scrobbling tracks here from Chicago - Music From The Miramax Motion Picture, please fix your tags.)
3. A Japanese vocalist named CHICACO but weirdly gets redirected here. She's been active in LYDIA GRAVE and the touhou arrangement circle ESQUARIA.
The second Chicago is a psytrance artist, the pseudonym of David Potter Christman. He is a member of 1200 Micrograms
Look Away
Chicago Lyrics
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Told me 'bout the new love you found
I said, "I'm happy for you, I'm really happy for you"
Found someone else
I guess I won't be comin' 'round
I guess it's over, baby
It's really over baby, whoa
And from what you said
I know you've gotten over me
It'll never be the way it used to be
So if it's gotta be this way
Don't worry baby, I can take the news, okay
But if you see me walkin' by
And the tears are in my eyes
Look away, baby, look away
If we meet on the streets someday
And I don't know what to say
Look away, baby, look away
Don't look at me
I don't want you to see me this way
When we both agreed as lovers
We were better off as friends
That's how it had to be
Yeah, that's how it had to be
I tell you I'm fine
But sometimes I just pretend
Wish you were holdin' me
Wish you were still holding me, whoa
I just never thought
That I would be replaced so soon
I wasn't prepared to hear those words from you
I know I wanted to be free
Yeah, baby, this is how we wanted it to be
But if you see me walkin' by
And the tears are in my eyes
Look away, baby, look away
And if we meet on the streets someday
And I don't know what to say
Look away, baby, look away
Don't look at me
I don't want you to see me this way
If you see me walkin' by
And the tears are in my eyes
Look away, baby, look away
And if we meet on the streets someday
And I don't know what to say
Look away, baby, look away
Don't look at me
I don't want you to see me this way
If you see me walkin' by
And the tears are in my eyes
Look away, baby, look away
Don't look at me
I don't want you to see me this way
When you called me up this mornin'
Told me 'bout the new love you found
I said, "I'm happy for you, I'm really happy for you"
The song "Look Away" by Chicago is a heart-wrenching ballad that deals with the emotions of a broken-hearted person who has been left behind by their significant other. The song starts with the person on the receiving end of a phone call from their ex, who tells them about the new love they have found. The person tries to be cordial and tells their ex that they are happy for them before accepting that their relationship is truly over.
The lyrics show that the person has already come to terms with the fact that their relationship is over and that their ex has found someone new. However, the person is still struggling to come to grips with their own feelings of hurt and pain. They ask their ex not to look at them if they meet on the street and not to see them with tears in their eyes, highlighting their vulnerability and raw emotions.
The song is a reflection of the reality of breakups and the pain that comes with them. It shows how difficult it is to move on from someone you still have feelings for and how even if you try to be amicable, the pain lingers on. Overall, "Look Away" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to anyone who has ever been left behind by someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
When you called me up this mornin', Told me 'bout the new love you found, I said, "I'm happy for you, I'm really happy for you"
When you called me this morning to tell me about the new person you're with, I put on a brave face and said I'm happy for you, even if it hurts me to say it.
Found someone else, I guess I won't be comin' 'round, I guess it's over, baby, It's really over baby, whoa
Since you've found someone else, it's clear that our relationship is over and I won't be around anymore.
And from what you said, I know you've gotten over me, It'll never be the way it used to be, So if it's gotta be this way, Don't worry baby, I can take the news, okay
Based on what you've told me, I can tell you've moved on from me and things will never be the same between us. If this is how it has to be, then don't worry about hurting me more, I can handle it.
But if you see me walkin' by, And the tears are in my eyes, Look away, baby, look away
If you ever see me walking by and notice that I'm upset and crying, please don't look at me and just look away.
If we meet on the streets someday, And I don't know what to say, Look away, baby, look away, Don't look at me, I don't want you to see me this way
If we happen to cross paths one day and I'm at a loss for words or feeling emotional, please don't look at me and just look away, as I don't want you to see me in that state.
When we both agreed as lovers, We were better off as friends, That's how it had to be, Yeah, that's how it had to be
We both agreed that it was better for us to just be friends rather than continue our romantic relationship, and that was the best decision for us to make.
I tell you I'm fine, But sometimes I just pretend, Wish you were holdin' me, Wish you were still holding me, whoa
Although I say that I'm doing okay, sometimes I'm just pretending and really I wish you were still with me, holding me in your arms like you used to.
I just never thought, That I would be replaced so soon, I wasn't prepared to hear those words from you, I know I wanted to be free, Yeah, baby, this is how we wanted it to be
I never expected to be replaced by someone else so quickly, and hearing those words from you caught me off guard. I wanted to be free and this is what we agreed upon, but it still hurts to know you've moved on.
If you see me walkin' by, And the tears are in my eyes, Look away, baby, look away
Once again, if you happen to see me walking by and crying, please don't look at me and just look away.
And if we meet on the streets someday, And I don't know what to say, Look away, baby, look away, Don't look at me, I don't want you to see me this way
If we come across each other one day and I'm lost for words or feeling emotional, please don't look at me and just look away, as I don't want you to see me in that state.
If you see me walkin' by, And the tears are in my eyes, Look away, baby, look away, Don't look at me, I don't want you to see me this way
Once again, if you happen to see me walking by and crying, please don't look at me and just look away.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Diane Warren
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@michaelshaffer8451
When this song skyrocketed to the #1 spot on Billboard, many people who had never heard of Chicago instantly fell in love with Chicago, and those who had loved Chicago since it’s inception, couldn’t believe it was them because the group had not had a hit without Cetera or Scheff since the early 70s.
Peter Cetera had been the de facto voice, and with the advent of music videos on MTV and VH1, the face of Chicago, an inconvenient consequence of the medium and a thorn in the side of most other members of the band who did not want any one member of the band to outshine the rest.
The band had been struggling with the death of Terry Kath since early 1978. They lost the soul of the band, she’d their first producer and struggled for several years with drug addiction and a fan base that wanted more ballads than their avant garde roots of the past. Seeing the future of music videos and wanting to make a name for himself as a part-time solo artist, Peter Cetera took the lead and was the first member of the band to clean up his life by quitting the drug scene that had plagued the band for the better part of the past decade. He also lost weight and got into the best shape of his life. He had recently gotten married, was starting a family and wanted to put his best foot forward in order to bring the band back up and to plant the seeds for his eventual departure from the group. This culminated in the band’s ultimatum to Cetera to either sign a contract of compliance, or leave the group. Cetera, for better or worse, decided to leave Chicago upon the completion of their 1985 world tour and embark on his solo career and a decidedly less demanding schedule that would afford him more time to spend with his family while he worked.
Jason Scheff joined the band in 1986 after the band tried to find a replacement for Cetera and subsequently record their new album, Chicago 18. Scheff was a very good fit for the band, being an outstanding bass player and the tenor voice Chicago needed after losing Cetera. Although Cetera’s departure was abrupt, Scheff and keyboardist Bill Champlin were able to take Chicago into a slightly different direction and kept the band’s success intact until the early 90s when rock and roll gave way to the angst sound of grunge. By the mid-90s, there was essentially no market for the “Chicago Sound” on top 40 radio. At that time, Chicago transitioned into a touring band with a catalog of hits that would still fill stadiums and arenas. The band toured relentlessly, playing their greatest hits and releasing an occasional new song or two on different iterations of their greatest hits albums.
Today, the band only has three original members who still tour with the group. They still tour relentlessly and will still fill smaller venues with their die hard fans.
@renecyrus4004
"Look Away"
When you called me up this morning
Told me 'bout the new love you found
I said "I'm happy for you
I'm really happy for you"
Found someone else
I guess I won't be coming 'round
I guess it's over, baby
It's really over, baby, whoa
And from what you said
I know you've gotten over me
It'll never be the way it used to be
So if it's gotta be this way
Don't worry, baby, I can take the news okay
[Chorus:]
But if you see me walking by
And the tears are in my eyes
Look away, baby, look away
If we meet on the streets someday
And I don't know what to say
Look away, baby, look away
Don't look at me
I don't want you to see me this way
When we both agreed as lovers
We were better off as friends
That's how it had to be
Yeah, that's how it had to be
I tell you I'm fine
But sometimes I just pretend
Wish you were holding me
Wish you were still holding me, whoa
I just never thought
That I would be replaced so soon
I wasn't prepared to hear those words from you
I know I wanted to be free
Yeah, baby, this is how we wanted it to be
[Chorus 2x]
When you called me up this morning
Told me 'bout the new love you found
I said "I'm happy for you
I'm really happy for you"
@allenodett4888
I'm 51 and the 80s had the greatest music and I love listening to it and reminiscing the good times I had growing up in Arkansas and Missouri. The era might be gone but the music lives on!!!
@paulrobilotti9294
51 youngster, I am 75 and still listening to this music of my youth
@DoiInthanon1897
My dad has always loved Chicago. At 20, I am glad to say I can similarly appreciate this band! 80’s music was like nothing else. Beautiful song!
@luckymex1627
I’m so glad I grew up in this magical music era!!
@juancarlosvasquezurena5999
I'm soo glad too for the great music of Chicago.
@bethanyhenderson3414
Still listening in 2023 and I will always be listening to this music. I will be 49 this May. This song like others take me back. I love it.
@Henry-fx2vp
I’ll be 49 this May as well…Happy early birthday to another 1974 May baby!!! I remember listening to all these songs growing up trying to catch them off the radio to put on a tape/cassette….Wish we could all go back and relive all the good times…
@georgemathie8123
I'll be 45 in May 29th my friend however I love Chicago this song is still so potent and heartbreaking in 2023
@dbel1980
Ain't no heartbreak song like an 80s breakup song
@georgemathie8123
@@dbel1980 absolutely they definitely don't make songs like this anymore