Created by Nick Rhodes (keyboards) and John Taylor (bass) in Birmingham, England in 1978, it later add took in Roger Taylor (drums), Andy Taylor (guitar), and Simon Le Bon (lead vocals). The band has sold more than 100 million records over their more than 40 years of existence, making them one of the best-selling groups in history.
Their songs are often vivid, hook-laden pieces dance pop that have fared well on the radio, but what many remember best about Duran Duran is their iconic music videos. Though many of the videos were tongue-in-cheek, the band has never quite escaped the glamorous and decadent 'jet set' image that their early videos projected. Their flashy outfits and strident, art rock influenced music showed an immense debt to 70s English glam artists such as David Bowie and Roxy Music, yet the band grasped a sense of their own identity and became one of the keystones of the new romantic movement.
Their first singer and one of their original founding members was Stephen Duffy, and their original bassist was Simon Colley. Several drummers and guitarists were subsequently tried, as well as a handful of vocalists, after Duffy left Duran Duran early in 1979. The band felt that they had something special with vocalist Simon Le Bon, and the group smashed into the pop scene shortly afterwards when "Planet Earth", their debut single, was released on 2 February 1981.
"Planet Earth" became an immediate hit in the band's native U.K., reaching #12 on the U.K. Singles Chart on 21 February, and it did even better in Australia, hitting #8 there. Being Duran Duran's first Top 10 hit anywhere in the world, the song showed the group's interest in international stardom. The band's eponymous debut album came out promptly afterwards in June 1981. 'Duran Duran' hit #3 on the album charts and remained in the U.K. Top 100 for 117 weeks, achieving platinum status by December 1982. The initial United States release failed to generate much interest at first, but the group was a British sensation due to their strident mix of pop rock and electronic music.
Music videos for hit singles "Planet Earth" and "Careless Memories" were filmed in December 1980. As they also experienced considerable success with "Girls on Film", which hit #5 on the UK Singles Chart and #11 on the Australian Singles Chart, the group firmly grasped the opportunity to make a name for themselves in musical television. As their fame grew, some fans worried that Duran Duran could have peaked too early. They headed into AIR Studios in London in early 1982 anxious to somehow top themselves.
Band member John Taylor came up with the new album's title, 'Rio', as a product of his fascination with the flaunting sexuality and diverse atmosphere of Brazil. He later said, "Rio, to me, was shorthand for the truly foreign, the exotic, a cornucopia of earthly delights, a party that would never stop." The band had their own plans and ambitions for promotion and reunited with director Russell Mulcahy (who was behind the video for "Planet Earth") to plan out the release of a full length 'video album'— eleven videos in total. Totally dedicated to on-site filming, guitarist Andy Taylor even contracted a tropical virus and ended up hospitalized, thankfully getting better relatively quickly.
'Rio' was, simply, a commercial juggernaut. The band's second studio album, originally released worldwide on 10 May 1982, reached #2 in the UK and #1 in Australia. Massively popular in the U.S., it earned a gold disc on 1 March 1983 and went platinum on 26 April 1983, eventually reaching double-platinum status. As songs such as "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Rio" received considerable airplay, critical acclaim also grew for the release. With MTV heavily playing the band's music videos, the album is still held as one of the best new wave albums ever. In April 2013, 'Rio' was even voted #3 in BBC Radio 2's 'Top 100 Favourite Albums of all time' list.
In 1985, Duran Duran performed "A View To A Kill" for the the James Bond film of the same name. The song appeared in the movie's title sequence and was also a best-selling single in its own right. In 1987, "Out Of My Mind" was featured at the end credits of the drama film 'The Saint' as well.
Like Depeche Mode, Duran Duran was among the earliest bands to work on their own remixes. From the very beginning, the band had a keen sense of style, and worked with stylist Perry Haines and fashion designers such as Kahn & Bell and Antony Price to build a sharp and elegant image, soon growing beyond the ruffles and sashes of the pirate-flavoured New Romantic look.
Although the group never disbanded, it went through several line-up changes over the years - American guitarist Warren Cuccurullo (formerly of Missing Persons) was also a member of the band from 1989 to 2001, and drummer Sterling Campbell was a member from 1989 to 1991. John Taylor, Roger Taylor and Andy Taylor all returned in 2001 and created a stir among music media and the band's fans. Duran Duran released the first album from the reunited line-up, Astronaut, in 2004, which was in turn followed up by many sold out shows in England, most notably Wembley Arena, where a live DVD of the tour was filmed in 2004/2005.
In October of 2006, it was announced on Duran Duran's website that Andy Taylor had left the band. The band's latest album, 'Red Carpet Massacre' was released in November 2007. They performed the album live in New York City on Broadway at the Barrymore Theater, for what was originally scheduled as an unprecedented 10-night run. A stage hand union strike shortened the run by a few nights, but Duran Duran were able to re-schedule the shows elsewhere. They went on to tour the world, ending their successful run in December of 2008.
2008 also saw the release of a new DVD that documents the making of their now-classic "Rio" album (called "Classic Albums: Rio (Collector's Edition)"), and a book called "Would Someone Please Explain?"- a compilation of questions from the "Ask Katy" area of their popular website.
Duran Duran returned at the end of 2010 with their 13th album, the digital and self-released album All You Need Is Now which debuted at number one on the iTunes charts in many countries (including the USA). The physical version of the album will be released with bonus tracks in February 2011. The album was produced by Mark Ronson.
2015 saw the band return with the album Paper Gods, which was led by the single "Pressure Off" featuring Janelle Monae and Nile Rodgers. The album was the band's first top 10 chart success in the U.S. in over 20 years, and also reached number 5 in the U.K.
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Safe
Duran Duran Lyrics
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How about you and me get down
How about you and me get down
Baby I know you've been around
Unmake your bed
Don't think about what lies ahead
Don't you wanna be misled
Don't you wanna be misled
Fame
Seems a far-off day
When enough was never enough
Vain
How I played my hand
One more reckless man in the rough
Strange
How we explain
The story that we've lived through
Change
My karma train
The person I can be for you is
Safe
(Safe, in the heat of the moment)
A stillness that comes to me
When I'm close to you
Safe
(Safe, at the speed of atonement)
A feeling that runs so deep
That it scares me, too
Dazed
By my own escape
From the single state I was used to
Face
My catch twenty two
Can I stay this way if I choose to
Wrong
To be so contained
Now I can't explain
What is happening
Strong
Is the human chain
As it pulls me through
What I bring to you is
Safe
(Safe, in the heat of the moment)
A stillness that comes to me
When I'm close to you
Safe
(Safe, at the speed of atonement)
A feeling that runs so deep
That it scares me, too
Safe
(Safe, in the heat of the moment)
A stillness that comes to me
When I'm close to you
Safe
(Safe, at the speed of atonement)
A feeling that runs so deep
That it scares me, too
(Fame
Seems a far-off day
When enough was never enough
Vain
How I played my hand
One more reckless man in the rough)
Hook a finger wink an eye
Caresses running up your thigh
Scratch my surface dig in deep
There's always secrets left to keep
Safe not sound
Who made these rules
Crowd control for enlightened fools
So come on boy let's change the pace
Come, feel the chill of my embrace
People say you've been around
How about you and me get down
How about you and me get down
Baby I know you've been around
Unmake your bed
Don't think about what lies ahead
Don't you wanna be misled
Don't you wanna be misled
Safe
(Safe, in the heat of the moment)
A stillness that comes to me
When I'm close to you
Safe
(Safe, at the speed of atonement)
A feeling that runs so deep
That it scares me, too
Safe
(Safe, in the heat of the moment)
A stillness that comes to me
When I'm close to you
Safe
(Safe, at the speed of atonement)
A feeling that runs so deep
That it scares me, too.
The lyrics of Duran Duran's "Safe" tells the story of finding comfort in someone during a confusing and uncertain moment in life. The singer seems to be seeking solace in a person who has been around and seen more than they have- as if to say that this person has enough experience to lead them through their momentary rough patch. They seem to be saying that they want to leave their worries behind and be with this person, regardless of what the future holds. The chorus "Safe, in the heat of the moment, a stillness that comes to me when I'm close to you" suggests that being with this person brings a sense of calmness and tranquility to the singer.
In the verse "Wrong to be so contained, now I can't explain what is happening, strong is the human chain as it pulls me through" the singer seems to be acknowledging that their feelings for this person are guiding them through their confusion even though it may not be the "right" thing to do. The words "strong is the human chain" suggest that their connection to this person is unbreakable.
The bridge of the song "Hook a finger, wink an eye, caresses running up your thigh, scratch my surface, dig in deep, there's always secrets left to keep" contains sexual innuendo but also suggests that both parties have secrets and are discovering each other's vulnerabilities.
Line by Line Meaning
People say you've been around
The singer is aware that the person they are talking to has a reputation for being promiscuous.
How about you and me get down
The singer suggests having sex with the person they are talking to.
Baby I know you've been around
The singer reaffirms that they are aware of the other person's sexual history.
Unmake your bed
The singer is asking the other person to leave their past behind.
Don't think about what lies ahead
The singer is urging the other person to live in the moment and not worry about the future.
Don't you wanna be misled
The singer is suggesting that it might be more fun to take risks and embrace the unknown.
Fame
Seems a far-off day
When enough was never enough
Vain
How I played my hand
One more reckless man in the rough
The singer reflects on their past mistakes and how they pursued fame and fortune to excess.
Strange
How we explain
The story that we've lived through
Change
My karma train
The person I can be for you is
The singer is contemplating how their life story has led them to this moment and how they can change for the better for the person they are talking to.
Safe
(Safe, in the heat of the moment)
A stillness that comes to me
When I'm close to you
Safe
(Safe, at the speed of atonement)
A feeling that runs so deep
That it scares me, too
The singer describes feeling safe and calm in the other person's presence, but also feeling vulnerable and scared by the intensity of their emotions.
Dazed
By my own escape
From the single state I was used to
Face
My catch twenty two
Can I stay this way if I choose to
The singer reflects on how their newfound relationship status has left them feeling disoriented and unsure if they can maintain it for the long term.
Wrong
To be so contained
Now I can't explain
What is happening
Strong
Is the human chain
As it pulls me through
What I bring to you is
The singer recognizes that it's not healthy to suppress their emotions, but also feels overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. They acknowledge the strength of their connection to the other person and promise to be there for them.
Hook a finger wink an eye
Caresses running up your thigh
Scratch my surface dig in deep
There's always secrets left to keep
Safe not sound
Who made these rules
Crowd control for enlightened fools
So come on boy let's change the pace
Come, feel the chill of my embrace
The singer invites the other person to explore their sexuality and embrace the unknown. They question the societal norms that try to suppress such behavior and asks the other person to experience the singer's sensual side.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOM BROWN, DURAN DURAN, SIMON LE BON, ANA LYNCH, NICK RHODES, MARK RONSON, NIGEL TAYLOR, ROGER TAYLOR
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