The group's debut single, titled "Relax", was famously banned by the BBC and subsequently topped the U.K. singles chart for five weeks, enjoying prolonged chart success throughout 1984. Following the phenomenal follow-up success of "Two Tribes" and "The Power of Love", the latter being an emotional ballad experiencing seasonal resurgence over the years, FGTH became only the second act in the history of the UK charts to reach number one with their first three singles.
Things began to unravel in 1985 when their fourth single, "Welcome To The Pleasuredome", stalled at number two (success that many other groups would deeply envy, but they faced massive expectations). Their second (and final album), called 'Liverpool', took over a year to complete, reportedly at huge expense. The lead-off single, "Rage Hard", peaked at number four, and it was clear that the public had began to move on. 'Liverpool' sold poorly, despite critical acclaim and underground song plays, and conflict between lead singer Holly Johnson and the rest of the band led to an acrimonious split.
Johnson embarked on an initially successful solo career, but he quickly spiraled into obscurity. The rest of the band broke up completely after several attempts to recruit a new lead singer. Nonetheless, the group had proved hugely influential. Their three number one singles have been extensively remixed and repackaged over the years, and, despite their limited back catalogue, the band is generally seen as being one of the defining moments of the eighties. Numerous new wave and post-punk music revivalists look back to their aggressive yet stylish sound as an inspiration. The band is also known today for having a hit video game based around them for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and Commodore 64, giving them an interesting spot in video gaming history.
Kill the Pain
Frankie Goes to Hollywood Lyrics
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This wasted land is gone now and
Swept away , swept away
Better not let the side down
Whirlwinds of time
We can build an ocean
Sail upon the waves a crashing
Devils to the ground
I'll follow you to fires of hell
And cast my soul in wishing wells
The colours of the sheddred sky
Hear the children sing
Kill the pain, we'll never be the same again
Once we have changed the nature of the game
Of the game
Breaks the chains we can rise up again
Once we've rearranged the nature of the game
Of the game
Don't you forget
What you give is what you get
Take love away there's nothing
Better not let the side down
So God on high has opened up the sky
Up the sky
We can build an ocean
Of hope despair to drown
Sail upon the waves a crashing
Devils to the ground
I'll follow you to fires of hell
And cast my soul in wishing wells
The colours of the sheddred sky
Hear the children sing
Kill the pain, we'll never be the same again
Once we have changed the nature of the game
Of the game
Break the chain we can rise up again
Once we've rearranged the nature of the game
Of the game
We're all walking through the fire
Walking on the nile
Let your spirit fly
This wasted land is gone now and
Swept away , swept away
Better not let the side down
Whirlwinds of time
Sing
We can build an ocean
Of hope despair to drown
Sail upon the waves a crashing
Devils to the ground
The legend of this dying land
The earth is acorched by devil's hand
This place we love can live again
We rise up and sing
Kill the pain, we'll never be the same again
Once we have changed the nature of the game
Of the game
Break the chaing we can rise up again
Once we've rearranged the nature of the game
Of the game
The song “Kill the Pain” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood is a deeply emotional and powerful track that urges the listener to overcome the pain and difficulties of life. The lyrics paint a picture of a world that has been destroyed and swept away, replaced by a new reality, a place where hope and despair coexist and where the only way forward is to stand together and fight back against the evils of the world.
One of the main themes of the song is the importance of unity and togetherness. The lyrics urge the listener to build an ocean of hope, to sail upon the waves and crash the devils to the ground. It speaks of following each other to the fires of hell and casting their soul in wishing wells. It represents the idea that we are all in this together and that we need to support each other through the toughest of times.
Another dominant theme of the song is the importance of changing one's nature to overcome the pain. The lyrics suggest that once we rearrange the nature of the game, we can break the chains and rise up again. It calls for a radical shift in thinking and a willingness to embrace change and new ideas. The song is a call to arms for those who are struggling with pain and encourages them to take control of their lives and rise above their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
This wasted land is gone now and
The previous state of this barren land has disappeared completely
Swept away , swept away
It has been taken away swiftly and completely
Better not let the side down
Do not disappoint others by failing in your duty
Whirlwinds of time
The passing of time is unpredictable and uncontrollable
We can build an ocean
We can create something substantial and impactful
of hope despair to drown
It can be a mix of hope and despair, but we will not let the latter overcome us
Sail upon the waves a crashing
We will navigate through difficulties and challenges
Devils to the ground
Despite dark and evil forces trying to bring us down, we will stand firm
I'll follow you to fires of hell
I am willing to go through any kind of hardship if it means fighting for a cause I believe in
And cast my soul in wishing wells
I will dedicate all of myself to make a positive change
The colours of the sheddred sky
The chaos and destruction happening all around us
Hear the children sing
Young ones still have hope and can inspire us to keep pushing forward
Kill the pain, we'll never be the same again
By taking action and fighting for change, we will transform ourselves and our situation
Once we have changed the nature of the game
We can alter our circumstances completely and permanently
Breaks the chain we can rise up again
If we break free from what holds us back, we can reach new heights
We're all walking through the fire
We are all experiencing intense challenges or struggles
Walking on the Nile
This may refer to the biblical story of Moses parting the Red Sea, signifying the power to overcome obstacles
Let your spirit fly
Be free and fearless in pursuit of your dreams
Don't you forget
Do not forget the importance of your actions
What you give is what you get
The results of your actions will match your efforts, whether positive or negative
Take love away there's nothing
Love is essential to make a change and be truly happy, without it, there is emptiness
So god on high has opened up the sky
Maybe a reference to a divine intervention or hope coming from a higher power
The legend of this dying land
The history of a place that might shortly perish
The earth is scorched by devil's hand
The environment has been damaged irreversibly
This place we love can live again
There is hope that we can heal our environment and out circumstances
We rise up and sing
We will celebrate our victory, and the possibilities our futures hold
Break the chaing we can rise up again
If we break free from what holds us back, we can reach new heights
Once we've rearranged the nature of the game
We can alter our circumstances completely and permanently
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN PHILIP NASH, HOLLY JOHNSON, MARK WILLIAM O'TOOLE, PETER GILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This wasted land is gone now and
Swept away, swept away
Better not let the side down
Whirlwinds of time
We can build an ocean
Of hope despair to drown
Sail upon the waves a crashing
Devils to the ground
I'll follow you to fires of hell
And cast my soul in wishing wells
The colours of the sheddred sky
Hear the children sing
Kill the pain, we'll never be the same again
Once we have changed the nature of the game
Of the game
Breaks the chains we can rise up again
Once we've rearranged the nature of the game
Of the game
Don't you forget
What you give is what you get
Take love away there's nothing
Better not let the side down
So god on high has opened up the sky
Up the sky
We can build an ocean
Of hope despair to drown
Sail upon the waves a crashing
Devils to the ground
I'll follow you to fires of hell
And cast my soul in wishing wells
The colours of the sheddred sky
Hear the children sing
Kill the pain, we'll never be the same again
Once we have changed the nature of the game
Of the game
Break the chain we can rise up again
Once we've rearranged the nature of the game
Of the game
We're all walking through the fire
Walking on the Nile
Let your spirit fly
This wasted land is gone now and
Swept away, swept away
Better not let the side down
Whirlwinds of time
Sing
We can build an ocean
Of hope despair to drown
Sail upon the waves a crashing
Devils to the ground
The legend of this dying land
The earth is acorched by devil's hand
This place we love can live again
We rise up and sing
Kill the pain, we'll never be the same again
Once we have changed the nature of the game
Of the game
Break the chaing we can rise up again
Once we've rearranged the nature of the game
Of the game
Bernd Kruett
Yes! The Nature of the Game ;-))
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Von 1986 ca. 6 min
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This wasted land is gone now and
Swept away , swept away
Better not let the side down
Whirlwinds of time
We can build an ocean
of hope despair to drown
Sail upon the waves a crashing
Devils to the ground
I'll follow you to fires of hell
And cast my soul in wishing wells
The colours of the sheddred sky
Hear the children sing
Kill the pain, we'll never be the same again
Once we have changed the nature of the game
of the game
Breaks the chains we can rise up again
Once we've rearranged the nature of the game
of the game
Don't you forget
What you give is what you get
Take love away there's nothing
Better not let the side down
So god on high has opened up the sky
up the sky
We can build an ocean
of hope despair to drown
Sail upon the waves a crashing
Devils to the ground
I'll follow you to fires of hell
And cast my soul in wishing wells
The colours of the sheddred sky
Hear the children sing
Kill the pain, we'll never be the same again
Once we have changed the nature of the game
of the game
Break the chain we can rise up again
Once we've rearranged the nature of the game
of the game
We're all walking through the fire
Walking on the Nile
Let your spirit fly
This wasted land is gone now and
Swept away , swept away
Better not let the side down
Whirlwinds of time
Sing
We can build an ocean
of hope despair to drown
Sail upon the waves a crashing
Devils to the ground
The legend of this dying land
The earth is acorched by devil's hand
This place we love can live again
We rise up and sing
Kill the pain, we'll never be the same again
Once we have changed the nature of the game
of the game
Break the chaing we can rise up again
Once we've rearranged the nature of the game
of the game
Steve Payne
This is an absolutely phenomenal track.
T Shock
It's so good!
Adam Brick
Frankie Goes To Hollywood is in my opinion one of the best bands of the 80ies. Very interesting Music/sound. Very original. They didn´t sound like anyone else and I am amazed that some of the songs still "work". The only thing I miss are more albums but the band didn´t "survive" long back in the day unfortunately. Great band to say the least!
Helen Fein
There are so many FGTH gems,such deep meaning,driving beats and best of all his talented and beautiful voice. So many got stuck on "Relax",because it was a big hit. Thanks for posting this beauty.
T Shock
Why is this album not a classic! It's a classic in our eyes guys!
Chrissy T
holly needs to re form this band he has an amazing voice 💜
demon666
He's the one who stopped the reunion.
Hakan KIRIK
Great band. Listening since 1984... Excellent music with outstanding lyrics.. Best wishes from istanbul
Tokiofritz
Always thought this was a very underrated record.
Laurence Crisp
+Tokiofritz YES