Over their career, the group has been very influential on American electropop and freestyle artists from both their music and their strident, colorful visuals, being best known for their 1988 self-titled album. The band was formed in Minneapolis in the early 80s, and they performed avant-garde electronic music with flourishes of hip-hop. In 1983, they independently released two albums, 'The InSoc EP' and 'Creatures Of Influence'. Two years later, they released "Running", their first single, which became a hit popular in New York City's Latino nightclubs and "put them on the map". That song, a 7-minute effort that touched on contemporary techno, was written and sung by Murat Konar, who left the band soon after. Their growing success led them from their native Minneapolis to NYC, and the ensuing revenues and contacts, as well as the addition of Amanda Kramer to the lineup, led them to record their proper debut album.
Their first major release album. 1988's 'Information Society', received critical acclaim, giving the group breakout commercial success as the album hiked up to #25 on the Billboard 200. In addition to "What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)" (which hit #3 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart), the album also had other hits in "Walking Away" (#9 on that chart) and a cover of ABBA's "Lay All Your Love On Me" (#12 on the Hot Dance Music chart). The disc was one of the few to use CD+G, which included digital graphics on the compact disc version in addition to the music. The audio samples from Star Trek were authorized for use on the album partially thanks to the efforts of Adam Nimoy, a fan of the band and son of Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy.
The second release, Hack (1990), wasn't as successful, but had small hits with Think and How Long but still managed to sell quite well in the fall of 1990.
Kurt was also the owner of the heavily-modified The Road Warrior-inspired art car named "Vector" featured on the cover of Hack. The car sported a functioning ranging laser, among other unusual features. Vector was eventually given to a friend at Burning Man in the mid-1990s.
The third release, Peace & Love, Inc. (1992), proved to be more powerful and critically acclaimed, although their label failed to do much to promote them. Their first single Peace & Love, Inc. reached #1 on the 'Billboard Dance Chart'. A music video was produced for the track, but MTV declined to play it. The album is also notable for being perhaps the first album ever produced to contain a track of modem tones, which when played into a telephone connected to a computer resulted in a bonus text message from the band.
The fourth album, Don't Be Afraid (1997), written and performed by Kurt Harland alone and produced by Steven Seibold, was more industrial-driven. Cleopatra Records released the album, but - like Tommy Boy Records - did little to promote it. Harland's love of computer-related materials continued to be evident, as the album included a CD-ROM filled with bonus material, not yet a common occurrence in 1997.
There was also a carefully-orchestrated digital scavenger hunt culminating in the discovery of a bonus track called White Roses. The scavenger hunt began with decoding a modem's signal recorded at the end of the audio CD, resulting in a text message from Kurt which pointed the way to a website where the search began. There is also a cover included of Gary Numan's Are 'Friends' Electric?. Also included is Ozar Midrashim, a track which was later used as the main theme for the videogame Legacy of Kain - Soul Reaver.
During the course of those four albums and about a dozen remix singles from them, Information Society's sound went from more electronic pop music to a darker industrial type, though they will always be remembered for their first hit song and the cardboard guitars they wielded in its music video.
However, in 2006 Paul Robb and James Cassidy announced their intention to re-form Information Society, and began working on a new album. They also performed live at several venues across the US with Christopher Anton as lead vocalist. The Ep "Oscillator" was released in early 2007 followed by the album Synthesizer in late 2007. Christopher Anton provided the vocals on Oscillator, and Synthesizer and was the co-writer on several of the tracks as well.
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Tomorrow
Information Society Lyrics
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And I'd lie for you.
I'd die for you.
And it makes me laugh to think
That I ever heard you say
"I love you."
I might never see you again,
'Cause I'll always know
Tomorrow will happen just like today.
Tomorrow will happen, don't care what they say.
Night after night, you used me.
I'm afraid of you.
I hated you.
I wanted a chance to run
To get away,
I thought you knew.
I might never see you again,
But I'll get along
'Cause I'll always know
Tomorrow will happen just like today.
Tomorrow will happen, don't care what they say.
My life would be right if you only knew,
I'd come back tomorrow to be with you.
Tomorrow will happen just like today.
Tomorrow will happen, don't care what they say.
My life would be right if you only knew,
I'd come back tomorrow to be with you.
The lyrics to Information Society's song "Tomorrow" describe the conflicted feelings of a person in a relationship that has turned toxic. The singer admits to waiting day after day for their partner, willing to lie and even die for them, despite the fact that their partner has hurt and used them. They reflect on how their partner once professed love for them, but now they are afraid of them and hate them. They long to escape and run away, but still hold out hope that things could be better if only their partner realized the truth.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "Tomorrow will happen just like today. Tomorrow will happen, don't care what they say." This repetition emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of abuse and uncertainty, not knowing what the future will hold but feeling resigned to the fact that it will likely be more of the same.
The song captures the complex emotions involved in abusive relationships and how difficult it can be to break away, even when you know it's the right thing to do. It also highlights the power of hope and the importance of believing that things can get better, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Day after day, I'm waiting
I spend every day waiting for something to happen or a change to come.
And I'd lie for you.
I am willing to deceive others just to protect or support you.
I'd die for you.
I am willing to sacrifice my life just to save yours.
And it makes me laugh to think That I ever heard you say 'I love you.'
It's ironic for me to remember a time when you said 'I love you' because of everything you put me through.
I might never see you again, But I'll get along Because I'll always know
Although we may never meet again, I will manage to survive because I am certain of one thing.
Tomorrow will happen just like today.
The next day will be no different from today.
Tomorrow will happen, don't care what they say.
I am certain that tomorrow will arrive, no matter what others say or think.
Night after night, you used me.
You continually took advantage of me, night after night.
I'm afraid of you.
I am scared of you and what you might do to me.
I hated you.
I feel nothing but loathing towards you for what you've put me through.
I wanted a chance to run To get away, I thought you knew.
I always hoped for an opportunity to escape from you, but it seems you never realized that.
My life would be right if you only knew, I'd come back tomorrow to be with you.
If only you could understand how I feel, you would know that I would return to be with you tomorrow if given the chance.
Tomorrow will happen just like today.
The next day will be no different from today.
Tomorrow will happen, don't care what they say.
I am certain that tomorrow will arrive, no matter what others say or think.
My life would be right if you only knew, I'd come back tomorrow to be with you.
If only you could understand how I feel, you would know that I would return to be with you tomorrow if given the chance.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMANDA DENNIS KRAMER, KURT LARSON, PAUL ROBB
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Michael Alexander Cruz Valencia
Lyrics:
Day after day, I'm waiting
And I'd lie for you.
I'd die for you.
And it makes me laugh to think
That I ever heard you say
"I love you."
I might never see you again,
But I'll get along
'Cause I'll always know
Tomorrow will happen just like today.
Tomorrow will happen, don't care what they say.
Night after night, you used me.
I'm afraid of you.
I hated you.
I wanted a chance to run
To get away,
I thought you knew.
I might never see you again,
But I'll get along
'Cause I'll always know
Tomorrow will happen just like today.
Tomorrow will happen, don't care what they say.
My life would be right if you only knew,
I'd come back tomorrow to be with you.
Tomorrow will happen just like today.
Tomorrow will happen, don't care what they say.
My life would be right if you only knew,
I'd come back tomorrow to be with you.
ThunderFist1978
This song doesn’t get anywhere near the attention it should. It’s probably my favorite song on the album.
American Soviet
Been saying this since I saw them live in 1994. Spot on!
Victor Evans Sr.
I second that
Christopher Kohl
Third that.
MikeydaShank
Quadruple dat
Victor Evans Sr.
I agree
Mettsprox MD
Muito top época boa melhor banda escutando em 2022
Jailson Albuquerque Cavalcanti Albuquerque
Uma das minhas prediletas do álbum 🤗🙏👍 já cliquei no joinha 🤗👍🙏
Cristiane Maciel
Esse álbum é maravilhoso, marcou minha adolescência...
Walber Reis
Information Society um verdadeiro furacão musical dos anos 80 😄😃