Mike & The Mechanics debuted with their stellar eponymous album in 1985 which highlighted Rutherford's innovative guitar work and the vocal talents of the two Pauls, amongst other guest vocalists. Initially, the group's albums were released between Genesis albums, all three Genesis members having solo projects of their own, most notable in the huge chart success of singer/drummer Phil Collins. This ended with the disbanding of Genesis in 1998.
The classic song "The Living Years" from the album of the same name was to be the height of their critical success to date; the #1 single was written by and about the dissension between singer BA Robertson and his father, a situation that was never rectified prior to his father's death, sung with great passion by Carrack. The album also featured the song "Nobody's Perfect" which received considerable airtime as the music to a successful television advertising campaign for Tennants bitter. Their third album "Word of Mouth" followed in 1991 with less commercial and critical success although the lead single, with vocals by Paul Young, reached the Top 20. The fourth album "Beggar On a Beach of Gold" was a high watermark in the quality of their material, with both the album and first single "Over My Shoulder" charting well with many considering the album the band's best work.
After a hiatus following Young's death from a heart attack on July 17, 2000, the band reformed in 2004 as Mike & the Mechanics featuring Paul Carrack releasing the album "Rewired".
A new Mike & the Mechanics album (titled "The Road") was released in the spring of 2011, supported by a 22-date UK tour. Replacing Carrack and Young as vocalists for the group are Andrew Roachford and Canadian actor/singer Tim Hower.
Out of the Blue
Mike & The Mechanics Lyrics
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There's chaos and there's high
And everybody's looking
For someone who is gonna share their light
When times are feeling empty
You advertise your heart
One in seven billion
All of us just tryna play a part
You can go searching to find someone new
Love just comes out of, out of the blue
Whatever's waiting is waiting for you
Love just comes out of, out of the blue
Out of the blue
On a lonely planet
We try to keep ahold
Of all our expectations
But love's a power out of our control
You can go searching to find someone new
Love just comes out of, out of the blue
Whatever's waiting is waiting for you
Love's gonna find you out of the blue
(Out of the blue)
Somewhere 'round the corner
The one you're looking for
Will walk right through the door
Someone who is gonna share their light
You can go searching to find someone new
Love just comes out of, out of the blue
Whatever's waiting is waiting for you
Love just comes out of, out of the blue
You can go searching to find someone new (oh, searching)
Love just comes out of, out of the blue (out of the blue)
Whatever's waiting is waiting for you (it is waiting)
Love just comes out of, out of the blue
Out of the blue
Love is waiting, out of the blue
You know that love comes out of the blue
Love is waiting, out of the blue
You know that love comes out of the blue
Mike & The Mechanics's song "Out of the Blue" speaks about searching for love in a world that can often seem chaotic and unpredictable. The lyrics suggest that despite our efforts to keep things together and control our expectations, when it comes to love, it's a force that is beyond our control. The song reminds us that we are all unique individuals trying to find our place in the world, but ultimately love can come unexpectedly and from anyone, at any time.
The lyrics suggest that we should not actively search for love, but rather trust in the universe that it will find us when the time is right. It is a comforting reminder that no matter how alone we may feel or how difficult life can be, we are all connected and have the potential to experience something truly beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
On a lonely planet
In this vast and desolate world
There's chaos and there's high
There are extremes of all kinds - confusion and excitement, sadness and happiness
And everybody's looking
All of us are seeking
For someone who is gonna share their light
Someone who will bring happiness and positivity into our lives
When times are feeling empty
When we feel hollow and lost
You advertise your heart
We put ourselves out there, trying to find someone to love
One in seven billion
Out of the large population, only one person can be a perfect match for us
All of us just tryna play a part
We're all searching for our own roles in this world
On a lonely planet
In this vast and desolate world
We try to keep ahold
We try to hold onto
Of all our expectations
All of our predefined notions and beliefs about love and life
But love's a power out of our control
Love can't be controlled by us and has a will of its own
Somewhere 'round the corner
Someone, somewhere close by
The one you're looking for
The ideal partner you're searching for
Will walk right through the door
They will appear out of nowhere, unexpectedly
Love is waiting, out of the blue
Love is unpredictable and can come at any moment, anywhere
You can go searching to find someone new
We can look for someone new
Love just comes out of, out of the blue
But love can come along unexpectedly, out of nowhere
Whatever's waiting is waiting for you
Whoever is meant for us will be ours, eventually
Love just comes out of, out of the blue
Love can happen suddenly, with no warning
Out of the blue
Unexpectedly or suddenly
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew Roachford, Clark Datchler, Mike Rutherford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Natalia Adamchik
Божественный голос! Божественное исполнение! Обожаю вас ребята! Спасибо! Душа расцветает когда слушаешь. ❤❤❤❤
From Russia with love!
Beto Costa
Muito fantástica essa banda,parabéns.
Meister Ton 🧃
Love this song. We need songs like this within these times. ♥️
Barbara FULL
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Ricky Cura
100% agree, tracks like these nowadays with vocalists like roachford who can sing and proper musicians like mike rutherford who's proved his talent being part of the great genesis band but that don't count for anything these day's. It's all down to how you look and image with artists nowadays, you don't have to have a great voice. A prime example how it used to be and not about the image but just about pure singing talent was allison moyet! 👌
Locke3691
I agree! :)
Ken Hatchett
Mike Rutherford does it again great song Andrews voice is amazing,great performance.
Nigel Lusby
I hadn't heard this one before - it's a stunning track. brilliant vocals, damn good drummer, but Mike's 50 year career shines through.... yet again. it's on my play list now.
Dominic Dean
Amazing song and band and what a voice mr roachford has!