That single has been included in numerous multi-artist compilation albums and continues to receive major airplay to this day. Other hits include "Red Skies" (also known as "Red Skies (at Night)"), "Stand or Fall", "Saved by Zero", and "Are We Ourselves?". Interestingly, the group is one of the few British artists to have enjoyed significant success outside their country of origin while remaining mostly unknown in their home land, a trait which the Fixx shares with fellow new wave rockers The Outfield and Naked Eyes.
The Fixx regularly tour the U.S., they and recently celebrated a solid twenty-five years of making music together. Curnin, West-Oram, Greenall and Woods are now joined by bassist Gary Tibbs (formerly of Roxy Music, The Vibrators, Adam & The Ants). Cy Curnin can often be found on stage with a glass of wine in his right hand and an egg shaker in the left.
England's the Fixx has always been heralded as one of the most innovative and unique bands to come out of the MTV era. The group's lyrics and melodies are artistic statements of darkness and light, painting aural soundscapes that are cerebral, yet touch the heart. The Fixx's themes are complex, often introspective and thought-provoking, and yet the band's musical legacy has appealed to the masses with three No. 1 hits, five Top-5 hits, a dozen Top-10 hits, millions of albums sold worldwide, and countless sold-out tours.
The Fixx's sound is instantly recognizable. Songs like "One Thing Leads to Another" and "Red Skies (at Night)" remain staples, not just with classic rock radio stations, but on modern-rock formats that have helped break new wave-inspired acts a quarter of a century later.
It is rare for audiences to experience a band that has been together for 25 years. The Fixx were - and still are - Cy Curnin on lead vocals, guitarist Jamie West-Oram, keyboardist Rupert Greenall and drummer Adam Woods, and they bring this unique experience and perspective into the studio and on the road as the Fixx continue making innovative music.
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The band has retained their original lineup since first signing with MCA Records in 1981 and releasing their debut album, Shuttered Room, a few months later. It was the first of five MCA albums containing some of the most original and defining music of the decade. The LP produced two huge hits, "Red Skies" and "Stand Or Fall." Audiences connected with a band that had both style AND substance. The album spent an entire year on the Billboard Hot 100, earning the band their first Gold record.
In 1983, the band released Reach The Beach, their ground-breaking, double-platinum album which included the smash hits "One Thing Leads To Another" and "Saved by Zero." An extensive North American tour opening for The Police earned the Fixx critical acclaim and lifelong fans for their captivating performances.
The band continued with a string of top-selling albums. Phantoms, in 1984, included the hit song "Are We Ourselves," and in 1986, Walkabout produced the hit single "Secret Separation." Another hit on Billboard Magazine's Hot Club Play chart was "Deeper and Deeper" from the soundtrack to the Walter Hill film Streets of Fire.
In 1987 the band departed MCA for RCA Records and Calm Animals, showcased their second No. 1 rock track, "Driven Out," which became Billboard's ..4 Most Played Rock Track of the Year.
At the end of the decade, MCA released a greatest hits package titled One Thing Leads To Another, which has sold more than two million copies.
The '90s represented a turning point in music, and in the Fixx. Ink, released in 1991, showcased themes of struggle, and the song "How Much is Enough?" climbed to No. 10 on the Modern Rock chart. But other melodic and introspective ballads failed to find a place in the then-burgeoning grunge scene.
The band members spent some time apart, to raise families, pursue other interests, and to let the musical world decide where it was going. But there was never any thought of retirement. After the band's hiatus, The Ultimate Fixx Collection was released, showcasing the trademark FIXX sound - ethereal keyboards, an inventive rhythm section, passionate vocals and shattering guitar work - a sound that has produced a variety of memorable hits which remain significant today.
The band returned to the studio for CMC International Records. Elemental, released in 1998, marked a new, contemporary evolution in the group's history, blending the familiar FIXX sound with a fresh, modern feel. It showcased the band's signature rock sound with songs such as "Two Different Views" and "We Once Held Hands." With Elemental, the Fixx reclaimed their place in pop culture. Their creative energy and spirit renewed, the recording sessions yielded too many songs for just one CD, and later a second collection was released entitled Happy Landings and Lost Tracks, including "Mayfly" and "Freeman."
The wonderful acoustic 1011 Woodland, from 1999, was the other CMC release, and featured many of the band's favorite tunes, including "Woman on a Train" and "Cameras in Paris."
The group's unstoppable creative drive bore the 2003 release Want That Life on Rainman Records. Produced by their late collaborator and motivator Martin Rex, and with bassist Gary Tibbs, completing the line-up, it became The Fixx's eighth studio album and featured the haunting and thought-provoking "Touch" and "Are You Satisfied?"
It is the band's unmistakable sound and relevant, accessible songs that keep the Fixx unique among the thousands of artists that fill the airwaves. In concert, the band delivers that same sonic authenticity because they are the genuine article, the real deal. Concert-goers, whether Fixxtures (longtime fans) or those experiencing the Fixx for the first time, are thrilled by the band's dynamic stage presence and trademark sound.
Having celebrated their 25th anniversary with a DVD made by fans, and the imminent release of new songs, the band once again proves that they are constantly evolving, seeking new heights. In March of this year, the band reconvened in London with bassist Dan K. Brown, much to the delight of long-time Fixxtures.
The Fixx, with their combination of classic hits and innovative new music, continues to excite and inspire - both live and on record.
See: http://www.thefixx.com/
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The Fixx Lyrics
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So now maybe I can learn
To stop the world of a lie
This time around
Are we, are we, are we ourselves
Are we, are we, are we ourselves
We lead a double life
No one would know
So check it out
Stepping out
Here I go
Are we, are we, are we ourselves
Are we ourselves
And do we really know
Most spirit returns
Now maybe we learned
To stop this whirl of a lie
To this earth we are bound I ask you
Are we, are we, are we ourselves
Are we ourselves
And do we really know
Ooh do we know
Are we ourselves
The lyrics to The Fixx's song "Are We Ourselves?" address a common feeling of disconnection that many people feel in their lives. The singer notes that lost feelings are returning, indicating that there was a time when they felt more in touch with their true selves. The goal now is to learn how to stop living a lie and be authentic in the world.
The chorus, which repeats the question "Are we ourselves?" acts as both a call to self-examination and a communal question that asks if we as a society are, in fact, living true to ourselves or if we are leading double lives. The singer acknowledges that it's hard to tell since our public selves often differ from our private selves. The bridge of the song acts as a declaration that the time for change is now, that it's time to step out and be our true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost feelings return
Emotions and sensations that were once forgotten or suppressed have resurfaced.
So now maybe I can learn
With these emotions back, there is an opportunity for personal growth and insight.
To stop the world of a lie
The world around us is deceptive, and we need to stop living a false reality.
This time around
In this present moment or iteration, we have a chance to make things right.
Are we, are we, are we ourselves
Are we truly living as our authentic selves?
Because seen through these eyes
Being viewed from our own perspective, we may not be fully honest with ourselves.
We lead a double life
We are living two separate existences - one that is seen by others, and one that is kept hidden within our inner selves.
No one would know
Our true selves are a secret that we keep from others at all costs.
So check it out
Take a closer look, and examine the truth behind our double lives.
Stepping out
It is time to leave behind the false reality and step into our true selves.
Here I go
The journey of self-discovery and authenticity begins now.
Most spirit returns
Our true essence and vitality have returned.
Now maybe we learned
Through self-discovery, we now have the chance to learn and grow.
To stop this whirl of a lie
The cycle of deception and false reality must come to an end.
To this earth we are bound I ask you
As humans in this world, we need to question whether we are fulfilling our true purpose.
Ooh do we know
Are we truly aware of our authentic selves and our role in the world?
Are we ourselves
Are we truly living as our authentic selves, or are we still bound by the cycle of deception?
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM TERENCE WOODS, CYRIL JOHN CURNIN, DANIEL KINGSMILL BROWN, JAMES WEST ORAM, PETER JOHN GREENALL
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Lost feelings return
So maybe I can learn
To stop the world of a lie
This time around
Are we, are we, are we ourselves?
Are we, are we, are we ourselves?
Because seen through these eyes
We lead a double life
No one will know
So check it out steppin' out here I go
Are we, are we, are we ourselves?
Are we ourselves and do we really know?
Well, lost spirit returns
Now maybe we learn
To stop this world of a lie
To this earth we are bound I ask you
Are we, are we, are we ourselves?
(Are we ourselves?)
Are we ourselves, and do we really know?
Ooo, do we know, are we ourselves?
(Are we ourselves?)
(Are we ourselves?)
Are we ourselves?
Do we really know?
(Are we ourselves?)
@formersniper1595
Sooooo underrated, most people have no idea how many hits they actually had and just how good they are. One of the greats to be sure, new album out and on tour in 2022! Thanks for posting.
@AdoniaTT
This album is a classic.
@docsavage8640
They were pretty good for a few years.
@nunyabizz8730
They were immensely popular from 1982 up until maybe 1984 . 1985 might be pushing it. I was in high school at the time and remember the new wave sound all too well.
@georgemathie8123
Been a fixx fan since I was a kid and 40 years later love this amazing band
@tangelone2164
Pure oxygen! The Fixx have certainly contributed to the musical integrity of humankind in a timeless, thought provoking way. Such a brilliant band with fantastic songs.
@leemontree1
They was there and on time too.
@arturoacosta6583
The fixx,absolutely original music.
@redskies4530
Hello T Angelone I recommend the song 'Where I Come From' by Robert Nix
@AcmePotatoPackingPocatello
Well said ...relevant 2022.