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/
Cause to Be Alarmed
The Fixx Lyrics
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Size one to size two
Still we have same job
What is it that we do?
All the change that's going on
In that tiny mind
Still we're indecisive
Still we're wasting time
Cause to be alarmed
Who feeds the dove?
Who gives the world its charm?
Cause, cause, cause to be alarmed
We are pumped up fantasies
Until the world's disarmed
A little hungry face
Deserved more than roots to chew
They will erupt, 'enough's enough'
They'll lay the blame on you
And these perceiving minds observe
To count the final score
No treasure chest to reinvest
Just a bunch of whores
And there is cause, cause
Cause to be alarmed
No making love
Until the world's disarmed
Cause, cause, cause to be alarmed
A frigid little fantasy
Until the world's disarmed
Fly, bird, high, bird
A love bird got shot
Heard the lead bird's a dead bird
A new mind goes from birth
To full view, to old fool
Still we have the same face
Just what do we achieve?
All these minds that think alike
Do damage to the strain
Where we stand, the very spot
We will not stand again
And there is cause, cause
Cause to be alarmed
Who feeds the dove?
Who gives the world its charm?
Cause, cause, cause to be alarmed
We are pumped up fantasies
Until the world is disarmed
Fly, bird, high, bird
Go see, bird, and tell, bird
That a love bird got shot
Heard the lead bird's a dead bird
The Fixx's song Cause to Be Alarmed speaks about the struggle to make a difference in this world, despite the constant changes that happen around us. The lyrics depict a sense of frustration and helplessness that the human race faces today. The first verse talks about the everyday struggle of growing up and coming of age while facing the same mundane problems. The line "All the change that's going on in that tiny mind, still, we're wasting time" depicts the struggle of facing an ever-changing world without making any significant headway. The song talks about how the human race is stuck in a rut and is merely going through the motions without any real progress.
The second verse speaks about the harsh realities of life, where even the most vulnerable people are not given a fair chance. The line "A little hungry face deserved more than roots to chew. They will erupt, enough's enough, they'll lay the blame on you" speaks about the frustration of people who do not get enough opportunities to grow and thrive. The chorus talks about the cause to be alarmed, the need to address these issues, and disarm the world of all its hate, greed, and anger.
Overall, the song talks about the need for change and how the human race is running out of time. It is a call to arms for people to wake up, take notice of the problems around them, and try to make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
A little kid goes from
Size one to size two
Still we have same job
What is it that we do?
As a child grows and develops, we remain stagnant and unchanging in our jobs. This lack of growth and initiative is concerning.
All the change that's going on
In that tiny mind
Still we're indecisive
Still we're wasting time
Even though a child's mind is rapidly changing and developing, we as adults struggle to make decisions and waste time.
And there's cause, cause
Cause to be alarmed
Who feeds the dove?
Who gives the world its charm?
Cause, cause, cause to be alarmed
We should be alarmed about our lack of growth and initiative, as it is unclear who is responsible for important aspects of the world like feeding doves and contributing to its charm.
We are pumped up fantasies
Until the world's disarmed
Our inflated egos and unrealistic expectations will persist until conflicts and violence cease.
A little hungry face
Deserves more than roots to chew
They will erupt, 'enough's enough'
They'll lay the blame on you
A child who is struggling deserves more than just the bare minimum, and eventually they will realize this and hold us accountable for our lack of action.
And these perceiving minds observe
To count the final score
No treasure chest to reinvest
Just a bunch of whores
These children are watching and keeping score, but we have not invested anything worthwhile and have instead become greedy and selfish.
No making love
Until the world's disarmed
We cannot truly connect with each other until conflicts and violence cease.
A frigid little fantasy
Until the world's disarmed
Our unrealistic and unattainable ideals will persist until conflicts and violence cease.
Fly, bird, high, bird
A love bird got shot
Heard the lead bird's a dead bird
Even birds in love are not safe from the consequences of violence and conflict, as the leader of their flock is killed.
A new mind goes from birth
To full view, to old fool
Still we have the same face
Just what do we achieve?
As a person ages and develops, they may become disillusioned and unfulfilled by the lack of growth and progress in their lives.
All these minds that think alike
Do damage to the strain
Where we stand, the very spot
We will not stand again
A lack of diverse thinking and creativity can harm progress and development, and we must continue to move forward and evolve rather than staying stagnant.
Lyrics © 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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