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/
Deeper And Deeper )
The Fixx Lyrics
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Talking about stealing the show when they're all letting go
Take a look at the witch see the twitch in her eye tell me
what did she feel
Is this the way of the world take a boy and a girl show them
lying is real
Then I see t he edge I look I fall
Deeper and deeper
you better take the call
Deeper and deeper
Is it the smell of the oil the sweat and the toil that makes
living unreal
The yuppie in the suit the man with a flute what did he steal
It's beginning to break there is a mistake nowhere to go
A fool and his blood in the wrong neighborhood what price
does he pay
The further I see
I see the edge I look I fall
The further I see the further I fall
There's no place to hide anymore
The Fixx's Deeper and Deeper is a 1984 song that talks about the never-ending fall into the abyss. The song exhibits the harsh realities of life where people are forced to lie and cheat to attain power and success. The first verse talks about stealing the show where people compete for attention, and even though everyone is letting go of their inhibitions, no one would ever know the real person behind their facade. The second verse highlights the singer's encounters with different characters in society - the witch with the twisted eyes who is a symbol of deceit and manipulation, the boy and the girl who are shown that lying is real, the yuppie in the suit who could be hiding his immoral acts, and the man with a flute who could have stolen someone's joy.
The chorus "Deeper and Deeper, the more I see, the more I fall. There's no place to hide anymore" signifies the singer's realization of the harsh reality of life where lying and cheating are normalized to gain power and success. The singer's further reflection on society leads him to a place where there is no hiding from the truth, and he is forced to confront his own fall. He sees the edge and continues to fall deeper and deeper into an abyss, realizing that there is no escape from greed and corruption.
Line by Line Meaning
Talking about stealing the show no one would know
Discussing the idea of taking control of a situation without anyone noticing
Talking about stealing the show when they're all letting go
Discussing the idea of taking control of a situation when others are not paying attention
Take a look at the witch see the twitch in her eye tell me what did she feel
Observing the behavior of someone and trying to understand their emotions or motivations
Is this the way of the world take a boy and a girl show them lying is real
Questioning if dishonesty is an inherent part of society and if it is taught to individuals from a young age
Then I see the edge I look I fall Deeper and deeper
Realizing a dangerous situation and falling deeper into it despite being aware of the risks
The more I see the more I fall there's no place to hide you better take the call Deeper and deeper
Becoming increasingly involved in a situation with no escape and acknowledging that action must be taken
Is it the smell of the oil the sweat and the toil that makes living unreal
Questioning if the unpleasant aspects of life such as hard work and struggle make reality feel surreal
The yuppie in the suit the man with a flute what did he steal
Noting that individuals who appear successful or sophisticated may have attained their status through deceitful means
It's beginning to break there is a mistake nowhere to go
Recognizing that a situation is approaching a breaking point and there are limited options for resolution
A fool and his blood in the wrong neighborhood what price does he pay
Wondering about the consequences of making a foolish decision in the wrong environment
The further I see I see the edge I look I fall
As one gains more understanding of a situation, the potential danger becomes more apparent and one continues to fall deeper into the problem
The further I see the further I fall There's no place to hide anymore
With increased knowledge and awareness, there is no longer a way to avoid the consequences and problems must be faced head on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CYRIL CURNIN, JAMES WEST-ORAM
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Moses Berkowitz
I used to work at a movie theater when Streets of Fire was playing (high school days). This song played during the closing credits and as I was in there sweeping up popcorn and candy boxes, The Fixx would be BLASTING out of those huge Theater speakers. It was the best 5 minutes of the night.
Torsten Kloeppner
@chefbee70 "Try again, Punk!" 🤩
Jesse Bo
If you get a chance to see them live, take it! I'm on their stage crew and i can tell you you will relive that magic at a live show!
american woman
Fabulous memories...
Sweet & Sour Girl
Thats pretty cool. ✌
Moses Berkowitz
@chicagohoosier1 Wow- starting the show with this song would be a knockout!
Helium Road
I saw this band a few years ago, stood in front of the stage, they still sound like this and are super tight. Put on a great show live. Same line-up since the 80s even.
Helium Road
@Fortune McLemore When I saw them in 2019 Jamie was wearing a cool suit and still has his long hair. My female friends were crushing on him. They all look pretty good and healthy for an 80s band.
Fortune McLemore
I met them after a show in DC in 1991. Jamie was a total sweetheart!
Helium Road
@Mike Hurley I saw them in Nov 2019 again, and they were awesome. As soon as they start touring again go see them.