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/
Facing the Wind
The Fixx Lyrics
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A piece of the world
That won't go wrong
Is there somebody there
I can talk to
Somebody sharing the same view
Facing the wind
One avenue that would lead to
Where we all grew
Longing for travel we stood still
Watching a sky that was once blue
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Each line we throw
Gives us false hope
One ray of light, God I can't cope
Thinking about what we all are
One human race that's gone too far
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Facing the wind, facing the wind
The song "Facing the Wind" by The Fixx is a poignant reflection on the struggles and anxieties of modern life. The singer begins by expressing the desire for some kind of stability or grounding in the midst of chaos. The line "Just give me something to hold on, a piece of the world, that won't go wrong" speaks to the universal human need for security and stability, which can be especially elusive in the rapidly changing world we live in.
The second stanza turns to the theme of connection and community. The singer asks if there is "somebody there I can talk to, somebody sharing the same view". This speaks to the need for supportive relationships and a sense of belonging in the face of loneliness and isolation. The chorus "Facing the wind, facing the wind" is a powerful way of expressing the idea of persevering through the challenges of life, of pushing forward even when it feels like everything is against you.
Line by Line Meaning
Just give me something to hold on
I am searching for stability and security
A piece of the world
A sense of belonging and rootedness
That won't go wrong
Free of turmoil and chaos
Is there somebody there
Searching for companionship and support
I can talk to
To express my feelings and fears
Somebody sharing the same view
Seeking like-minded individuals
Facing the wind
Confronting challenges and obstacles
One avenue that would lead to
Exploring different paths towards a solution
A place on this earth
A physical location to call home
Where we all grew
Reconnecting with our origins and heritage
Longing for travel we stood still
The desire to explore yet stuck in one place
Watching a sky that was once blue
Observing the deterioration of our environment
Each line we throw
Our attempts to find solutions
Gives us false hope
Unrealistic expectations
One ray of light, God I can't cope
Feeling overwhelmed and desperate
Thinking about what we all are
Reflecting on our existence
One human race that's gone too far
Acknowledging our impact on the world
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Focusing on the challenges ahead
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Bracing ourselves for difficulties
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, 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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D- Train
Just give me something to hold on
A piece of the world
That won't go wrong
Is there somebody there
I can talk to
Somebody sharing the same view
Facing the wind
One avenue that would lead to
A place on this earth
Where we all grew
Longing for travel we stood still
Watching a sky that was once blue
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Each line we throw
Gives us false hope
One ray of light, God I can't cope
Thinking about what we all are
One human race that's gone too far
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Facing the wind, facing the wind
D- Train
Just give me something to hold on
A piece of the world
That won't go wrong
Is there somebody there
I can talk to
Somebody sharing the same view
Facing the wind
One avenue that would lead to
A place on this earth
Where we all grew
Longing for travel we stood still
Watching a sky that was once blue
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Each line we throw
Gives us false hope
One ray of light, God I can't cope
Thinking about what we all are
One human race that's gone too far
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Facing the wind, facing the wind
Steve Mallett
Possibly the best song from their finest album. Thnx for posting.
Rob Connole
Steve Mallett for me it's Woman On A Train, but this is top notch too, brother.
lightdarklight
Absolute Divinity👌
Vivek Seereeram
in my expert opinion you are 101% correct......
Kevin McGiffin
Listening to these guys makes me feel so good. A sort of contentment takes over.
Shaun Sweeney
Seen them in concert twice in Daytona Beach FL. During Spring break! Pretty Bad ass!
Josh
this popped in my head when on a windy rainy run this morning
dangerous toys56
the fixx, a band from my youth, when MTV actually had veejays and music videos, instead of garbage. back then you could watch all day with hardly a commercial n nothing but videos. i miss that.
Dennis O'Hare
This is a textbook Fixx tune. It's all about the space and letting the players breathe. The cloudy synths, the chiming guitar, the slithering bass, the solid drums, and the soaring vocals. Everything has a definitive place and it all comes together in a timeless classic. Songs like this are a lost art. It's gorgeous and driving and dreamy.