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/
Fatal Shore
The Fixx Lyrics
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Some had gained while some had suffered
Though our quest was for always more
We only took from those we conquered
Back to ground
These genes of mine, the wheels of time will always go
'Round and 'round
The soul we sell, the living tells
The story well 'round and 'round
So we made a battlefield
We mixed our blood as perfect strangers
This was life and death so very real
The winners' needs were the losers' dangers
Back to ground
The soul we sell, the living tells
The story well 'round and 'round
'Round and 'round
'Round and 'round
Hey, we skittle across the gene pool
And our chromosomes come raining down
Raining down
As the water starts to rise
Then we'll realize
So we reached the city walls
Where the last poor fool spluttered
He said, "Though my children never knew
They served a purpose like the others"
'Round and 'round
'Round and 'round
Hey, we skittle across the gene pool
And our chromosomes come raining down
Raining down
Carrying the fatal flaw
Hit that ground
'Round and 'round
Swimming to the fatal shore
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
(Carrying the fatal flaw)
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
So we reached the city walls
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
So we reached the fatal shore
(Carrying the fatal flaw)
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
We made blood on the battlefield
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
The quest is forevermore
(Carrying the fatal flaw)
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
Oh, carrying the fatal flaw
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
Swimming to the fatal shore
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
Carrying the fatal flaw
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
(Carrying the fatal flaw)
Our quest was for always more
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
More, more, more
('Round and 'round and 'round and 'round)
(Swimming to the fatal shore)
The Fixx's song "Fatal Shore" paints a vivid picture of the human experience through the metaphorical journey across a fatal shore. The song suggests that mankind's quest to conquer new lands and expand our horizons has caused much suffering for those we have conquered and taken from. The lyrics suggest that those who have gained from such conquests have done so at the expense of others, and that ultimately, we all end up back on the ground, our genes and the wheels of time always circling back around.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "round and round," emphasizing that the human experience is continuous and cyclical, and that we are all part of a larger gene pool that shapes our lives and the lives of those who come after us. The lyrics also suggest that our search for power and glory in life ultimately leads to our downfall, as we are all "carrying the fatal flaw" with us.
Line by Line Meaning
So we reached the fatal shore
We finally arrived at our destination with no turning back
Some had gained while some had suffered
Not everyone had benefited from this journey as others had to bear the brunt of it
Though our quest was for always more
Our motive was always to acquire more and never be satisfied
We only took from those we conquered
We didn't give anything back to the people who we had conquered as we were only focused on our own gains
Back to ground
Whatever goes up must come down and return to its original state
These genes of mine, the wheels of time will always go
The traits passed down from our ancestors will always shape us over time
The soul we sell, the living tells
Our true nature is revealed through our actions and choices
The story well 'round and 'round
The cycle of life and death repeats itself for all living beings, and history will always repeat itself
So we made a battlefield
We created a place of conflict and war
We mixed our blood as perfect strangers
We shed our blood without knowing each other's true intentions or motives
This was life and death so very real
The stakes were high and the consequences were life and death
The winners' needs were the losers' dangers
The desires of the winners came at the expense of the losers
Hey, we skittle across the gene pool
We spread our genes and traits throughout the genetic pool of humanity
And our chromosomes come raining down
Our DNA and genetic traits are passed down from generation to generation
As the water starts to rise
As the consequences of our actions become more apparent
Then we'll realize
We will come to the harsh realization of what we have done
Where the last poor fool spluttered
We arrived at a place where a person had met their unfortunate end
He said, 'Though my children never knew
He expressed regret that his offspring wouldn't know the truth about their purpose
They served a purpose like the others'
His children, like everyone else, had a role to play in the cycle of life
Carrying the fatal flaw
We all bear the burden of our inherent shortcomings and limitations
Swimming to the fatal shore
We continue to move forward without realizing the true consequences of our actions
Our quest was for always more
We can never be satisfied and always crave for more
More, more, more
A reminder of our insatiable thirst for power and wealth
Contributed by Camilla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Norek Family Quarantine Explosion
One of my favorite Fixx songs. Why on Earth isn't it available on Spotify??
Helen Fein
The Fixx is soooooo underated. I saw them 3 years ago,awesome show.
Elizabeth Brooks,Bolin
love all their songs old n new great band that will live on forever klc peaceout Iconic sounding songs all with true meaning😎
artistinstinct
this is a story of goodness in the realm of hanging out in a garage and hearing your best bud tell a story as the engine is running....masculine in the stress of reason!
tinfoilhatter
carrying a fatal flaaaaaaw.....
Koshka42
my favourite song off Elemental. Would have made an amazing Bond song.
HamptonInjuryLawyer
tinfoilhatter
..so we reached the city walls...
HamptonInjuryLawyer
my pleasure
shlibookensteppah
@thenameisbond I love Duran's song, but this song kicks megaton ass. :] Thx for posting it.