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/
Lost Planes
The Fixx Lyrics
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The whistling wind might play your flute
So forget it
Lost traffic
Someone said you couldn't fly the plane
So I guess this journey's all in vain
So forget it
We're on a lost plane
Should've taken the train
We're on a lost plane
So forget it
Flying high but your fuel is low
How far can a missing plane go
So forget it
Lost traffic
Tell you that you're flying radar
But it's that much safer to take that car
We're on a lost plane
I should've taken the train
We're on a lost plane
So forget it
We're on a lost plane
I should've taken the train
We're on a lost plane
So forget it
We're on a lost plane
I should've taken the train
We're on a lost plane
I should've taken the train
We're on a lost plane
I should've taken the train
We're on a lost plane
So forget it
So when you're hanging from a parachute
The whistling wind might play your flute
So forget it
Lost traffic
Tell you that you're flying radar
But it's that much safer to take that car
We're on a lost plane
I should've taken the train
We're on a lost plane
So forget it
We're on a lost plane
I should've taken the train
We're on a lost plane
So forget it
We're on a lost plane
I should've taken the train
We're on a lost plane
The song "Lost Planes" by The Fixx is a commentary on the dangers and uncertainties of air travel. The opening lines, "When you're hanging from a parachute / The whistling wind might play your flute," suggest that the fragility of the situation can lead to bizarre experiences that may seem surreal or even comedic. However, the lyrics quickly turn darker as the singer notes that "Someone said you couldn't fly the plane / So I guess this journey's all in vain." The idea of a lost plane or a faulty aircraft points to the risks of air travel, and the sense that accidents are always just one mistake away.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "We're on a lost plane / I should've taken the train," emphasizing the idea of regret and missed opportunities. The singer seems to suggest that air travel is not worth the risk, and that more reliable methods (such as trains) would be a better choice. The use of the phrase "lost traffic" adds to the sense of confusion and chaos, as though the planes are wandering aimlessly in the sky. The closing lines of the song, repeated from the opening, suggest that the dangers of air travel are so great that even the sound of the wind on a parachute can seem like a pointed warning.
Overall, "Lost Planes" is a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of air travel and the need for vigilance and caution. It urges listeners to consider the risks of flying and to be mindful of the dangers that come with this mode of transport.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're hanging from a parachute
In a difficult situation, when you are helpless and stranded
The whistling wind might play your flute
The sound of the wind can sometimes create a melody
So forget it
Accept the situation as it is and move on
Lost traffic
Directionless and without any guidance
Someone said you couldn't fly the plane
Doubts and criticism from others can demotivate you
So I guess this journey's all in vain
The efforts put into something has gone to waste
We're on a lost plane
Being lost and without direction
Should've taken the train
Choosing the wrong path or option
Flying high but your fuel is low
Running out of resources while being in a high position
How far can a missing plane go
Questioning the outcome of a situation with no direction
Tell you that you're flying radar
Assurances of being guided and monitored
But it's that much safer to take that car
Choosing the safer, less risky option
I should've taken the train
Regret for making the wrong decision
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES H BARRETT, CYRIL CURNIN, PETER GREENALL, JAMES WEST-ORAM, ADAM WOODS
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Dyn Jarren
One of their best songs! I don’t care what anyone says. This is one of greatest debut albums of all time! It still sounds current! They were way ahead of their time. Unreal!
Corey Cooper
This is an F#####ing great song that I played in a club in Miami in '82 and they Loved it!
Blackscorpion1963
Totally under-rated group. One of the most intelligent bands to come from the '80s no doubt about that at all.
Mark Watkins
Well said. One Thing Leads To Another should have far bigger in the UK, too.
Zachary Page
Stand or fall (2022)
Derek Stein
Shuttered Room goes down as one of the all-time best debut albums!
Cassian YHVH
I'll never understand why these guys weren't the world's biggest act.
karismatica55
I know right?? I'll never get it.
Kevin McGiffin
I think they ARE. Listen to them all the time. One of my MTV band favorites and that list is very loooong.
Ms. Blaileen
Hard to believe this was their first official single release....sounds like a band already fully mature and in prime.