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 in Battle Overseas
The Fixx Lyrics
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Next thing you know you're on your knees
If you trust in someone on the screen
Then you'll be lost and overseas
Always sharing the time on your hands
Think of who plans
The future for you
So you're in a uniform
It's your calm before the storm
Where is it taking us
One sign of the cross
And you're let loose
How long is the stretch of this hanger's noose
You kill someone just for gain
We end up losing just the same
Always sharing your time with no plans
Think of who hands
The future to you
There's nothing you can do
So you're in a uniform
And it's your calm before the storm
Where is it taking us
Where is it taking us
What does it do for you
This one sign of the cross
Lost in battle overseas
The last thing we need to know is on our knees
If you trust in someone on the screen
Then you'll be lost and overseas
Always sharing time on your hands
Think of who plans
The future for you
There's nothing you can do
So you're in a uniform
It's your calm before the storm
Where is it taking us
Where is it taking us
What does it do for you
This one sign of the cross
We are lost in battle overseas
The song "Lost in Battle Overseas" by The Fixx explores the effects of war on soldiers and their loved ones back home. The lyrics describe the helplessness and hopelessness that soldiers feel when they are on the battlefield, as well as the sense of being lost and alone when they return home. The opening lines "Lost in battle overseas, next thing you know you're on your knees" convey a sense of the overwhelming and sudden nature of war, and how it can bring a person to their knees both physically and emotionally.
The lyrics go on to describe the feeling of being at the mercy of those in power, whether it's a commanding officer or a politician. The lines "Think of who hands the future to you, there's nothing you can do" convey a sense of frustration and helplessness that many soldiers feel, as they are essentially cogs in a larger machine. But the song also touches on the human cost of war, and how soldiers often end up "losing just the same" as the people they kill.
Overall, "Lost in Battle Overseas" is a poignant and powerful song that speaks to the experiences of soldiers and their loved ones. It raises important questions about the price of war and the impact it has on those who fight it.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in battle overseas
Being caught up in a war in a foreign land, away from home.
Next thing you know you're on your knees
The consequences of being involved in the war can eventually bring one to his/her knees.
If you trust in someone on the screen
Relying on someone who appears on the screen (such as a political or military leader) can lead one astray.
Then you'll be lost and overseas
If one follows blindly, he/she may find him/herself stranded or in danger in a foreign country.
Always sharing the time on your hands
Having free time, but not putting any effort towards planning or making decisions that affect one's future.
Think of who plans
Take time to consider who is making decisions that affect your future and whether or not they have your best interests in mind.
The future for you
What lies ahead for you in terms of your life and your place in the world.
There's nothing you can do
Feeling powerless or unable to change the course of events unfolding in one's life.
So you're in a uniform
Being part of the military and having to adhere to strict rules and regulations.
It's your calm before the storm
The period of time before going into battle where emotions may be heightened, but there is a sense of anticipation and readiness.
Where is it taking us
Questioning the ultimate purpose or outcome of the war and the sacrifices being made.
One sign of the cross
A symbol of faith or hope in the midst of war and chaos.
And you're let loose
Being given the freedom to engage in combat or take action in the midst of a war.
How long is the stretch of this hanger's noose
Questioning the length of time that one will be forced to follow orders and be in service to the military.
You kill someone just for gain
Being forced to take someone's life for a purpose that may not be entirely clear or purposeful.
We end up losing just the same
Despite the sacrifices made or battles won, the outcome of the war may still leave both sides with losses and suffering.
What does it do for you
Questioning what is gained or accomplished by being a part of the war effort.
This one sign of the cross
Holding onto faith or hope in the midst of uncertainty and danger.
The last thing we need to know is on our knees
Finding oneself in a desperate and vulnerable situation, begging for answers or help.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CYRIL CURNIN, PETER GREENALL, JAMES WEST-ORAM, ADAM WOODS
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