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/
Ocean Blue
The Fixx Lyrics
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It's the only place that I feel better
I watch them roll for hours, they take me far away
It's where I feel secure, where I want to stay
Ocean blue, senses and soul renew
Ocean blue, forgive all the wrong I do
A year, a week, a day, minutes into hours
Mother of creation, temple of the womb
Take me in your waters, darling, I'm coming home
Ocean blue, senses and soul renew
Ocean blue, forgive all the wrong I do
I feel your force now so great over the land
I feel it wash away, wash away where I stand
Rolling in all virtue, power and in command
Take me in your waters, darling, I'm coming home
Ocean blue, I'm know I'm made of you
Ocean blue, forgive all the wrong I do
This life goes by so fast it's never really ours
A year, a week, a day, oh, minutes into hours
Mother of creation, temple of the womb
Ocean blue, oh, ocean blue
The lyrics of The Fixx's song "Ocean Blue" are a tribute to the healing power of nature when faced with the challenges of life. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of the singer seeking solace on the shore. The sound of waves crashing against the shore is therapeutic, and the waves themselves serve as a symbol of escape. The singer watches them "roll for hours" as they transport him to a place of security, away from whatever troubles him.
The chorus of the song sums up the central message of "Ocean Blue." The singer reflects that his senses and soul are renewed by the ocean. It has the power to forgive "all the wrong I do." In this context, the forgiveness can be interpreted in two ways. The first is a nod to the restorative power of nature. Whatever burdens the singer carries, the ocean wipes them away. Secondly, the idea of being forgiven also suggests a sense of guilt. Music has the ability to lift us out of our troubles and restore us, and it's clear that the singer is seeking that type of breakthrough through the power of nature.
The final verse of the song reinforces the central message of The Fixx's "Ocean Blue." The ocean serves as a mother of creation and a temple of the womb. The lyrics tell us that the singer is aware that his time on this earth is fleeting. The ocean represents a type of eternal life. It has the power to take us in its waters and wash away whatever troubles us.
Line by Line Meaning
I like to hear the waves crash against the shore
The sound of waves hitting the shore brings comfort to me
It's the only place that I feel better
The beach is the only place where I can escape and feel at ease
I watch them roll for hours, they take me far away
Observing the waves for hours is almost like being transported to another world
It's where I feel secure, where I want to stay
The beach is where I feel safe and at home and wish to remain there
Ocean blue, senses and soul renew
The ocean's blue color revitalizes my mind and soul
Ocean blue, forgive all the wrong I do
I ask the ocean to forgive me for all the mistakes I have made
Life goes by so fast it's never really ours
Life is fleeting and we do not truly own it
A year, a week, a day, minutes into hours
Time passes quickly, and even a small amount of time feels like it goes by so quickly
Mother of creation, temple of the womb
The ocean holds the power of creation, it's a place of life and nurturing just like a womb
Take me in your waters, darling, I'm coming home
I ask the ocean to embrace me in its waters and call it my home
I feel your force now so great over the land
I can sense the ocean's powerful energy over the land
I feel it wash away, wash away where I stand
The ocean has the power to cleanse my troubles and worries
Rolling in all virtue, power and in command
I feel the ocean's immense influence, it's a symbol of control and strength .
Ocean blue, I'm know I'm made of you
I recognize that I'm a part of the ocean's grander scheme
Ocean blue, forgive all the wrong I do
I ask the ocean for forgiveness for any wrongs I may have committed
This life goes by so fast it's never really ours
Life is temporary and constantly moving, and we are only borrowing it
A year, a week, a day, oh, minutes into hours
Even though we have limited time available, each instant passes by quickly
Mother of creation, temple of the womb
The ocean is a place of creation and growth, just like a womb
Ocean blue, oh, ocean blue
The color blue of the ocean is captivating, and it's the most significant aspect of the ocean
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Mattioli
That jam coming out of the break is awesome
David Lazarus
I love Elemental! Such a great album. I had read a while back as to why Dan K. Brown wasn't involved. However, I cannot remember the reason now. However, this album and the related 1011 Woodland are fantastic! Absolute must have albums for anyone who is even remotely into The Fixx.
Stacey Carmody
I love The Fixx, and the ocean , this song is perfect for me.
JOSE ALCALDE
I love it.
Tony P.
Heavy Fixx tune. Nice. This band never faded, hell no. Nearly 40 years now. Under the radar. Lol.
progtoeternity
A very cool song from... tha Fixx !!!!
Dennis Taylor
THE FIXX RULE
Michael Bidegain
Great Album
Bobbi Wolfgang
EVERY band member is individually excellent! Bass player is so consistently TASTEFUL! Sweet.
David Lazarus
@RockMusicVideoReviewer - Love that song!