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/
Question
The Fixx Lyrics
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Question what's the son and who's the heir
Who said that who said that who said that to you
Who said that who said that who said that to me
Heaven is a quiet place to stop heaven
Reason you better run until you drop reason
Who said that who said that who said that to you
Who said that who said that who said that to you
Who said that who said that who said that to me
Where to go and when to stop
Who's the man sat at the top?
Is there a little place for me?
Open my eyes why can't I see?
Question imagination plants the seed question
Question far away do not concede
Who said that who said that who said that to you
Who said that who said that who said that to me
Who said that who said that who said that to you
Who said that who said that who said that to me
Where to go and when to stop
Who's the man sat at the top?
Is there a little place for me?
Open my eyes why can't I see?
The lyrics to "Question" by The Fixx are a contemplative exploration of life's big questions. The opening lines, "Question all our hands are in the air, question what's the sun and who's the heir" immediately set the tone for the song's introspective theme. The lyrics then shift focus to the source of these questions, with the repeated plea of "who said that to you, who said that to me?" suggesting that the singer is looking for guidance or answers from an outside source. The idea of heaven as a "quiet place to stop" adds to the reflective mood, while the repeated use of the word "reason" as a command to "run until you drop" feels almost urgent.
As the song continues, the lyrics delve deeper into the search for meaning and purpose in life. The lines "where to go and when to stop, who's the man sat at the top?" suggest a desire for direction and guidance, while the question of "is there a little place for me?" speaks to the yearning for belonging and acceptance. The final lines, "question imagination plants the seed, question far away do not concede" seem to offer a glimmer of hope and possibility, urging the listener to continue questioning and exploring even when faced with uncertainty.
Overall, "Question" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that encourages listeners to pay attention to the big questions in life and to keep searching for answers and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Question all our hands are in the air
We all have questions and doubts that we want answers to.
Question what's the son and who's the heir
Who will take over and continue the legacy?
Who said that who said that who said that to you
Who gave you that information or idea?
Who said that who said that who said that to me
Who gave me that information or idea?
Heaven is a quiet place to stop heaven
Heaven is a peaceful destination where you can rest.
Reason you better run until you drop reason
Without reason, we cannot find purpose and direction in our lives.
Where to go and when to stop
We are searching for direction and guidance.
Who's the man sat at the top?
Who has the power and control in this situation?
Is there a little place for me?
Do I belong here?
Open my eyes why can't I see?
What am I missing or not understanding?
Question imagination plants the seed question
Our imagination sparks our curiosity and thirst for knowledge.
Question far away do not concede
Keep searching for answers, even if they seem out of reach.
Who said that who said that who said that to you
Who told you that information or idea?
Who said that who said that who said that to me
Who told me that information or idea?
Who said that who said that who said that to you
Who said that to you, and can we trust their words?
Who said that who said that who said that to me
Who said that to me, and can we trust their words?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CYRIL CURNIN, PETER GREENALL, JAMES WEST-ORAM, ADAM WOODS
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