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/
Second Time Around
The Fixx Lyrics
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On a day like this I could fall
Into a dark world of confusion
To where my confidence fails
I see things for the first time
The second time around
What's wrong with the picture?
The second time around
Re-paint the picture
It's the little things I came to rely on
I nearly have it, cut in the mold
The pattern fades but it's never broken
The repetition's stranglehold
I see things for the first time
The second time around
A crystal ball could re-paint the picture
Baby I feel things for the first time
The second time around
A crystal ball could re-paint the picture
Empty arms that try to reach out
To someone up a cloud and we still hope
I see things for the first time
Second time around
A crystal ball could re-paint the picture
I feel things for the first time
The second time around
Love before you live
Live before you love
Love before you live
Live before you love
Love before you live
Live before you love
Love before you live
Live before you love
Love before you live
Live before you love
I see things for the first time
The second time around
I feel things for the first time
The second time around
The lyrics to The Fixx's song Second Time Around are about the discovery of new perspectives after revisiting certain aspects of life or relationships. The verse, "A lot of little things leave me uncertain, on a day like this I could fall into a dark world of confusion, to where my confidence fails," suggests that the singer is feeling insecure and unsure about something in their life. However, they get the chance to see things in a new light, "the second time around," and gain a deeper understanding of what's going on. The line, "What's wrong with the picture?" suggests that they were missing something before and are now able to see what was out of focus. The repetition in the chorus, "I see things for the first time, the second time around," emphasizes the idea of reevaluation and taking a closer look at things that were previously overlooked or misunderstood. The bridge, "Empty arms that try to reach out, to someone up a cloud and we still hope," could be interpreted as the singer reaching out for something or someone that is out of reach or hard to understand, but they still have hope that they'll find it.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a journey of self-discovery and learning to see things from a new perspective. The advice to, "Love before you live, live before you love," could be interpreted as valuing connections with others and learning from experiences before diving headfirst into them.
Line by Line Meaning
A lot of little things leave me uncertain
Small details create insecurities within me
On a day like this I could fall
When things get tough, I am at risk of losing my grip
Into a dark world of confusion
This would plunge me in a state of bewilderment and darkness
To where my confidence fails
I would be in a place where my courage abandons me
I see things for the first time
When I revisit situations, I notice elements that were previously overlooked
The second time around
Upon a second encounter
What's wrong with the picture?
What is amiss in this scenario?
I feel things for the first time
Emotions arise that were not present in past experiences
Re-paint the picture
Create a new perspective to replace the old one
It's the little things I came to rely on
I depended on small details for stability
I nearly have it, cut in the mold
I am close to having things under control, following an established pattern
The pattern fades but it's never broken
The established routine may be losing its grip, but has not completely lost its hold
The repetition's stranglehold
The cycle has a tight grip on me
A crystal ball could re-paint the picture
A new way of seeing things could transform my perspective
Baby I feel things for the first time
This time, emotions arise that are new and unsuspected
Empty arms that try to reach out
I am trying to connect, but feel out of reach
To someone up a cloud and we still hope
I am reaching for someone who is far away and may be out of reach
Love before you live
Give and receive love before living your life
Live before you love
Experience life before you give and receive love
I see things for the first time
When I look closer, I notice new details that were previously overlooked
I feel things for the first time
Emotions arise that surprise me, catching me off guard
Contributed by Addison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.