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/
Take a Risk
The Fixx Lyrics
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Ain't that so? The past is all that warned me
To and from, the tide don't even phase me
Around I go, history repeating, history repeating
On the move, time waits for no one
Snooze or lose
All the changes to come down us all
Make a wish, grab a kiss
'€˜Cause it's time to take a risk
Fallin' through to do as you should
You'll have to deal with it
All for one, political and mind fields
Seem so real, words that are heart-felt
One simple need took down a new addiction
Beggin' please for the wind to change
Make a wish, grab a kiss
It's time to take a risk
Fallin' through to do as you should
You'll have to deal with it
Make a wish, grab a kiss
It's time to take a risk for the future generation
Who's gonna take on the beast
You'll have to deal with it
It's gonna kill the beast
Don't let go, don't let go
Won't let go, don't let go
Kill the beast
I can't let go, I won't let go
I can't let go, I won't let go of how this stuff control me
Ain't that so? The past is all that warned me
To and from, the tide don't even phase me
Around I go, history re-repeating
It's time to take a risk for the future generation
Who's gonna take on the beast
Who's gonna take on the beast
Future generation's gotta kill the beast
Stop with that shit
Kill the, kill the
I can't let go, I won't let go
Told you so, I won't let go
Won't let go, won't let go
The lyrics in The Fixx's song "Take a Risk" speak to the idea of seizing the moment and taking chances. The singer is struggling with the hold that the past has on them, but recognizes that the only way to move forward is by taking risks. The line "history repeating" implies that the singer has been stuck in a cycle of not taking chances and wants to break free from it.
The chorus encourages the listener to take action and make a change. The line "fallin' through to do as you should" suggests that sometimes the best way to learn is by taking risks and making mistakes. The repeated call to "make a wish, grab a kiss" emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and pursuing what you want.
The latter half of the song touches on political and societal issues, with the line "all for one, political and mind fields." The line "one simple need took down a new addiction" speaks to the idea that even seemingly small actions can have a big impact. The final message of the song is clear: the future generation must take on the "beast" - whatever that may represent - and make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I can't let go of how this stuff control me
I am unable to release the grip this situation has on me and its influence on my life.
Ain't that so? The past is all that warned me
Isn't it true? The only thing that cautioned me about this circumstance was my previous experiences.
To and from, the tide don't even phase me
I move back and forth like the ocean's tide, and it does not affect me whatsoever.
Around I go, history repeating, history repeating
I continue to relive the same events over and over again.
On the move, time waits for no one
As I progress forward, time does not stop or wait for anyone.
Snooze or lose
If you oversleep, you will not accomplish as much as you could have otherwise done.
All the changes to come down on us all
The alterations in circumstances will affect everyone involved.
Didn't see it coming, didn't see it coming
We were unprepared for what was coming and never anticipated it happening.
Make a wish, grab a kiss
Come on and take a chance, get what you want, and live life to the fullest.
'Cause it's time to take a risk
Now is the moment to be daring and step outside of your comfort zone.
Fallin' through to do as you should
Sometimes you may have to experience failure before succeeding in doing what needs to be done.
You'll have to deal with it
You may have to face the repercussions of your actions and confront the consequences.
All for one, political and mind fields
The political and psychological minefields are all for the same purpose.
Seem so real, words that are heart-felt
It appears genuine, the heartfelt words being spoken.
One simple need took down a new addiction
An essential necessity caused something else to become an addiction.
Beggin' please for the wind to change
Asking for a change in circumstances that are out of your control or influence.
It's time to take a risk for the future generation
It is time to take a chance that will positively affect the generation to come.
Who's gonna take on the beast
Who will have the courage to confront and conquer the issue at hand.
Kill the beast
Finish the problem once and for all so that it ends permanently.
Don't let go, don't let go
Do not give up or give in and persevere through the tough times.
I can't let go, I won't let go
I am determined to hold on and not let go of what is important to me.
Told you so, I won't let go
I will not release my grip, as I was right and predicted this situation would occur.
Won't let go, won't let go
I will not let go of what is dear to me.
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
chicagohoosier1
Saw this tour over Summer, 2012. What a show! I was quite impressed on how dynamic Jamie West-Oram was on the guitar. So many different sounds, including this song, from one single guitar.
pjw5328
Very cool song! I saw some album reviews describing this as a grunge-influenced song, but to my mind it really sounds more like something The Who might have written. Either way it's definitely not the sort of sound that first comes to mind when you think of The Fixx, but I like it!
bassmanjoe
Fantastic!
Franck PELISSIER
Good job, cinecromancer!
Gabriel Mansilla
Roxy Music - Ain't that so
Is a tribute or something?