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/
The Sign Of Fire
The Fixx Lyrics
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Of the altar stone -- I tried to warn you
But you were not alone -- you wouldn't take the call
You wear brimstone -- I tried to warm you
Always the same desire
After the tone -- they try to storm you
You are a voice alone and who dares to question
For gotten at home - how do you live with
Always the sign is fire
I'm being drawn by the heat
Always the same desire. Hot
Through the telephone -- I tried to reach you
But if you're not alone -- I know your life is torn
I see your lover's tomb -- why don't you mention
To me whenever I call -- I'll try to warm you
Always the sign is fire
I'm being drawn by the heat
Always the same desire
You're not alone
Always the sign is fire
Heart of stone
Always the sign is fire . . . (repeat)
The Sign of Fire by The Fixx is a song that speaks about a person who is isolated, living with a "heart of stone." The singer of the song attempts to reach them but is met with resistance, as they "wouldn't take the call." The person in question is living with constant desire, always chasing something that they can't achieve. The song features a recurring line, "always the sign is fire," which serves as a warning of sorts to the person who is "drawn by the heat."
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they suggest a sense of desperation and longing. The person who is being addressed in the song is living with secrets, and the singer is concerned about their well-being. The line "I see your lover's tomb - why don't you mention" suggests that the person is dealing with significant loss, and the singer is trying to reach out to them. The refrain “always the same desire” suggests that the person is trapped in a cycle of chasing something unattainable.
Overall, The Sign of Fire is a song that speaks to the human condition of wanting more, and having to confront the consequences of one's actions. The singer of the song is reaching out to someone who is dealing with issues, but is met with resistance. The song is a reminder that everyone is fighting their own battles, and the sign of fire serves as a warning to stay alert.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart of stone -- I tried to reach you
My heart is hardened but I tried to contact you
Of the altar stone -- I tried to warn you
I tried to warn you of danger coming your way
But you were not alone -- you wouldn't take the call
Although you were not alone, you ignored my attempts to communicate with you
You wear brimstone -- I tried to warm you
I tried to alert you of the danger you are in
Always the same desire
The urge to help you is always there
After the tone -- they try to storm you
After leaving a message for you, people try to confront you
You are a voice alone and who dares to question
You are an independent person and no one dares to question you
For gotten at home - how do you live with
Forgotten at home, how do you cope?
Do you wear brimstone -- give me the call
Are you still facing danger? Let me know and I will attempt to help you
Always the sign is fire
The warning sign is always fiery and prominent
I'm being drawn by the heat
I am attracted and compelled by the danger surrounding you
Always the same desire. Hot
The desire to help you is always strong
Through the telephone -- I tried to reach you
I tried to contact you through the phone
But if you're not alone -- I know your life is torn
If you are not alone, I know your life is in turmoil
I see your lover's tomb -- why don't you mention
I see the grave of your loved one, why haven't you talked about it?
To me whenever I call -- I'll try to warm you
Next time I call, I'll try to comfort and help you
Always the sign is fire
The warning sign is always bright and alarming
I'm being drawn by the heat
I am drawn towards your danger
Always the same desire
The desire to help is always the same
You're not alone
You are not alone in this situation
Always the sign is fire
The warning sign will always be fiery
Heart of stone
I have a hard heart but still want to help you
Always the sign is fire . . . (repeat)
The fiery sign is always there to warn and alarm
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALFRED AGIUS, CYRIL CURNIN, PETER GREENALL, JAMES WEST-ORAM, ADAM WOODS
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@S-Theo
Heart of stone
I tried to reach you
Of the altar stone
I tried to warn you
But you were not alone
You wouldn't take the call
You wear brimstone
I tried to warm you
Always the same desire
After the tone
They try to storm you
You are a voice alone
And who dares to question
Forgotten at home
How do you live with
Do you wear brimstone
Give me the call
Always the sign is fire
I'm being drawn by the heat
Always the same desire
Through the telephone
I tried to reach you
But if you're not alone
I know your life is torn
I see your lover's tomb
Why don't you mention
To me whenever I call
I'll try to warm you
Always the sign is fire
I'm being drawn by the heat
Always the same desire
You're not alone
Always the sign is fire
Heart of stone
Always the sign is fire
You're not alone
You're not alone
Always the sign is fire
Heart of stone
Always the sign is fire
@JohnViguerie
I just love what Jamie + Rupert do in this band
@cgeorge6786
Liked the The Fixx and Talk Talk in the 80's. Anyone else here a Talk Talk fan?
@Bobsend
Talk Talk are on another level, them and Big Country are my favourite bands from the 80's
@theJOYmudgeon
Duh...yeah. I love the arc of all their albums start to finish, but my fave was always The Colour of Spring. Mark Hollis was a genius in my book.
@rayinpau.s.a.6351
I will always cherish this Band.
@xoxxobob61
Truly what is there to say about this Band?
@luker4786
Seriously...off the charts. Their music is so ominous and full of danger and it has all aged so well. They should have been much, much bigger than they were. Freaking love them !
@schuey999
Well said!
@mineshpatel2521
I agree
@billypropes6827
I agree! Maybe they are better off.