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/
Two Different Views
The Fixx Lyrics
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Little lies I do detect
Through pleasure, pain, delight and wonder
But there's the rub of irony
Where indecision slices me
From high of highs, it pulls me under
There will always be two different views
Two many views that can collide
There will always be those two different views
Too many views with loaded pride
Emotions sway from side to side
Devotion preys upon my pride
I will respect the winner in the battle for my mind
These jealousies and dumb regrets
Wasting time just beckons death
Here today and gone tomorrow
There will always be two different views
Of the same thing baby
Two many views and reasons why
There will always be those two different views
Too many views to satisfy
As I stray from either side
Too confused to fantasize
Like a judge who needs forgiveness
But is there peace for two as one?
What divides can be undone
Regain the pulse of what was priceless
There will always be two different views
There will always be two different views
There will always be two different views
Big ideals I can't suppress
Little lies I do detect
Through pleasure, pain, delight and wonder
Emotions sway from side to side
Devotion preys upon my pride
Will I respect the winner in the battle for my mind?
The Fixx's song "Two Different Views" speaks to the human struggle of reconciling opposing perspectives and emotions. The lyrics present this internal battle through contradictions, such as "big ideals I can't suppress" and "little lies I do detect." The singer is caught between "high of highs" and being "pulled under" by indecision. They recognize that there are always different viewpoints, but pride often gets in the way of accepting them. The line "emotions sway from side to side" emphasizes the swiftness with which we can change our minds, and "devotion preys upon my pride" shows the difficulty in letting go of our convictions.
Despite all of this, the singer ultimately seeks peace and unity. They question whether it's possible for two opposing parties to come together as one, but express hope in "what was priceless." There is a sense of resignation in the repetition of "there will always be two different views," but it's not a defeatist attitude. Instead, it acknowledges the complexity of the human experience and the importance of listening to and respecting others' perspectives.
Line by Line Meaning
Big ideals I can't suppress
I have grand aspirations that I cannot contain or control.
Little lies I do detect
I recognize falsehoods, no matter how small or trivial they may seem.
Through pleasure, pain, delight and wonder
Regardless of whether I am experiencing joy or suffering, I observe life with curiosity and awe.
But there's the rub of irony
Despite my attempts to reconcile these contradictions, they often leave me feeling paradoxical or ironic.
Where indecision slices me
My inability to choose between opposing sides cuts me deeply like a knife.
From high of highs, it pulls me under
Even my most exhilarating moments can lead to despair when contrasted with my lowest lows.
There will always be two different views
No matter how hard I try to reconcile opposing perspectives, there will always be multiple ways to interpret the same reality.
Of the same thing baby
Different people can look at the same situation and see vastly different outcomes or repercussions.
Two many views that can collide
The sheer number of interpretations can sometimes lead to conflicting or contradictory opinions or beliefs.
Too many views with loaded pride
In some cases, people may remain entrenched in their perspectives and unwilling to entertain alternative viewpoints.
Emotions sway from side to side
My feelings vacillate between conflicting emotions or desires.
Devotion preys upon my pride
My intense commitment to certain ideals or beliefs can sometimes feed into my ego or feelings of superiority.
I will respect the winner in the battle for my mind
Despite personal attachments, I will acknowledge which viewpoint is most valid or persuasive for my own mental wellbeing.
These jealousies and dumb regrets
In my moments of weakness, I may experience envy or feelings of foolish remorse.
Wasting time just beckons death
I realize that moments of indecision or obsession can lead me down a path of stagnation or mortality.
Here today and gone tomorrow
Life is fleeting and ephemeral, reminding me not to hold too tightly to any one ideology or belief.
Too many views with loaded pride
Even the most divergent perspectives can be accompanied by an unhealthy dose of arrogance or hubris.
As I stray from either side
When I attempt to break free from a strict ideological camp, I may feel lost or disoriented.
Too confused to fantasize
My confusion may lead me to abstain from daydreaming or imagining any potential futures.
Like a judge who needs forgiveness
I struggle to reconcile the inherent bias and subjectivity in my own decision-making process, seeking absolution or validation.
But is there peace for two as one?
While two opposing sides may find common ground, this unison can lead to greater internal discord or unease.
What divides can be undone
It is possible to bridge differences and work towards a common goal, even when perspectives seem incompatible.
Regain the pulse of what was priceless
Through compromise and collaboration, it is possible to recapture what was truly valuable and meaningful in the first place.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HELGE HELBERG
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