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/
Woman On a Train
The Fixx Lyrics
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As I try to sleep at night
There's a voice inside my darkness
Laughing at the life I've lost
She's no girl on pills in limbo
She's a woman on a train
With her senses sharpened by the warning cold
She flashes her lights, her mission bites
She flashes her lights
Across my desert mind (still no change in me)
(She's) no girl on pills in limbo
She's a woman on a train
She's here...
The woman on a train...
And I will speak no words but the truth for her to hear
Hold her close... but never dare
(She's) no girl on pills in limbo
She's a woman on a train
She's here
The woman on a train...
She will speak for us both
She will speak for us all
'Til I learn to care...
She'll override my best intention
Attack my weak deception
A friend for life and after
I'll never catch her off her guard
The lyrics to The Fixx's song "Woman On a Train" depict a man haunted by images of a woman on a train, who seems to have a profound impact on him. The lines "pictures chase across the ceiling" and "there's a voice inside my darkness" suggest that the singer is grappling with insomnia as a result of these persistent, haunting memories. He speaks of the woman as though she is more than just a memory, but a force to be reckoned with: "with her senses sharpened by the warning cold, she brings me to memory".
The woman on the train seems to hold some kind of power over the singer - her "mission bites" and she "overrides my best intention" - and yet there is also a sense of reverence for her. The singer recognizes that she is not a "girl on pills in limbo", but a woman with a purpose, and he speaks of wanting to hold her close while also acknowledging that he can never fully possess her. He vows to "speak no words but the truth for her to hear", suggesting that there is an honesty and rawness about their connection.
Overall, the lyrics to "Woman On a Train" are somewhat open to interpretation, but they create a vivid and haunting image of a woman who is both difficult to grasp and impossible to forget.
Line by Line Meaning
Pictures chase across the ceiling
I am haunted by my thoughts, even in my dreams.
As I try to sleep at night
I struggle to find peace and restful sleep.
There's a voice inside my darkness
There is an inner turmoil within me.
Laughing at the life I've lost
Mocking the choices I've made and the person I am now.
She's no girl on pills in limbo
She is not a lost soul, but someone who knows where she is going.
She's a woman on a train
She is someone with purpose, headed towards her destination.
With her senses sharpened by the warning cold
She is alert and focused, despite the harsh conditions around her.
She brings me to memory
Reminding me of moments and people from my past.
She flashes her lights, her mission bites
She provides clarity and insight into my situation.
Across my desert mind (still no change in me)
Despite her guidance, I am still stuck in my own desert of confusion and indecision.
(She's) no girl on pills in limbo
Once again, emphasizing that she is not lost or confused.
She's a woman on a train
A strong and determined woman headed towards her destination.
She's here...
Present and bringing clarity to my life.
The woman on a train...
Emphasizing her strength and purpose.
And I will speak no words but the truth for her to hear
I will listen and speak only truthfully to what she has to say.
Hold her close... but never dare
I must respect her and her journey.
She will speak for us both
Speaking words of wisdom and clarity for both of us to use.
She will speak for us all
Her words of clarity will apply to everyone around us.
'Til I learn to care...
Until I am able to find my own purpose and strength like she has.
She'll override my best intention
Even if I try to ignore or hide from her guidance, it will ultimately override my own intentions.
Attack my weak deception
She will expose any lies or deceit that I may have within me.
A friend for life and after
She will always be a source of guidance and strength in my life, even beyond our present situation.
I'll never catch her off her guard
She will always be prepared and strong, even in the face of unexpected challenges.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: ADAM TERENCE WOODS, CYRIL JOHN CURNIN, DANIEL KINGSMILL BROWN, JAMES WEST ORAM, PETER JOHN GREENALL
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Don Xeon
Classic 80's mastery of the genre, The Fixx continues to be one of my faves decade after decade. I love their songs, always making me slide into some mystic dream....from back in the day... ... .. .
RJ PMH54
Outstanding.............this is one band that has never received the recognition they deeply deserved! One great rock n roll band...........keep the faith FIXX!
Nathan Harris
Indeed
Carl Patterson
All these Fixx songs age so gracefully... they are timeless and in the big picture very underappreciated by many who don't particularly like them.... but they would easily make it into my rock hall of fame................
Red Vynil
I would say they don't "like" them because they never heard them before on radio. They only like what they're force fed by the radio. I've had people tell me they love this band or that, but the only songs they know of BY that band are those on the radio! If I played them something by the same band, even from the same era of that band's history, they'd say they don't like it!
A guy that co-wrote one of our songs used to go on and on about how he LOVED The Fixx, but no matter what I played for him of theirs FROM the first 2 or 3 albums, he said he didn't like it!! Only one song!! It was either Lost Planes or Cameras In Paris. That was back in the mid `80's! I just saw him again a couple months ago and he STILL only likes that one song, but he LOVES The Fixx!!
Kevin McGiffin
Like a fine wine....
Shagata Ganai
Oh, for sure., "Woman", "Are We Ourselves?", "Lost Planes", "Reach The Beach", "Secret Separation", "Sunshine In The Shade", "Liner", "Deeper and Deeper", are all in the top 250 of my '1,000 Songs Ultimate Four-Decade playlist. Possible additions "Cameras In Paris", "Built For The Future". And the band is absolutely a lock for the HOF. But, they still haven't inducted Ian Anderson or Jethro Tull, so there's that.
tinfoilhatter
@Shagata Ganai yeah and what about focus! jethro tull was okay, haha! focus was way bigger than rock'n'roll, they played like no rock band could play, it wasn't even fair to rock'n'roll...so there's that, i guess
Steven McCoy
Amen100%
A Miller
Just saw the FIXX after 35 years of waiting to catch a show. Hooked at the age of 10 with One Thing Leads to Another ... and now had the opportunity to see them on the Reach the Beach Tour 2018. Incredible Live performance. Truly nostalgic and they can still bring it! Thank you from USA.