The Furs initially used Martin Hannett as a producer, but their initial self-titled album from 1980 was eventually produced by Steve Lillywhite. The LP quickly established the band on radio and was a top 20 hit in the UK. The album also found success in Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Australia. The US version of the album was re-sequenced, but failed to have as strong a commercial impact.
The Furs found success in the U.S. market with the 1981 release, titled 'Talk Talk Talk', which made its impact on the US album charts and received critical acclaim worldwide. In the UK, the album was a solid hit which spun off two charting singles, "Dumb Waiters" and the original version of "Pretty in Pink". The latter song served as inspiration for the 1986 John Hughes film of the same name, and was re-recorded for the platinum-selling soundtrack.
In 1982, the band was reduced to a four-piece with the departures of Morris and Kilburn. (Ex-Birthday Party drummer Phill Calvert would briefly join the group around this time.) The band's remaining members moved permanently to New York, where they recorded the album Forever Now with producer Todd Rundgren. This album contained "Love My Way", a breakthrough Top 40 hit in both the US and the UK. Ely left the band after this release, though he would return for the 1988 single "All That Money Wants" and the 1989 album Book of Days.
The Furs' 1984 release Mirror Moves was produced by Keith Forsey, and featured the songs "The Ghost in You" and "Heaven". Both charted in the UK, and "Heaven" became the band's highest charting UK hit at the time -- but inexplicably, "Heaven" was never released as a single in America. Instead, Columbia Records opted for "Here Come Cowboys", despite both international success and heavy MTV airplay on "Heaven." "Here Come Cowboys" failed to chart, but "The Ghost In You" was a hit on the US pop charts. The band had become popular in Canada as well, CFNY, Toronto's new wave radio station, listed Mirror Moves as the #1 LP of 1984.
By this time, the band had become somewhat of a staple on US college and modern rock radio stations. As well, they were building mainstream success, fairly consistently placing singles in the pop charts on both sides of the Atlantic, though they would "have more impact on future musicians than they ever did in the marketplace." In 1986, the band re-recorded a version of "Pretty in Pink", which was their biggest hit to that time in the US, and their biggest-ever UK hit.
Richard Butler later claimed that the success of "Pretty in Pink" caused the band to be pressured into entering the studio to record a follow-up release before they were ready. The result was Midnight to Midnight, an album which Butler characterized as "hollow, vapid and weak". A more overtly commercial effort than the Furs had ever recorded before, the album also featured the single "Heartbreak Beat", which was their highest charting top 40 US hit.
However, the Furs were dissatisfied with their new commercial direction, and subsequently returned to a rawer sound with "All That Money Wants", a 1988 track especially recorded for a 'best-of' collection. 1989's Book of Days saw a return to the old-school style and the temporary return of Vince Ely. 1991's World Outside was similarly more of a "back to basics" approach.
From 1988 on The Furs' chart success continued with three #1 hits on the US Modern Rock chart between 1988 and 1991.
The band splintered in 1991, with the Butler brothers going on to found Love Spit Love. After spending most of the decade apart, Butler, Butler and Ashton re-formed The Psychedelic Furs in 2000, and released a live album Beautiful Chaos: Greatest Hits Live, which also featured a new studio recording, "Alive (For Once In My Lifetime)." A DVD version of the performance included live versions of "Alive" and three other previously unreleased songs: "Anodyne (Better Days)," "Cigarette" and "Wrong Train."
Since then the Furs continue to tour the world along with former Love Spit Love drummer Frank Ferrer, ex-Information Society and World Party keyboardist Amanda Kramer and saxophonist Mars Williams who returned to the band after a stint in the late 1980s.
Showing the band's significant influence as a part of the new wave and post-punk movements, their songs have been covered by numerous other artists. Examples include Annie Lennox, Buffalo Tom, Icehouse, Powderfinger, Regenerator, and Robyn Hitchcock.
Parade
The Psychedelic Furs Lyrics
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To light the candles
Burn for you
Here comes dawn again
To burn the both ends down
Here he comes again
Who wants to turn the world for you
Here he comes again
Here comes your parade
Down all the miles for you
Here comes your parade
To light the flags for you
I come wide awake
To shake a dream from out of view
I come wide awake
To lay them all away
Here comes your parade
To turn the world for you
Here comes your parade
Down all the miles for you
Here comes your parade
Down all the miles for you
Down all the miles for you
Here comes your parade
Here comes your parade
To turn the world for you
Here comes your parade
Down all the miles of you
Here comes dawn again
To light the candles
Burn for you
Here comes dawn again
To burn the both ends down
Here comes your parade
Down all the miles for you
Here comes your parade
To light the flags for you
The lyrics of The Psychedelic Furs song Parade seem to be about someone waiting for a special day or event, represented by the metaphor of a parade, which will bring them happiness and meaning to their life. The first verse describes the arrival of dawn, which may symbolize a new beginning or a new opportunity to achieve their goal, which is to celebrate with a parade. The candles burning may represent hope or a wish, while the action of burning both ends down suggests an intense desire that needs to be fulfilled urgently.
The second verse mentions the arrival of someone who wants to turn the world for the singer, but who also can't believe in anything. This may mean that the singer is seeking a change or a revolution, but struggles to find someone who can match their level of commitment and passion. The chorus repeats the phrase "Here comes your parade" several times, emphasizing the importance of the event to the singer. The last verse mentions the singer waking up from a dream and wanting to put it aside to focus on the upcoming parade. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus and the images of dawn and burning candles, as if to suggest that the parade is finally happening and the singer has achieved their dream.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes dawn today
The start of a new day is upon us
To light the candles
A symbol of hope and guidance
Burn for you
The candles are lit for your benefit
Here comes dawn again
Another day has begun
To burn the both ends down
Pushing yourself to the limit, exhausting all resources
Here he comes again
A persistent and determined individual
Who wants to turn the world for you
Motivated to do anything for you
Who can't believe at all
Incapable of comprehending or accepting reality
Here comes your parade
A joyful celebration in your honor
Down all the miles for you
Taking the journey with you, no matter how long or difficult
To light the flags for you
Symbolic representation of your achievements and success
I come wide awake
Fully alert and aware
To shake a dream from out of view
A struggle to overcome a false or unrealistic expectation
I come wide awake
Continued effort to remain present and attentive
To lay them all away
To leave behind past fears and doubts
Here comes your parade
A continuous celebration of your life and accomplishments
To turn the world for you
Determined to make a positive impact on the world for you
Down all the miles for you
The journey with you is worthwhile, no matter how far
Here comes your parade
A constant commitment to celebrate you
Down all the miles of you
All of you is worth celebrating and acknowledging
Here comes dawn again
The start of a new day, full of endless possibilities
To light the candles
A reminder of hope and guidance, a beacon in the dark
Burn for you
The candles represent a dedication to your well-being and success
Here comes dawn again
A constant cycle of new beginnings and opportunities
To burn the both ends down
Pushing yourself to the limit in pursuit of your dreams
Here comes your parade
An everlasting tribute to you and your journey
Down all the miles for you
A commitment to stand by you through all the ups and downs
To light the flags for you
Honoring your accomplishments and triumphs with symbolic recognition
Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ASHTON, RICHARD LOFTHOUSE BUTLER, TIMOTHY BUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AnnaThezia
Wild drumbeat. Love it. Strange but good song
@markendicott6874
Beautiful
@alfredrivera4895
love the headspace..
@ianturton4976
Love the lyrics.
@hobbygamer6220
me too
@GardnerGoldsmith
I've always wondered if Vince E's drums on this, especially the end, were straight-through in one sitting or contained any overdub. Just incredible! That final portion is out of control! The way the band lets the drums act in that sort of "slow-beat-but-wild-fury-within" style was remarkable when I heard it for the first time, and it still hits hard. I'd really like to know how he did that last solo portion. Wicked song, and a great commentary about self-indulgence mixed with that always sly possibility that Richard B is also referring to worship of the state.
@airmark02
Realpolitick ?
No doubt ~
The Furs lyrical ambiguity has always walked the borderline towards a stream of consciousness poetry.
" All of this & Nothing "
was a personal anthem for my late 70's early 80's youthful wildlife đ
@hobbygamer6220
Drum swathe âş
@elektrozil9728
guitar haze
@josebarrocas8570
Lyrics,please