(Forever) Live and Die

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

About (Forever) Live and Die

"(Forever) Live and Die" is a song by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released as the first single taken from their 1986 album, The Pacific Age. Paul Humphreys sings lead vocals on the track. The single peaked at No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart. It was a Top 10 hit in Canada and several European territories, and a Top 20 hit in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.


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1988
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I never wanted another
Come over to me and discover
How I want to be near you
And you need to be far away
You always seem to make me feel at home
Hey you

People like
I never know, I never know, I never know why
You make me wanna cry
I never know, I never know, I never know why
Forever live and die

I look at all of the people
Doing it over and over
You never get any older
I wish that you could be here
I look at you and I
Make the same mistakes
Hey you

People like
I never know, I never know, I never know why
You make me wanna cry
I never know, I never know, I never know why
Forever Live and Die

I never know, I never know, I never know why
You make me wanna cry
I never know, I never know, I never know why
Forever Live and Die

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) are a British New Wave group formed in 1978, whose founding members, Andy McCluskey (vocals, bass guitar) and Paul Humphreys (keyboards, vocals), are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, England. The band rose to fame with their fourth single "Enola Gay", which became a major hit throughout Europe in 1980, and achieved worldwide popularity the following year with their third album Architecture & Morality. Regarded as the band's seminal work, it spawned three international hit singles and propelled them to superstar status in their home country. OMD, whose music frequently eschewed traditional pop music arrangements in favour of experimentation, were retrospectively described by AllMusic's Ned Raggett as having been… more »

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Written by: GRAHAM WEIR, NEIL WEIR, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS

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10 facts about this song

Artist Profile
"(Forever) Live and Die" is a song produced by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), which consists of core members Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys. Their music primarily falls under the categories of synth-pop and new wave.
Album Release
The song was originally released as part of their seventh studio album, 'The Pacific Age', which was launched on 29 September 1986.
Chart Performance
"(Forever) Live and Die" reached number 11 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's popular successes.
Popularity in America
The song reached number 19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts, showcasing the band's international popularity.
Band Contribution
This song is one of a few instances where band members Paul Humphreys and Martin Cooper share lead vocals, as typically, Andy McCluskey is the lead vocalist.
Music Video
The music video for "(Forever) Live and Die" was shot in the Poble Espanyol area of Barcelona, Spain.
Song Composition
Like most OMD songs, "(Forever) Live and Die" features a substantial use of synthesizers, reflecting the band's new wave and synth-pop style.
Record Label
The song was released under Virgin Records, a label known for managing successful artists in the pop and rock genres.
Critic Reception
Critics have praised the song for its catchy tune and meaningful lyrics, emphasizing life's impermanence.
Rolling Stone Review
The song was notably mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine as being "as perfectly crafted a pop song as anyone is likely to come up with" during its time of release.

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