All Stood Still

Ultravox

About All Stood Still

"All Stood Still" is Ultravox's fourth and final single from Vienna, the band's first album with Midge Ure, released on Chrysalis Records on 26 May 1981. The single, on the back of "Vienna"'s success, hit #8 on the UK Singles Chart, giving Ultravox their second top-ten hit. There is currently no known music video available for the song, although the song was used to infectious effect in the first skateboarding video, Powell Peralta's promotional Skateboarding in the '80's, featuring Tony Hawk and Rodney Mullen. The b-sides are two original instrumentals. "Keep Torque-ing" is listed on the Rare, Vol. 1 compilation as "Keep Talking"; it is generally accepted that the latter is the correct name for the track. 


Year:
1980
4:23
83 

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The lights went out (The last fuse blew).
The clocks all stopped (It can't be true).
The program's wrong (What can we do?).
The printout's blocked (It relied on you).

The turbine cracked up.
The buildings froze up.
The system choked up.
What can we do?

Please remember to mention me,
In tapes you leave behind.

Chorus :

We stood still.
We all stood still.
Still stood still.
We're standing still.

The screen shut down (There's no reply).
The lifts all fall (A siren cries).
And the radar fades (A pilot sighs).
As the countdowns stall (The readout lies).

The turbines cracked up.
The buildings froze up.
The system choked up.
What can we do?

Please remember to mention me,
In tapes you leave behind.

(Chorus)

The black box failed (The codes got crossed).
And the jails decayed (The keys got lost).
Everyone kissed (We breathe exhaust).
In the new arcade (Of the holocaust).

The turbine cracked up.
The buildings froze up.
The system choked up.
What can we do?

Plese remember to mention me,
In tapes you might leave behind.

(Chorus - Repeat 2 times). 

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Ultravox

Ultravox are a British New Wave rock band. They were one of the primary exponents of the British electronic pop music movement of the late 1970s/early 1980s. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER THOMAS ALLEN, MIDGE URE, WARREN REGINALD CANN, WILLIAM CURRIE

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10 facts about this song

Music Group
Ultravox, a British New Wave band, released the song "All Stood Still" with lead vocalist and guitarist, Midge Ure.
Album Release
The song is part of the album "Vienna," released in 1980, marking the first project done by the band with Midge Ure as the lead vocalist.
Chart Performance
"All Stood Still" topped the UK Singles Chart in June 1981, becoming the band's second UK number-one single following "Vienna."
Song Theme
The song appears to capture the feeling of a world frozen in time, filled with a sense of dread and impending doom, borrowing heavily from Cold War anxieties of the time.
Music Video
The music video for "All Stood Still" was filmed in a nuclear power station, supplementing the apocalyptic themes of the song.
Midge Ure's Contribution
This enigmatic song was written by all members of Ultravox, but it's Midge Ure's vocals that leave an indelible mark.
Song Style
"All Stood Still" reflects the synth-driven sound of early '80s new wave music, an eminent style of Ultravox under the leadership of Midge Ure.
Lyrics Depth
The lyrics tell a story of the world coming to a standstill after a nuclear disaster, a common theme in Ultravox’s work during this period.
Critic Reception
The song received critical acclaim, lauded for its distinctive mix of cold synthesizer sounds combined with passionate vocal delivery.
Song Legacy
"All Stood Still," though not as popular as their hit "Vienna," holds a special place in the Ultravox catalogue, showcasing their ability to create atmospheric, thoughtful synth-pop.

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