Now We're Getting Somewhere
Crowded House
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It never used to be that bad But neither was it great Somewhere in the middle than Content and much too safe Ooh tell me please Why it takes so long To realise when there's something wrong Lay me out with your heart Now we're gettin' somewhere Push me back to the start Now we're gettin' somewhere Take me out let me breathe Now we're gettin' somewhere When I'm with you I don't care Where it is I'm falling There's money in the Bible belt Hugs for daddy too Three wishes for eternity We've got some work to do Ooh tell me please, tell me what went wrong Cause I believe there is something wrong Lay me out with your heart Now we're gettin' somewhere Push me back to the start Now we're gettin' somewhere Take me out let me breathe Now we're gettin' somewhere When I'm with you I don't care Where it is I'm falling When you took me to your room I swear I said surrender When you opened up your mouth I saw the words fall out Though nothing much has changed I swear I will surrender There is pain in my heart We can choose what we choose to believe
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Written by: NEIL MULLANE FINN
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14 facts about this song
Band Formation"Now We're Getting Somewhere" is a song from the New Zealand-Australian rock band Crowded House. It was the second single released from their eponymous debut album in 1986.
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Charts PerformanceThis song did not chart as high as some of their other hits, reaching only number 63 on the Australian Kent Music Report.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Now We're Getting Somewhere" was directed by Alex Proyas, who later directed iconic films such as "The Crow" and "I, Robot."
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Band MembersThe song was performed by the founding members of the band - Neil Finn, Paul Hester, and Nick Seymour.
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Song Theme“Now We’re Getting Somewhere” is a song about breaking free from stagnancy and stepping out boldly to pursue one's dreams.
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Musical StyleThe song features the band's signature melodic pop-rock style, with an acoustic guitar-driven sound.
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ReceptionAlthough the song didn't chart as high as other singles, it is often praised for its range of harmonies and emotionally expressive lyrics.
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SongwritingLike many of the group's songs, "Now We're Getting Somewhere" was written by frontman Neil Finn.
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Live PerformancesCrowded House has performed the song in many of their live concerts and tours, making it a popular addition to their live set lists.
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Album SuccessEven though the song itself wasn't a major hit, the album "Crowded House" generated several other hits and became highly successful, eventually achieving multi-platinum status.
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LyricsIts lyrics convey a sense of frustration with being stuck but also an anticipation of eventual success — hence the title "Now We're Getting Somewhere."
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ProductionThe song and the whole album were produced by Mitchell Froom, a respected figure in the music industry who has worked with many successful artists.
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B-SideThe B-side of the "Now We're Getting Somewhere" single was a song called "Recurring Dream," which later appeared in the band's rarities and outtakes compilation album "Afterglow".
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Personal InspirationThe lyrics were reportedly inspired by Neil Finn's own experiences and his struggle in balancing personal life and musical career.
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