The Riddle
Gigi D'Agostino
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I got two strong arms Blessings of Babylon With time to carry on And try For sins and false alarms So to America the brave Wise men save Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right But he'll never, never fight over you Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where a old man of aran Goes around an around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where a old man of aran Goes around an around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right But he'll never, never fight over you I got plans for us Nights in the scullery And day instead of me I only know what to discuss Of for anything but light Wise men fighting over you It's not me you see Pieces of valentine With just a song of mine To keep from burning history Seasons of gasoline and gold Wise men fold Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right But he'll never, never fight over you I got time to kill Sly looks in corridors Without a plan of yours A blackbird sings on bluebird hill Thanks to the calling of the wild Wise mens' child
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Written by: Nik Kershaw
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "The Riddle" was originally written and performed by Nik Kershaw in 1984 for his album "Human Racing".
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Song CompositionThe song features catchy, enigmatic lyrics that have spurred lots of speculation. Kershaw, however, stated that they have no specific meaning and were simply filler lyrics.
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Popularity and Chart SuccessKershaw's "The Riddle" was a major hit, reaching #3 on the UK Singles Chart and staying in the chart for nine weeks.
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ReinterpretationItalian DJ and producer Gigi D'Agostino reinterpreted the song in 1999 in a dance track also titled "The Riddle".
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Gigi D'Agostino’s UsageWhile Gigi D'Agostino used the same title, his version is mostly instrumental with just a small snippet of the chorus lyrics sampled.
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Commercial Success of Gigi D’Agostino’s VersionD'Agostino's version was a commercial success in Europe, reaching #3 in Germany, #1 in Belgium, and #5 in the Netherlands.
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Music VideoThe music video for D'Agostino's "The Riddle" involves an animated adventure story with surreal fantasy elements.
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Remixes and CoversVarious artists have covered or remixed "The Riddle" over the years, furthering its popularity and longevity.
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Role in Movie SoundtrackNik Kershaw's version of "The Riddle" was featured on the soundtrack of the 1985 movie "Gotcha!"
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Lyrics Meaning ControversyEven though Kershaw has stated the lyrics aren't supposed to make sense, fans have come up with numerous interpretations, including themes of Bob Dylan, Sherwood Forest, and Jesus Christ.
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