Tunnel of Love
Fun Boy Three
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consequences altered cases broken noses altered faces my ego altered altered egos wherever i go so does me go walk through the fields where the flowers are growing carve out your names on the first tree you see there are 22 catches when you strike your matches and get down on your knees in the tunnel of love - the tunnel of love you fall in feet first - in the tunnel of love you think of yourselves as really good friends but you know how it always ends in the tunnel of love so you get engaged have a party only 17 when the wedding bells changer a room with a view and a kid on the way hope you make it to the church on time cause the wedding list is getting longer the bottom drawer is getting fuller and you're not getting any younger can things get any better in the tunnel of love - the tunnel of love you fall in feet first - in the tunnel of love and think of yourselves as really good friends but you know how it always ends in the tunnel of love, the tunnel of love so consequences altered cases you tried honeymoons in far away places but the trial separation worked and ended up in a divorce case you gave up your friends for a new way of life and both ended up as ex husband and wife there were 22 catches when you struck your matches and threw away your life in the tunnel of love the tunnel of love you fell i feet first in the tunnel of love and thought of yourselves as really good friends but you know how it had to end in the tunnel of love the tunnel of love, the tunnel of love the tunnel of love, the tunnel of love the tunnel of love, in the tunnel of love
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Written by: GENE SIMMONS
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Tunnel of Love" is a song by Fun Boy Three from their self-titled debut studio album which was released on 28 February 1982.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted in the UK, reaching the top ten. It peaked at number ten on the UK Singles Chart.
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Band MembersThe band, Fun Boy Three, consisted of members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding, and Neville Staple, who were all previously members of The Specials.
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Song Genre"Tunnel of Love" is often classified as new wave, a genre that emerged in the 1970s and became popular in the 1980s. It features elements of pop and punk rock.
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Popular CultureFun Boy Three's music, including "Tunnel of Love", is known for its unique, quirky style that often commented on societal and political issues. It offered a more pop-oriented sound than their previous work with The Specials.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by band member Terry Hall, who was also the lead vocalist for Fun Boy Three.
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Notable LyricsThe song contains the lyrics "Our dad would send us to our room / He'd be the voice of doom / He said that we would thank him later / Alligator.” These lyrics have been interpreted as playful and is representative of the band's unconventional music style.
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Song ReceptionCritics praised "Tunnel of Love" for its catchy tune and clever lyrics, which differentiated Fun Boy Three's music from other new wave bands during the 1980s.
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Band DisbandUnfortunately, despite the success that Fun Boy Three had with songs like "Tunnel of Love", the band split in 1983 after producing only two albums.
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Music Video"Tunnel of Love" also had an accompanying music video that showcased the band's unique style. The video is set in a school, matching the playful and youthful nature of the song.
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