Hands Across the Sea
Modern English
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Come with me Close your eyes and touch what greets you there Reaching out Stretch your hands across the sea Come with me Close your eyes and touch what meets you there Reaching out Stretch your hands across the sea Sitting in my room, nothing much to say I heard you calling a thousand miles away I did not mean to hurt you, you took me by surprise There is still a chance if we just close our eyes Oh lady Come with me Close your eyes and touch what greets you there Reaching out Stretch your hands across the sea Come with me Close your eyes and touch what meets you there Reaching out Stretch your hands across the sea I can't explain this feeling I won't begin to try There is still a chance if we just close our eyes
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Written by: ROBERT JAMES GREY, STEPHEN JAMES WALKER, MICHAEL FRANCES CONROY, GARY FRANCES MCDOWELL, RICHARD IAN BROWN
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10 facts about this song
BandModern English is a British rock band that became popular in the 1980s. Their best-known song is probably "I Melt with You".
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Album"Hands Across the Sea" is a track from the band's fourth studio album, "Stop Start".
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Release DateThe "Stop Start" album, containing the song "Hands Across the Sea", was released in 1986.
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Band MembersDuring the recording of this album and song, Modern English was composed of Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar), Michael Conroy (bass), and Aaron Davidson (keyboards).
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Lyric ContentLike many Modern English songs, "Hands Across the Sea" has deeply poetic lyrics. It seems to offer a glimpse into struggles related to communication and personal relationships.
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Song StyleThe song exhibits the band's signature blend of new wave and post-punk style, with melodic bass lines and jangly guitar riffs.
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Band Status"Hands Across the Sea" is often considered one of the deeper cuts from Modern English's catalogue. It didn't gain the same commercial success as "I Melt with You", but it does hold a special place among the band's dedicated fans.
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Song DurationThe song has a total duration of 4 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Record Label"Hands Across the Sea" was released under Sire, a label under Warner Music Group.
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InfluencesModern English, especially in their early days, was heavily influenced by punk and the burgeoning post-punk movement, which is clearly seen in "Hands Across The Sea".
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