Doctor! Doctor!
Thompson Twins
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I saw you there, just standing there And I thought I was only dreaming yeah I kissed you then, then once again You said you would come and dance with me Dance with me across the sea And we could feel the motion of a thousand dreams Oh, Doctor, doctor, can't you see I'm burning, burning Oh, Doctor, doctor, is this love I'm feeling? Ships at night give such delight We all leave before the morning light Please don't go no please don't go Cause I don't want to stay here on my own Oh, Doctor, doctor, can't you see I'm burning, burning Oh, Doctor, doctor, is this love I'm feeling? Oh, Doctor, doctor, can't you see I'm burning, burning Oh, Doctor, doctor, is this love I'm feeling? Fever breathe your love on me (breathe your love) Take away my name (take away) Fever lay your hands on me (breathe your love) Never be the same Oh, Doctor, doctor, can't you see I'm burning, burning Oh, Doctor, doctor, is this love I'm feeling? Oh, Doctor, doctor, can't you see I'm burning, burning Oh, Doctor, doctor, is this love I'm feeling? Come with me and make believe We can travel to eternity
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Written by: Alannah Joy Currie, Joseph Martin Leeway, Tom Bailey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Doctor! Doctor!" is a song by the British band, Thompson Twins.
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Album DetailsThe song belongs to their fourth studio album, "Into the Gap," which was released in 1984.
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Music GenreIt falls under the genre of new wave and synth-pop, reflecting the popular musical style of the 1980s.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a top ten hit in the UK, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart.
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International SuccessIt also achieved significant international success, reaching number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the top 20 in several other countries.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics describe a person's plea for help from a doctor, presumably about an issue of emotional distraught or infatuation — a strong theme in the synthpop era about the human relationship with emotion and technology.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Doctor! Doctor!" was directed by Dieter 'Dee' Trattmann. It features the band members in a somewhat surreal, sci-fi setting.
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Band LineupDuring the time this song was released, The Thompson Twins were a trio consisting of Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway.
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Live Performances"Doctor! Doctor!" is one of the Thompson Twins' most popular songs and is often included in their live setlists.
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LegacyThe song has been covered and revamped by several artists and featured in various compilation albums ever since. It remains one of Thompson Twins' signature tracks.
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Song DurationThe track "Doctor! Doctor!" has a duration of 4:39 minutes.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Alex Sadkin with Tom Bailey co-producing. Sadkin is a renowned producer who has worked with distinguished artists during the 1980s.
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SoundThe song is characterized by its heavy use of the synthesizer, a defining feature of the Thompson Twins' sound and 80s synth-pop music in general.
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