Return to Innocence
Enigma
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That's not the beginning of the end That's the return to yourself The return to innocence. Love Devotion Feeling Emotion Love Devotion Feeling Emotion Don't be afraid to be weak Don't be too proud to be strong Just look into your heart my friend That will be the return to yourself The return to innocence. If you want, then start to laugh If you must, then start to cry Be yourself don't hide Just believe in destiny. Don't care what people say Just follow your own way Don't give up and use the chance To return to innocence. That's not the beginning of the end That's the return to yourself The return to innocence. Don't care what people say Follow just your own way Follow just your own way Don't give up, don't give up To return, to return to innocence. If you want then laugh If you must then cry Be yourself don't hide Just believe in destiny.
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Written by: M.c. Curly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Return to Innocence" was released on 4 January 1994 as the lead single from their second album, "The Cross of Changes".
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Chart PerformanceIt attained commercial success, reaching number one in over 10 countries, including Greece, Norway, Sweden, and Ireland. In the United States, it peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music StyleThe song features Enigma's signature style of fusing electronic beats with ethnic or "world" music elements.
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Vocal ElementsThe opening vocals in the song are a Taiwanese chant by husband and wife Kuahu and Kuo Ying-nan, who were originally uncredited.
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Legal IssuesAn initial lawsuit by the Taiwanese vocalists, due to the unauthorized use of their voices, resulted in an undisclosed settlement with the producers of Enigma.
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Symbolic LyricsThe lyrics express Enigma's philosophical views on life cycle, emphasizing the journey from innocence to experience and the return to innocence.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by German director Julien Temple, showcases life's milestones in reverse, starting from an elderly state to a baby inside a womb.
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Soundtrack AppearancesThe song was featured in several films and TV shows over the years, including "Man of the House" (1995), "Blast from the Past" (1999), and "One Tree Hill"
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Sports Events"Return to Innocence" was used during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Lasting ImpactThe song helped in increasing the international recognition and popularity of the Enigma project created by Romanian-German artist and producer Michael Cretu.
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Cultural MisinterpretationOften, audiences misinterpret the song as being Native American due to the ethnic chants, but the vocal sample is from Taiwanese indigenous people.
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Remix VersionsOver the years, a variety of remix versions of "Return to Innocence" have been released, illustrating the song's enduring popularity and adaptability to different musical styles.
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