One Thing Leads to Another

The Fixx

About One Thing Leads to Another

"One Thing Leads to Another" is a song by new wave rock band The Fixx, from their album Reach the Beach. "One Thing Leads to Another" is the group's most successful single. Entering the chart at #65 on August 27, 1983, it reached #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in November 1983. It hit #2 on the U. S. Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and went to #1 in Canada. Vocalist Cy Curnin has described the song as an indictment of dishonest politicians.


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The deception with tact, just what are you trying to say?
You've got a blank face, which irritates
Communicate, pull out your party piece
You see dimensions in two
State your case with black or white
But when one little cross leads to shots, grit your teeth
You run for cover so discreet, why don't they:

Do what they say, say what you mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another.

The impression that you sell
Passes in and out like a scent
But the long face that you see comes from living close
To your fears
If this is up then I'm up but you're running out of sight
You've seen your name on the walls
And when one little bump leads to shock miss a beat
You run for cover and there's heat, why don't they:

Do what they say, say what they mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another
One thing leads to another

Then it's easy to believe
Somebody's been lying to me
But when the wrong word goes in the right ear
I know you've been lying to me
It's getting rough, off the cuff I've got to say enough's enough

Bigger the harder he falls
But when the wrong antidote is like a bulge on the throat
You runs for cover in the heat why don't they

Do what they say, say what they mean
One thing leads to another
You tell me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another
One thing leads to another
One thing leads to another

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The Fixx

The Fixx are an English rock band formed in London in 1979. Their hits include "One Thing Leads to Another," "Red Skies," "Stand or Fall," "Saved by Zero," "Sign of Fire," "Are We Ourselves?," "Secret Separation," "Driven Out," "How Much Is Enough?," and "Deeper and Deeper," which was featured on the soundtrack of Streets of Fire. more »

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Written by: ADAM WOODS, ALFRED AGIUS, CYRIL CURNIN, JAMES WEST-ORAM, PETER GREENALL

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"One Thing Leads to Another" was released in 1983 as part of The Fixx's second studio album "Reach the Beach."
Chart Performance
The song ranked as high as No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it The Fixx's most successful single.
Music Style
The song is widely recognized for its new wave style, combining elements of rock, pop, and punk.
Band Composition
The Fixx is an English rock band that formed in 1979. It includes members Cy Curnin, Adam Woods, Jamie West-Oram, Dan K. Brown, and Rupert Greenall.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "One Thing Leads to Another" discuss political integrity, suggesting that one deceitful action usually leads to another.
Music Video
The music video of the song, directed by Brian Grant, became iconic in the early days of MTV and helped solidify The Fixx's image.
Album Success
The album "Reach the Beach" was certified Platinum by the RIAA, thanks largely to the success of "One Thing Leads to Another."
Airplay
According to BMI, the song had reached two million airplays by 1994.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years including Maroon 5, Stabbing Westward, and Wise Guys.
Pop Culture Referencing
"One Thing Leads to Another" has been referenced in popular culture on numerous occasions, including being featured in video games like Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and films like Adam Sandler’s comedy, 50 First Dates.

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