Life on Your Own

The Human League

About Life on Your Own

"Life on Your Own" is a song by the British synthpop group The Human League. Written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey, Keyboard players Jo Callis and Adrian Wright, it was recorded at AIR Studios between 1983–1984. Originally an album track on Hysteria, it was then released as a single in the UK.


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Winter is approaching;
There's snow upon the ground.
It's good of you to visit me;
I'm glad you came around.
I don't know how you found me;
I didn't let you know.
I only moved to this address
About a week ago.
I guess you think I ran out,
But that's not true.
Other people settle down;
I never do.
I always have to move on;
Just have to go.
I've often wondered why that is.
I'd like to say, but I just don't know.
I guess you always wanted
Life on your own.
I guess you always wanted
Life on your own.
Up here, the summer's shorter,
And winter's very cold.
I'm looking forward to the peace
My lonely life will hold.
I'm really glad you came here.
Thank you for the talk.
It's funny how my problem stopped
When we went for a walk.
Standing here together
Means so much.
I won't forget your confidence.
I won't forget your touch.
You know I'll come to see you
Passing through.
We'll always be a world apart.
I'll travel on, but I will be true.
I guess you always wanted
Life on your own.
I guess you always wanted
Life on your own.
I guess you always wanted
Life on your own.
I guess you always wanted
Life on your own.

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The Human League

The Human League are an English electronic New Wave band formed in Sheffield in 1977. The band had an early hit with "Being Boiled", but achieved stardom after a key change in line-up in 1980, releasing multiple international hits from the early 1980s to the mid 1990s. Dare (1981), the band's most popular album, yielded the single "Don't You Want Me", a No. 1 hit in the pop charts of UK, US and many other countries. Other international hits include: "Love Action", "Open Your Heart", "Mirror Man", "Fascination", "The Lebanon", "Human" (a US No. 1) and "Tell Me When". more »

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Written by: ADRIAN WRIGHT, IAN CHARLES BURDEN, JOHN WILLIAM CALLIS

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Life on your Own" was released as a single by The Human League on 16 June 1984.
Chart Performance
The song gained success in charts, reaching number 16 in the UK Singles Chart.
Album Appearance
"Life on your Own" is part of The Human League’s fourth album, "Hysteria", which was released in May 1984.
Bandmember Contribution
This song featured lead vocals from Philip Oakey, The Human League’s lead singer, and was backed up by the band’s vocalists Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall.
Music Video
The music video for "Life on your Own" was shot in Montreux, Switzerland, and was directed by film director Steve Barron who made many other music videos during the 80s.
Song Theme
The song tells a story about finding independence and learning to live alone, presenting a mature and melancholic narrative to the audience.
Re-release
In 2003, the song was re-released with remastered sound as part of a greatest hits compilation called "The Very Best of The Human League".
Song Genre
"Life on your Own" belongs to the synthpop genre – a subgenre of new wave music – that The Human League was known for during the 1980's.
Lyrics and Composition
Lyrically, the song features a conversational style, embodying a letter to a lover which sets it apart from other synth-pop tracks of the band.
Live Performances
The song and its choreography turned into a centerpiece for the band's stage performances.

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