Life on Your Own
The Human League
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song gained success in charts, reaching number 16 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Appearance"Life on your Own" is part of The Human League’s fourth album, "Hysteria", which was released in May 1984.
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Bandmember ContributionThis 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a story about finding independence and learning to live alone, presenting a mature and melancholic narrative to the audience.
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Re-releaseIn 2003, the song was re-released with remastered sound as part of a greatest hits compilation called "The Very Best of The Human League".
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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.
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Lyrics and CompositionLyrically, the song features a conversational style, embodying a letter to a lover which sets it apart from other synth-pop tracks of the band.
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Live PerformancesThe song and its choreography turned into a centerpiece for the band's stage performances.
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