The Gap
Thompson Twins
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Wake up in a strange land, one of forty thieves And I see for the first time just what you believe I go down to the market where I can buy or sell And listen to the chanting and all the lies the wise ones tell They say (chorus) East is east, west is west Two diff'rent colors on the map We say break the line, chew the fat a keep moving out into the gap Beggars in the back street, there for all the world to leave It's you that's begging for attention Well it's all the same to me And I won't ask permission, not from teachers or from kings Cause I can see for myself all the pain that you will bring They say (REPEAT CHORUS) Hey! (East)...(West) (East)...(West) (East)...(West) (East)...(West) (East)...(West) (East)...(West) (REPEAT CHORUS) Can you smell the perfume of a hundred thousand years? Dare you look into the eyes that hide a hundred million tears? And there's no need to be so fightened of all the figures in the night Cause we share the same emotions and no one's wrong and no one's right They say (REPEAT CHORUS x 3)
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Written by: ALANNAH CURRIE, JOE LEEWAY, TOM BAILEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Creation"The Gap" is a song by British new wave band Thompson Twins.
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Album PerusalThe song is a part of their successful album "Into The Gap." Released in 1984, it is known for having a unique blend of pop and world music influences.
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Chart's Peak"The Gap," although not as commercially successful as some of their other songs like "Hold Me Now," still managed to peak at number 69 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Gap" was filmed on the outskirts of Las Vegas, showing the band in a desert landscape.
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Lyrics CompositionThe song's lyrics talk about cultural differences and the “gap” that exists between various cultures, an unusual theme for the era of synthetic pop music.
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MusiciansThe core members of the band during this period were Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway. They revolutionized the band's sound and paved the way for their success in the 1980s.
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Live PerformancesThompson Twins performed "The Gap" live on the iconic TV show Top of the Pops, further increasing their visibility.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics, with some appreciating its experimental musical approach and meaningful lyrics while others called it lackluster compared to the band's bigger hits.
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InfluenceThe album "Into The Gap," which included "The Gap," was a significant influence on the emerging genre of synthpop in the mid-80s.
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Legacy"The Gap" remains one of Thompson Twins' popular songs and is often played in their live performances. The song is frequently included in various '80s music compilations and remixes, highlighting its lasting impression on the music of that decade.
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