Instinct

Crowded House

About Instinct

"Instinct" is a 1996 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single released from the group's greatest hits compilation Recurring Dream in the United Kingdom, and the third and final release in Australia. It was a top 20 hit in New Zealand and the UK, peaking at number 17 and number 12, respectively; in the UK, it became their second-highest peak alongside "Locked Out" (their highest peak was "Weather with You" at number seven). In Australia, "Instinct" peaked at number 90 on the ARIA Singles Chart in March 1997, spending two non-consecutive weeks in the top 100. The band members reportedly hated the music video for the song which featured two female aliens, and a living golden statue, thus it was omitted from the compilation DVD Dreaming: The Videos. 


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I lit the match
I lit the match
I saw another monster turn to ash
Felt the burden lifting from my back
Do you recognise a nervous twitch
That exposes the weakness of the myth
When your turn comes round
And the light goes on
And you feel your attraction again
Your instinct can't be wrong
Separate the fiction from the fact
A (get) little slow to react
But it's nearly time to flick the switch
And I'm hanging by a single stitch
Laughing at the stony face of gloom
When your turn comes round
And the light goes on
And you feel your attraction again
Your instinct can't be wrong
Feel this come and go 
Where the true present lies 
Calling down, calling down, calling
Laughing at the stony face of gloom
When your turn comes round
And the days get long
And you feel your attraction to him
Your instinct can't be wrong
Calling down
Calling down

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Crowded House

Crowded House are a pop rock band formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1985 by lead-vocalist and primary songwriter, New Zealand-born Neil Finn. The other founding members were Australians Paul Hester and Nick Seymour. Later band members included Neil's brother Tim Finn and Americans Mark Hart and Matt Sherrod. Crowded House are referred to as The Crowdies by Australian fans. more »

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Written by: NEIL MULLANE FINN

Lyrics © CHRYSALIS SONGS O/B/O ROUNDHEAD MUSIC

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Release Information
"Instinct" is a song by New Zealand-Australian rock band Crowded House. It was released in July 1996 as the lead single from their best-of album "Recurring Dream."
Key Performers
This song was mainly performed by Neil Finn (principal songwriter and lead vocalist) along with Nick Seymour (bass guitarist), and Paul Hester (drummer).
Song Popularity
"Instinct" was very popular in its era and reached number one in New Zealand's singles chart.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Neil Finn, one of the founding members of the band. Finn is noted for his profound songwriting that combines catchy melodies with thoughtful lyrics.
Album Success
"Recurring Dream" which features "Instinct," was a commercial success, becoming the most sold album in Australia in 1996.
Artistic Style
Though "Instinct" is a pop song, it continues Crowded House's tradition of infusing their music with elements of rock, folk, and even alternative styles. This beautiful mélange of styles helped them stand out in the music industry.
Final Single
Interestingly, the release of "Instinct" marked the point at which Crowded House decided to disband. This makes the song the last single the band released before their initial split.
Song Themes
As with many Crowded House songs, "Instinct" is known for its insightful lyrics. The song can be interpreted as discussing the importance of following your heart and trusting your gut in life's decisions.
Live Performances
After the band's reunion in 2006, "Instinct" has been performed intermittently during live shows, showcasing the enduring popularity of the song among fans.
Chart Performance
Besides hitting number one in New Zealand, "Instinct" also achieved notable success in Australia where it peaked at number six.
Music Video
A music video was made for "Instinct," which added further to the song's popularity. It was aired frequently on music television networks such as MTV and VH1.

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