The Damned Don't Cry

Visage

About The Damned Don't Cry

"The Damned Don't Cry" is a song by British pop group Visage, released as a single by Polydor Records in 1982.


Year:
1982
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Traveling with no destination
No place to go
Nameless towns with faceless people
No place I know

Time to close my mind and drift off
To other scenes
Lose myself in glossy pages
Dull magazines

Moments pass by, oh so slowly
Makes me lonely too
Twisting street light, in the darkness
Makes me lonely too

Ah The Damned Don't Cry
No The Damned Don't Cry

Climbing smoke climbs upward slowly
Past my trembling face
I see myself in rain soaked windows
In a different place

Single heartbeats in the dim light
Makes me lonely too
Hearing sounds of celebrations
Makes me lonely too

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Visage

Visage are a British New Wave rock band. Formed in 1978, the band became closely linked to the burgeoning New Romantic fashion movement of the early 1980s, and are best known for their 1980 hit "Fade to Grey". more »

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Written by: WILLIAM CURRIE, MIDGE URE, RUSTY EGAN, DAVE FORMULA, STEVE STRANGE

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Creation
"The Damned Don't Cry" was a song created by British synthpop band Visage. It was released as the first single from their second studio album, "The Anvil," in March 1982.
Chart Success
The song became one of Visage's most successful releases, reaching number 11 in the UK Singles Chart and remaining in the charts for 8 weeks.
Music Video
The music video featured lead singer Steve Strange acting out a storyline in which he escapes from a life of drudgery and industrial dust to become a successful, well-dressed model.
Song Title
The title "The Damned Don't Cry" was derived from the 1950 Joan Crawford film of the same name.
Style & Genre
The song is recognized as a classic synthpop track, combining the band's pioneering use of synthesizers and electronic production elements with a catchy, pop-orientated hook.
Band Members
At the time of the song's release, Visage's line-up included Steve Strange (vocals), Rusty Egan (drums) and Midge Ure (keyboard, guitar), Billy Currie (keyboard, viola) and Dave Formula (keyboard).
Post Release Reception
Despite initial success, the song is rarely played on mainstream radio today, but it is still considered a classic among fans and critics of the synthpop genre.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "The Damned Don't Cry" has been covered by several other artists, including the German synthpop duo Boytronic for their 2002 album "Autotunes."
Legacy
The song arguably defined Visage's later work, with its mix of dramatic, emotionally driven lyrics and crisp, danceable electronic music. It maintains a significant role in the history of 80s pop music.
Songwriter's Reflection
In interviews, the band members have reflected that “The Damned Don’t Cry” was partially inspired by their own experiences in the New Romantic fashion movement and the London club scene of the early 1980s. This further adds depth to the song's narrative and cultural significance.

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