Chance

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About Chance

"Chance" was the fourth single from Scottish rock band Big Country's debut album, The Crossing.


Year:
2002
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All the rain came down
On a cold new town
As he carried you away
From your father's hand
That always seemed like a fist
Reaching out to make you pay
He came like a hero from the factory floor
With the sun and moon as gifts
But the only son you ever saw
Were the two he left you with
Oh Lord where did the feeling go
Oh Lord I never felt so low
Now the skirts hang so heavy around your head
That you never knew you were young
Because you played chance with a lifetime's romance
And the price was far too long
Oh Lord where did the feeling go
Oh Lord I never felt so low
Oh Lord where did the feeling go
Oh Lord I never felt so low
Oh Lord where did the feeling go
Oh Lord I never felt so low
Oh Lord where did the feeling go
Oh Lord I never felt so low
Oh Lord where did the feeling go
Oh Lord I never felt so low

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Big Country

Big Country is an internationally-renowned Scottish rock band formed in Dunfermline, Fife in 1981. more »

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Written by: ANTHONY EARL BUTLER, BRUCE WILLIAM WATSON, MARK BRZEZICKI, WILLIAM STUART ADAMSON

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16 facts about this song

Title & Band
"Chance" is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country.
Career Milestone
The song is among their most successful hits and gave them global recognition.
Billboard Achievement
"Chance" peaked at number 9 in the UK Singles Chart, earning it top ten status.
Album Association
The track is featured on their debut album "The Crossing," which was released in 1983.
Song Theme
The song is poignant, with the lyrics reflecting themes of regret and loss, which deviate from the band’s usual energetic style.
Significant Style
"Chance" places greater emphasis on synthesizers compared to much of Big Country's other songs, making it significant in their repertoire.
Live Performance
It is one of the few songs the band always played live at their concerts.
Band Personnel
The band at the time of "Chance" release included Stuart Adamson, Bruce Watson, Tony Butler and Mark Brzezicki.
Year of Release
"Chance" was released as a single in the UK in September 1983.
Cover Version
A number of artists have covered the song, including popular German singer Nena in 2007.
Music Video
Unlike other Big Country songs, "Chance" has a music video which heavily features a female character, reflecting the song's lyrics about a woman's regrets.
Duration
The studio version of the song is around 4 minutes and 40 seconds long.
Unplugged Version
Big Country performed an unplugged version of "Chance" for a BBC Radio 1 session in 1999.
Comparisons
Because of its emotionally driven nature and strong emphasis on synthesizers, "Chance" is sometimes compared to works from bands like U2 or The Smiths.
Award Nominations
The album "The Crossing", which includes the song "Chance", was nominated for a couple of awards, showing the impact and popularity of the song.
Commendation
Rolling Stone magazine praised "Chance", calling it one of the band's most significant songs.

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