World Where You Live

Crowded House

About World Where You Live

"World Where You Live" is a 1986 song by Australian-New Zealand rock band Crowded House. It was the second single from the group's debut album Crowded House. Though it was the second single, "World Where You Live" was the first internationally released single, as the first single "Mean to Me" was only released in Australia. It was released a month before the album Crowded House was released. The song later appeared on Crowded House's greatest hits compilation Recurring Dream and was performed at the group's farewell concert Farewell to the World.  


Year:
1997
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Here's someone now whose got the muscle.
His steady hand could move a mountain.
Expert in bed,
But come on now,
There must be something missing.
That golden one leads a double life
You'll find out.
Tell me,

I don't know where you go
Do you climb into space
To the world where you live,
To the world where you live.

So here we lie against each other
These four walls can never hold us
We're looking for wide open spaces
High above the kitchen
And we're strangers here
On our way to some other place

But I don't know where you go
Do you climb into space
To the world where you live,
To the world where you live.
Oh, to the world where you live

Friends come round
You might remember and be sad
Behind their eyes is unfamiliar

Do you climb into space
To the world where you live,
To the world where you live.
Oh, to the world where you live
To the world where you live.
To the world where you live.
To the world where you live.
To the world where you live.

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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

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
Crowded House released the song "World Where You Live" in the year 1986.
Album Association
The song is from their self-titled debut album "Crowded House."
Chart Success
"World Where You Live" was successful in music charts worldwide, reaching No. 2 on the Canadian Singles Chart and No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Peak Positions in Other Countries
In New Zealand and the United Kingdom, the song reached peak positions of No. 6 and No. 41 respectively.
Music Video
The music video for "World Where You Live" was filmed at the house of Neil Finn, the band's frontman, with director Alex Proyas.
First Single Success
The song was re-released as the group's first single in the United States after proving a hit in Canada.
Backup Vocals
Tim Finn, Neil Finn's real-life brother, sings backup on "World Where You Live" even though he was not officially a part of the band at that time.
Live Performances
The song got exposure on the band's first U.S. tour, and it was included in their setlist during the farewell concert in Sydney in 1996.
Music Style
"World Where You Live" exhibits a pop-rock music style that became a signature sound for Crowded House.
Songwriting credits
The song was written by Neil Finn, demonstrating his knack for crafting catchy, emotionally resonant pop songs.
Reissue Inclusion
"World Where You Live" was included in the 2010 reissue of "Crowded House," which was digitally remastered and included several bonus tracks.
Symbolism
The song has been interpreted as highlighting the themes of longing, nostalgia and the journey of life, common threads in much of Crowded House's discography.

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