Secret Separation
The Fixx
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We're passengers in time lost in motion Locked together day and night by trick of light I must take another journey We must meet with other names Oo, we must meet with other names You touched my heart so deeply You rescued me, now free me Don't watch me cry, just see me go I'll take away the strongest feelings you will ever know There will be no more isolation in our secret separation You touched my heart so deeply, you rescued me Now free me We're passengers in time lost in motion Locked together day and night by trick of light I must take another journey We must meet with other names Oo, if only you and I be brave You touched my heart so deeply You rescued me, now free me Don't watch me cry, just see me go I'll take away the strongest feelings you will ever know There will be no more isolation in our secret separation You touched my heart so deeply, you rescued me Now free me We are matching spark and flame, caught in endless repetition Life for life, we'll be the same I must leave before you burn me I'm the stranger who deserts you, only to love you in another life There will be no more isolation in our secret separation You touched my heart so deeply, you rescued me Now free me I'll bear one precious scar that only you will know again We're passengers in time, free me I'll bear one precious scar that only you will know again We're passengers in time, free me I'll bear one precious scar that only you will know again We're passengers in time, free me
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Written by: ADAM WOODS, CYRIL CURNIN, JAMES WEST-ORAM, PETER GREENALL
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10 facts about this song
Release Facts"Secret Separation" is a song by The Fixx, a British rock band. It was released in 1986 as the first single from their fourth studio album, "Walkabout".
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Chart Performance FactsThe song was a massive success in the US, peaking at #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Additionally, it reached #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #18 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart.
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Music Video FactsThe music video for "Secret Separation" was directed by Mary Lambert, who also directed iconic music videos like Madonna's "Like a Prayer" and "Material Girl".
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Lyric Writing FactsThe Fixx frontman, Cy Curnin, wrote the lyrics to the song. He mentioned in an interview that the song talks about relationships and how they're maintained in the face of life's difficulties.
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Band Lineup Facts at ReleaseAt the time of "Secret Separation" release, The Fixx consisted of Cy Curnin (vocals), Rupert Greenall (keyboards), Jamie West-Oram (guitar), Dan K. Brown (bass), and Adam Woods (drums).
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Song Length FactsThe length of the album version of the song is slightly over four minutes, while the single version is slightly shortened.
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Noteworthy Recognition FactsThe song remains one of The Fixx's most well-known and beloved tunes. It regularly features on setlists and in compilation albums.
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Cover Versions FactsThe song is also part of the repertoire of Swiss pop-rock singer Patrick Nuo. His version is found on his 2003 album "Superglue".
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Personal Connection FactsFrontman Cy Curnin has noted that "Secret Separation" holds a special place for him as it dealt with the delicate subject of maintaining relationships which he considered an important theme in his personal life.
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Behind the Song FactsThe title of the album "Walkabout" from which "Secret Separation" comes, is derived from the ancient Australian aboriginals' rite of passage where they would journey in the wilderness for a period as a transition into adulthood.
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