The Metro
Berlin
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The Metro Berlin I'm alone Sitting with my empty glass My four walls Follow me through my past I was on a Paris train I emerged in London rain And you were waiting there Swimming through apologies I remember searching for the perfect words I was hoping you might change your mind I remember a soldier sleeping next to me Riding on the Metro You wore white Smiling as you took my hand So removed We spoke of wintertime in France Minutes passed with shallow words Years have passed and still the hurt I can see you now Smiling as I pulled away I remember the letter wrinkled in my hand "I'll love you always" filled my eyes I remember a night we walked along the Seine Riding on the Metro I remember a feeling coming over me The soldier turned, then looked away I remember hating you for loving me Riding on the Metro
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Written by: John Buckner Crawford
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10 facts about this song
Band Information"The Metro" is a song by American new wave band Berlin from their second studio album "Pleasure Victim" released in 1982.
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Chart SuccessIn 1983, "The Metro" charted at number 58 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Song StyleThe song's style is rhythmic with a distinctive synth riff and is often classified as synth-pop.
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Song OriginReportedly, the song was inspired by the feelings of disillusionment and alienation felt by the band's primary song-writer, John Crawford, during a brief sojourn in Paris.
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Notable Covers"The Metro" has been covered by a number of artists such as System of a Down, Alkaline Trio, and John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
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InfluenceThe song's synth-pop style and theme of urban alienation made it a staple of 1980s pop culture, influencing several other bands and musicians.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Metro" is notable for its extensive use of blue color and features Terri Nunn, the lead singer, navigating through a surrealistic, desolate subway system.
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Recognition"The Metro" continues to remain one of Berlin's most famous songs and a classic of 1980s new wave and synth-pop.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been a mainstay in Berlin's live setlist and is often met with great enthusiasm.
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RereleaseThe song was rereleased in the 1980s and charted in the UK at number 66 in August 1984.
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