Train of Thought
a-ha
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He likes to have the morning paper's Crossword solved Words go up words come down Forwards backwards twisted round He grabs a pile of letters from a small suitcase Disappears into an office It's another working day And his thoughts are full of strangers Corridors of inked lights And his mind once full of reason Now there's more than meets the eye Oh, a stranger's face he carries with him He likes a bit of reading on the subway home A distant radio whistling tunes that nobody knows At home a house awaits him, He unlocks the door Thinking once there was a sea here But there never was a door And his thoughts are full of strangers And his eyes to numb to see And nothing that he knows of And nowhere where he's been Was ever quite like this And his thoughts And at heart He's full of strangers Dodging on his train of thought Train of thought
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Written by: PAL WAAKTAAR
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Train of Thought" was produced by Tony Mansfield, who is famous for producing songs for several popular artists and bands.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as a single in 1986, serving as the fourth single from a-ha's debut album, "Hunting High and Low".
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Album Popularity"Hunting High and Low" was a globally successful album, receiving positive feedback and achieving high chart positions in several countries, boosting the popularity of "Train of Thought".
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Charts Ranking"Train of Thought" peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating its popularity in the United Kingdom.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of "Train of Thought" discuss the challenges and confusions that come with growing up and dealing with life's pressures.
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Music VideoA music video accompanied the song's release, which was notable for its surreal animation techniques.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by all three members of the band - Pål Waaktaar, Morten Harket and Magne Furuholmen.
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Remix VersionA remix version of "Train of Thought" was also released. The remix was conducted by Steve Thompson, a well-known music producer and remixer.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, indicating its lasting appeal.
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LegacyEven though it may not be the most popular a-ha song, "Train of Thought" remains a fan favorite due to its emotionally resonant lyrics and distinctive music video.
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