Torch
Soft Cell
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I'm lost again And I'm on the run Looking for love In a sad song With your avenger eyes And your catlike ways I can hold you You are a fool For me to be cruel I'm leaning on this bar Listening to you sing And your sad song Rings in my ears And I start to cry He's searching She's showing See him heLd in a deep Deep spell he knows She's glowing I can find within My mind a way to go I can look deep into Your light and shout Hold me Hold me Hold me Hold me Hold me I hear the saxophone And it tears my soul And we're feeling old Feeling so cold She is the torch And she is the theme She could be a dream but Oh boy - is she real Try to avoid her eyes To avoid her words They will hit you With all that you feel He's searching She's showing See him heLd in a deep Deep spell he knows She's glowing. I can find within My mind a way to go I can look deep into Your light and shout Hold me Hold me Hold me Hold me Hold me See her eyes They are bright tonight See the stars Coming out tonight See the moon Looking down tonight See how they Light your way tonight See my eyes They are bright tonight See my hands Reaching out tonight Hear my words They are dynamite See how they Light your way tonight See her eyes They are bright tonight See her eyes They are bright tonight See how they Light your way tonight
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Written by: DAVID JAMES BALL, MARC ALMOND
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10 facts about this song
SONG COMPOSITION"Torch" was composed by Marc Almond and David Ball, the members of the synth-pop group "Soft Cell." They are also known for collaborating on the hit song "Tainted Love."
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MUSIC GENREThe song is best classified as a Synth-Pop track. This genre was popular during the 1980s and includes a combination of a pop music song structure with electronic instrumentation.
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SONG RELEASEIt was released as a single via Some Bizzare Records in 1982, following the success of their album 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret' which was released a year before, in 1981.
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CHART SUCCESS"Torch" did very well in the UK Singles Chart. It reached number 2, becoming one of the top three hits for Soft Cell. The song spent a total of 13 weeks in the charts.
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SINGLE ARTWORKThe single cover artwork for "Torch" was made by Huw Feather, who is an established fine artist and illustrator.
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SIGNALING FRAMEWORK"Torch" is often described as an antithesis of a love song. Its lyrics focus on the challenging aspects of love, and Almond's emotional vocals perfectly complement the narrative of heartbreak.
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MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTBesides the traditional synth-pop sounds, "Torch" included a female vocalist named Cindy Ecstasy. This added to the unconventional and experimental aspects of Soft Cell's music style during this period.
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CRITICAL ACCLAIMDespite its somber themes, "Torch" is seen as one of Soft Cell's best and most iconic songs and still receives airplay to this day. It showcases Almond's powerful vocal ability and his capacity to infuse emotion into his music.
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LIVE PERFORMANCE"Torch" has been performed live by Marc Almond in his solo career, as well as during Soft Cell reunions. It continues to be a fan favorite.
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LEGACYThe song "Torch" cemented the reputation of Soft Cell as one of the most innovative bands of the synthpop genre in the 1980s.
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