I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
Nik Kershaw
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Forty winks in the lobby, make mine a G&T Then to our favorite hobby, searching for an enemy Here in our paper houses Stretching for miles and miles Old men in stripy trousers rule the world with plastic smiles Good or bad, like it or not It's the only one we've got I won't let the sun go down on me I won't let the sun go down I won't let the sun go down on me I won't let the sun go down Mother nature isn't in it three hundred million years Goodbye in just a minute, gone forever, no more tears Pinball man, power glutton, vacuum inside his head Forefinger on the button, is he blue or is he red Break your silence if you would Before the sun goes down for good I won't let the sun go down on me I won't let the sun go down I won't let the sun go down on me I won't let the sun go down I won't let the sun go down on me I won't let the sun go down I won't let the sun go down on me I won't let the sun go down I won't let the sun go down on me I won't let the sun go down
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Written by: NIK KERSHAW
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9 facts about this song
Release YearsThe song "I won't let the sun go down on me" was released twice. Initially, in 1983, it debuted, but it didn't manage to gain any significant traction. After releasing his next song, "Wouldn't It Be Good," which fared better, Nik Kershaw re-released "I won't let the sun go down on me" in 1984.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its second release, "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. The first release couldn't break into the top 40, but it was the second release that catapulted it to fame.
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Album FeatureThe track is included in Nik Kershaw's debut album called 'Human Racing,' which was released in 1984.
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Musical GenreThe song is best classified under the synth-pop genre, often also associated with new wave music.
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Production and WritingKershaw personally wrote and co-produced the song, showcasing his talent not only as a performer but a songwriter and producer as well.
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Significant LyricsThe lyrics of "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" reflect the tension and fears of the Cold War era. Many interpret the song as a commentary on nuclear war.
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Worldwide SuccessIn addition to its success in the UK, the song also performed well on international charts. It reached number one in Norway and Ireland and peaked within the top 10 in several other countries, including Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Storm Thorgerson, who is famous for designing some of the most iconic album covers for bands like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
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LegacyThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, including the German techno group Scooter who released their version in 2003.
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