Third Rail
Squeeze
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As much as I love you As much as I care I just can't pretend that The problem's not there We know all the boundaries From where we both stand Our life has been happy Without any plan But now I feel sorrow As friendship turns stale Our love's still on track but Without a third rail The moon has come up now The sun has gone down A million or more times Since you've been around Our life still goes on but It won't be the same As when we're together Love only knows pain With words that are tender Our love will prevail But can our love go on Without a third rail White clouds appear like cotton wool The wind bends trees to bow As we farewell this love of ours Like some old sacred cow As sure as heaven's above us And hell is down below Without a third rail to drive us We'll have no place to go There's a lump in my throat I'm choked as I say Our love has reached twilight Let's call it a day We kiss on the platform The doors slowly close Like theatre curtains Pulled after the show We both know it's over And somehow we've failed Love's going in circles Without a third rail
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Written by: CHRIS DIFFORD, GLENN TILBROOK
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Creation"Third Rail" is a song by an English band, Squeeze, which was formed in South London in 1974.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Third Rail" was released in 1993 as part of the album, "Some Fantastic Place".
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Chart PerformanceOn its release, "Third Rail" reached number 39 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Lyrics and CompositionBoth the lyrics and music of "Third Rail" were written by Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, the lead vocalists and guitarists of the band.
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Return to Traditional Style"Third Rail" marked a return to the band's more traditional, catchy pop style after experimenting with different sounds on previous albums.
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Album's SuccessThe parent album, "Some Fantastic Place", was one of the band's more successful records, reaching number 26 on the UK album chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Third Rail" features the band performing the song in a rail yard, fitting for the track's railway-themed title and lyrics.
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Significant ReturnThe song "Third Rail" marked Squeeze's return to the top 40 after a few years off the UK Singles Chart.
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Musical StyleKnown for its melodic and lyrical style, "Third Rail" is a representation of Squeeze's knack for highly-infectious music.
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Breakup and LegacyDespite the band's breakup in 1999, "Third Rail" and other hits ensured that Squeeze left a lasting legacy in the New Wave music scene.
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