Open Your Heart
The Human League
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And when it hurts you know they love to tell you How they warned you They say "Don't be surprised at someone's lies" They think they taunt you But if you can stand the test You know your worst is better than their best And so you stand here with the years ahead Potentially calling With open heart or with a spirit dead You walk on Lies the reason Faith or treason Playing a part End concealing Try revealing Open your heart Dare to feel Take the chance Make the deal Being an island Shying from trying Seems the easy way Such an easy way But there's no future without tears Lies the reason Faith or treason Playing a part End concealing Try revealing Open your heart But if you can stand the test You know your worst is better than their best Lies the reason Faith or treason Playing a part End concealing Try revealing Open your heart Lies the reason Faith or treason Playing a part End concealing Try revealing Open your heart
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Written by: Jo Callis, Phil Oakey
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Open Your Heart" by The Human League was officially released on 27 September, 1981.
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Album AppearanceThe song is included on the band's third studio album "Dare," which was a big commercial success.
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Chart PerformanceThis track reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart, affirming the band's popularity during that period.
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Music VideoA music video for "Open Your Heart" was directed by Steve Barron, who is famous for creating iconic videos for many 80's hits.
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Lineup Change FactorThe song was one of the first released by the band following a major lineup change in 1980, and it represented a move toward a more mainstream pop sound.
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Production TeamThe track was produced by Martin Rushent, an English record producer known for his work with the Stranglers and Buzzcocks.
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B-SideThe B-side of "Open Your Heart" is a non-album track called "Non-Stop," which is often considered a fan favorite despite its non-inclusion on any original studio album.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss vulnerability and the fear of letting others see your true self, which was a prevalent theme in many of New Wave music of the 80s.
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InstrumentationLike much of The Human League's work, "Open Your Heart" features a distinct synthesizer-based instrumental track, being one of the pioneers of synth-pop music.
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Pop CultureThe song has been covered and sampled by various artists and featured in various media over the years, demonstrating its lasting impact on pop culture.
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Live PerformancesDespite being released over three decades ago, "Open Your Heart" continues to be a staple of The Human League's live performances.
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