Edge of Forever

The Dream Academy

About Edge of Forever

"The Edge of Forever" is a song by The Dream Academy. The song was only originally released as a promotional single. However, its also was used towards the end of the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off.


Year:
1985
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When you were young
Did you ever love somebody
Like I love,
I love you now
'Cause now that you're older
I see you don't mind
Letting go of my hand in a crowd
You don't want to hold tight.
And when we kiss goodnight
There's a million hearts
Beating in my room
I wish they would go away.
Ah say it again
There's a million hearts
That break too soon
Everytime you go away.

When you were young
Did you ever fall down,
Graze your knee
And want to run to someone
'Cause now that you're older
I've been falling down,
I want to run to someone
But there's nobody around.

I can hear the sound
There's a million hearths
Beating in my room
I wish they would go away,
Ah say it again
There's a million hearts
That break too soon
Every time you go away.

Every time you go away
Think about the things I say
Think about it twice as long
Tell me what's going wrong.

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The Dream Academy

The Dream Academy were an English folk rock band, comprising singer/guitarist Nick Laird-Clowes; multi-instrumentalist (chiefly oboe, English horn player) Kate St John; plus keyboardist Gilbert Gabriel. They are most noted for their hit single, "Life in a Northern Town". more »

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Written by: GILBERT ALEXANDER GABRIEL, NICK LAIRD-CLOWES

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10 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Edge of Forever" is classified as pop and rock music. It falls under the sub-genre of new wave and synthpop.
Album Detail
The song is part of The Dream Academy's self-titled debut album "The Dream Academy," released in 1985.
Chart Performance
While "Edge of Forever" didn't individually break into the chart, the album featuring the song reached number 20 on the UK Albums Chart.
Band Members
The Dream Academy consists of renowned musicians including Nick Laird-Clowes, Gilbert Gabriel, and Kate St John. Each made significant contributions to the song "Edge of Forever."
Lyrics Themes
The lyrics of "Edge of Forever" touch on themes of love, hope, and dreaming, consistent with the overall mood of The Dream Academy's work.
Production Detail
The song, like the rest of the album, was co-produced by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and Nick Laird-Clowes.
Musical Style
The band fuses traditional folk and classical music elements with contemporary pop music, giving a unique edge to "Edge of Forever."
Iconic Song
While the song "Edge of Forever" didn’t attain individual fame, the album's other song "Life in a Northern Town" brought substantial recognition to the band.
Musical Instruments
Instruments used in "Edge of Forever" include synthesizers and acoustic guitars, supplemented by ethereal vocal harmonies.
Availability
"Edge of Forever" is widely available across multiple platforms, allowing for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and purchasing on Amazon Music.

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