The Stairs
INXS
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In a room above a busy street The echoes of a life The fragments and the accidents Separated by incidents Listen to by the walls We share the same spaces Repeated in the corridors Performing the same movements Story to story Building to building Street to street We pass each other on the stairs Story to story Building to building Street to street We pass each other on the stairs Listen to by the walls We share the same spaces Repeated in the corridors Performing the same movements The nature of your tragedy Is chained around your neck Do you lead or are you lead Are you sure that you don't care There are reasons here to give your life And follow in your way The passion lives to keep your faith Though all are different, all are great Climbing as we fall We dare to hold on to our fate And steal away our destiny To catch ourselves With quiet grace Story to story Building to building Street to street We pass each other on the stairs Listen to by the walls We share the same spaces Repeated in the corridors Performing the same movements Story to story Building to building Street to street We pass each other on the stairs
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Written by: MICHAEL HUTCHENCE, ANDREW FARRISS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Genre"The Stairs" is a rock song. INXS is known for their fusion of rock, new wave, and dance music styles.
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Album OverviewThe song is a track from the album "X," which was released by INXS in 1990. The album signified the band's transition into the 90s.
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Songwriting CollaborationThe song was written by members of INXS, including the late Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss.
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Hidden Depths"The Stairs" is often overlooked in favor of the album's more commercially successful singles like "Suicide Blonde," but it provides deep insight into Hutchence's songwriting capabilities.
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Not a SingleInterestingly, despite its popularity among fans, "The Stairs" was never released as a single.
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Live Performances"The Stairs" was regularly performed during INXS' live concerts, becoming a fan favorite.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "The Stairs" are known for their poetic and thought-provoking nature, dealing with themes of ambition, change, and uncertainty.
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Documented PerformanceOne memorable performance of "The Stairs" took place at Wembley Stadium in 1991 and was recorded for the "Live Baby Live" album.
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Vocal PerformanceThe song is hailed for showcasing Michael Hutchence's intense and passionate vocal performance.
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Track Length"The Stairs" is one of the longer tracks on the "X" album, with a runtime of 4 minutes and 56 seconds.
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Rare VideoThere's a rarely seen video filmed by the band for "The Stairs," which was included as a bonus on their "Live Baby Live" DVD.
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Album SuccessThe "X" album saw considerable success globally, even if "The Stairs" was not released as a single, it contributed to the overall reputation and appreciation of the album.
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Enduring LegacyNotably, despite being nearly three decades old, "The Stairs" continues to resonate with INXS audiences today, affirming the band's enduring legacy.
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