Stay on These Roads
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The cold has a voice It talks to me Stillborn by choice It airs no need To hold. Old man feels the cold Oh baby don't 'cause I've been told Stay on thes roads We shall meet, I know Stay on my love We shall meet, I know I know Where join should reign These skies restrain "Shadow your love" The voice trails off again Old man feels the cold Oh baby don't 'cause I've been told Stay on these roads We shall meet, I know Stay on...my love You feel so weak, be strong Stay on, stay on We shall meet, I know I know
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Written by: MAGNE (MAGS) FURUHOLMEN, MORTEN HARKET, PAL WAAKTAAR
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Stay on These Roads" is a pop-rock song by Norwegian band a-ha. The band is globally famous for their pop culture hit "Take On Me."
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Album and ReleaseThe song is the title track of their third studio album, "Stay on These Roads," which was released in 1988.
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Chart PerformanceThe single hit number 5 in the UK and was in the top 10 in several European countries. However, it did not replicate the same success in the US.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Stay on These Roads" were reportedly inspired by the band member's experiences of exploring America. These experiences have been metaphorically intertwined with aspects of search and longing in the song.
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CompositionThe song is written in the key of D major, has a tempo of 83 beats per minute, and its genre is classified as synthpop and pop rock.
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Band Members' ContributionThe song was written by the band members themselves - Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen.
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BackgroundIn a 1987 interview, Waaktaar-Savoy explained the background of the song, stating it was a reaction to the loneliness and desolation they had felt when touring America.
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Prominent InstrumentThe song is notable for its distinctive synthesizer introduction and features a prominent piano throughout.
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Official Music VideoThe official music video for the song is directed by Andy Morahan and portrays the band members in obscure locations in the snowy wilderness, which ties back to the song's lyrics and themes about loneliness and desolation.
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Live Performances"Stay on These Roads" has frequently featured in a-ha's live performances and concert setlists, demonstrating its popularity among fans.
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