Love on Your Side

Thompson Twins

About Love on Your Side

"Love On Your Side" is a 1983 song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was released as the second single from the band's third studio album, Quick Step & Side Kick, which was renamed Side Kicks in the U. S. (1983).


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I hear you laughing in some other room
And it makes me feel locked out
You say my passion often stifles you
And you need to move about
But I was taught that boys need girls and girls need boys
You say that's not true
You'd rather fool around than be alone with me
Well, that's alright for you 

'cause you got love, love, love on your side
'cause you got love, love, love on your side
'cause you got love, love, love on your side
'cause you got love, love, love on your side 
I've bought you sentimental roses
But you gave them all away
I've played you all my favorite records 
Then we spent the night in talking, talking all the time...
You sent me home
I was so surprised to find that after all
It doesn't hurt to be alone 
(REPEAT CHORUS) 
Well all the things you say make perfect sense to me
Somehow I'm still unsure
Then I catch myself going through the same old rhapsody
RAP BOY RAP!

And I don't understand just what I'm doing to myself
I guess that's nothing new
'cause when you meet someone who doesn't follow all the rules
It changes everything you do 
(REPEAT CHORUS TO FADE)

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Thompson Twins

The Thompson Twins were a British New Wave pop group that formed in April 1977 and disbanded in May 1993. They achieved considerable popularity in the mid 1980s, scoring a string of hits in the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the globe. more »

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Written by: ALANNAH JOY CURRIE, JOSEPH MARTIN LEEWAY, TOM BAILEY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"Love On Your Side" by Thompson Twins was released on the 29th of January, 1983. The song is from the album "Quick Step and Side Kick."
Chart Performance
The song was successful in the charts, reaching number 9 in the UK Singles Chart and number 45 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was one of their biggest hits to date.
Genre
"Love On Your Side" is a song categorized under the new wave and synth-pop genre.
Band Composition
The Thompson Twins are not actually twins, but a British synth-pop band formed in 1977. The band originally had seven members, but by the time they released "Love On Your Side," they were a trio consisting of Tom Bailey, Joe Leeway, and Alannah Currie.
Music Video
The music video for "Love On Your Side" features an underground dance club setting with the band performing against a backdrop of futuristic visuals. The video was known for its quirky, imaginative feel, much like the band's image.
Live Performances
"Love On Your Side" was routinely performed live during the band's global tours. In these performances, Bailey was on vocals and keyboards, Currie on percussion and vocals, and Leeway mainly providing backing vocals.
Remixes
The song has gained multiple versions because of its popularity. There are more than three remixes officially released of this song.
Production
"Love On Your Side" was produced by prolific music producer Alex Sadkin as well as the band. Alex Sadkin was known for working with other prominent artists of the period like Grace Jones and Duran Duran.
Legacy
The song's success helped solidify the Thompson Twins' international popularity during the 1980s, and it remains one of their most recognized tracks.
Legacy in Popular Culture
"Love On Your Side" continues to be used in various media, including compilations, soundtracks, and featured in the popular video game series, Grand Theft Auto.

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