Walking on a Thin Line

Huey Lewis

About Walking on a Thin Line

"Walking On a Thin Line" is a song performed by Huey Lewis and the News, released in 1984 as the fifth and final single from their 1983 album, Sports.


Year:
1983
5:08
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Sometimes in my bed at night
I curse the dark and I pray for light
And sometimes, the light's no consolation
Blinded by a memory
Afraid of what it might do to me
And the tears and the sweat only mock my desperation
Don't you know me I'm the boy next door
The one you find so easy to ignore
Is that what I was fighting for?

Walking on a thin line
Straight off the front line
Labeled as freaks, loose on the streets of the city
Walking on a thin line
Angry all the time
Take a look at my face, see what it's doing to me 

Taught me how to shoot to kill
A specialist with a deadly skill
A skill I needed to have to be a survivor
It's over now or so they say
Well, sometimes, it don't work out that way
'Cause your never the same when you've been under fire

Don't you know me I'm the boy next door
The one you find so easy to ignore
Is that what I was fighting for?

Walking on a thin line
Straight off the front line
Labeled as freaks loose on the streets of the city
Walking on a thin line
Angry all the time
Take a look at my face, see what it's doing to me

Don't you know me I'm the boy next door
The one you find so easy to ignore
Is that what I was fighting for, no

Walking on a thin line
Straight off the front line
Labeled as freaks loose on the streets of the city
Walking on a thin line
Angry all the time
Take a look at my face, see what it's doing to me

Walking on a thin line
Walking on a thin line
Walking on a thin line

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Huey Lewis

Huey Lewis (born Hugh Anthony Cregg III on July 5, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter, and actor. more »

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Written by: Andre Pessis, Kevin Wells

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Walking on a Thin Line" is a song by the American rock band Huey Lewis and the News. Huey Lewis is the lead vocalist, backed by several other talented musicians that make up the News.
Album Details
The song is from their 1983 album "Sports," which is the band's best-selling album and was certified 7x Platinum by the RIAA.
Song Meaning
"Walking on a Thin Line" is known to depict the psychological and emotional stress faced by Vietnam War veterans, making it a veteran's anthem.
Chart Performance
The song was released in January 1984 as the fifth single of the album and reached number 18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the band's top hit songs.
Song Writers
The song was written by band members Johnny Colla and Chris Hayes. Both members played significant roles in shaping the band's unique sound.
MTV Culture
In the era of MTV culture, "Walking on a Thin Line" became immensely popular due to its impactful music video that resonated with the cultural undertones of the time.
Cover Versions
This song was covered by German punk band "Die Toten Hosen" for their 2007 cover album, displaying its broad impact across genres and generations.
Controversy
At a point, there was a controversy regarding the song's interpretation as some saw it as an anti-war song while others viewed it as a patriotic anthem.
Concert Staple
"Walking on a Thin Line" has been a concert staple for Huey Lewis and The News, with audiences appreciating its powerful lyrics and distinctive rock 'n roll sound.
Cultural Impact
The song, along with several other hits from Huey Lewis and the News, contributed to defining the mainstream rock sound of the 1980s in the United States.

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