Is There Something I Should Know

Duran Duran

About Is There Something I Should Know

"Is There Something I Should Know?" is the eighth single by British pop band Duran Duran, released on 19 March 1983. The song was released as a stand-alone single and became the band's first UK number one record. It debuted in the number one position on the UK Singles Chart on 26 March 1983. The single also had great success in America, where it was released in late May: The song debuted on the charts on 4 June at #57, and it reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 on 6 August 1983 and sold more than a million copies.  


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Please, please, tell me now, please, please, tell me now,
Please, please, tell me now, please, please, tell me now.

I made a break, I run out yesterday,
Tried to find my mountain hideaway - maybe next year, maybe no go.
I know you're watching me every minute of the day, yeah.
I've seen the signs and the looks and the pictures
They give your game away, yeah.
There's a dream that strings the road with broken glass for us to hold
And I cut so far before I had to say:

Please, please, tell me now, is there something I should know?
Is there something I should say that would make you come my way?
Do you feel the same 'cause you don't let it show.

People stare and cross the road from me
And jungle drums they all clear the way for me,
Can you read my mind, can you see in the snow?
And fiery demons all dance when you walk through that door.
Don't say you're easy on me, you're about as easy as a nuclear war.
There's a dream that strings the road with broken glass for us to hold,
And I cut so far before I had to say.

Please, please, tell me now, is there something I should know?
Please, please, tell me now, is there something I should know?
Is there something I should say, try to make you turn my way?
Please, please, tell me now, can you see what makes me blow?
Can you see how much I die every time it passes by?
Please, please, tell me now, what it takes to make you show?
Is there something I should know, is there something I should say?

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Duran Duran

Duran Duran are an English New Wave band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. Since the 1980s, they have placed 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the Billboard Hot 100 and have, according to the Sunday Mercury, sold more than 100 million records. more »

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Written by: Andy Taylor, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor

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7 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"Is There Something I Should Know" was a significant hit for Duran Duran. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in March 1983, and it was the band's first single to reach the top of the charts in their home country. It was also very successful in the US, making it to number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Release and Promotion
The song was released in 1983 as a standalone single and was not originally part of any studio album by the band. However, it was later added to the 1983 re-issue of Duran Duran's debut album in America. - It was promoted with a visually striking and innovative music video, a trademark of many Duran Duran tracks.
Songwriting and Production
The song was written by all members of Duran Duran (Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor, and Nick Rhodes) and produced by the band along with Ian Little, a record producer known for his work with other new wave artists. - The song signified an evolution in the band's sound, with its more heavy and progressive synth-pop composition compared to their earlier work.
Music Video
The music video for "Is There Something I Should Know" was directed by Russell Mulcahy, who was known for making high-concept music videos for songs in the 1980s. The video featured dream-like sequences and surreal imagery, reflective of the tension and mystery in the song's lyrics.
Legacy and Recognition
In addition to its initial success, "Is There Something I Should Know" has endured in popularity and remains one of Duran Duran's most loved songs. It has been played in numerous TV shows and movies, and it's frequently included in the band's live performances.
Notable Cover Versions
While not as prolifically covered as some other Duran Duran songs, "Is There Something I Should Know" has been performed by a number of artists, including American pop singer Mandy Moore for her self-titled album in 2001.
Backstory and Meaning
Lead singer Simon Le Bon has said that the song was inspired by band's quest for understanding in the confusing world of fame they were just beginning to experience, representing a mature theme depicted on a pop music platform.

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