The Tunnel of Love
Fun Boy Three
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consequences altered cases broken noses altered faces my ego altered altered egos wherever i go so does me go walk through the fields where the flowers are growing carve out your names on the first tree you see there are 22 catches when you strike your matches and get down on your knees in the tunnel of love - the tunnel of love you fall in feet first - in the tunnel of love you think of yourselves as really good friends but you know how it always ends in the tunnel of love so you get engaged have a party only 17 when the wedding bells changer a room with a view and a kid on the way hope you make it to the church on time cause the wedding list is getting longer the bottom drawer is getting fuller and you're not getting any younger can things get any better in the tunnel of love - the tunnel of love you fall in feet first - in the tunnel of love and think of yourselves as really good friends but you know how it always ends in the tunnel of love, the tunnel of love so consequences altered cases you tried honeymoons in far away places but the trial separation worked and ended up in a divorce case you gave up your friends for a new way of life and both ended up as ex husband and wife there were 22 catches when you struck your matches and threw away your life in the tunnel of love the tunnel of love you fell i feet first in the tunnel of love and thought of yourselves as really good friends but you know how it had to end in the tunnel of love the tunnel of love, the tunnel of love the tunnel of love, the tunnel of love the tunnel of love, in the tunnel of love
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Written by: GENE SIMMONS
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"The Tunnel of Love" is a song by the British pop band Fun Boy Three, released as a single from their second album, “Fun Boy Three,” in 1983.
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Songwriters DetailsThe song was written by lead vocalist Terry Hall, along with bandmates Lynval Golding and Neville Staple. They were all former members of the ska band The Specials.
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Style and InfluenceKnown for its catchy tune and unique style, "The Tunnel of Love" mixes elements of pop, ska, and new wave music, reflecting the band's experimental sound.
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Chart SuccessFollowing its release, the song performed well on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 10 and becoming one of the band's most successful hits.
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Lyrical ThemesThe song's lyrics explore themes of love, deception, and failed expectations, presented in a whimsical and slightly sarcastic tone.
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Notable Music VideoThe music video for "The Tunnel of Love" features the band members riding on various amusement park attractions, reflecting the song's playful and ironic lyrics.
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Current PopularityDespite Fun Boy Three dissolving in 1983, "The Tunnel of Love" continues to be one of their most widely recognized songs, enduring as a classic track of the British new wave era.
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Cover VersionsAlthough the band's career was short lived, the impact of their songs was significant with "The Tunnel of Love" being covered by several artists since its release.
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Album SuccessThe album containing "The Tunnel of Love" reached top 10 in the UK Albums Chart, showcasing the band’s commercial success during their active years.
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Background VocalsThe female backing vocalists on the track and several other of Fun Boy Three's songs are part of the vocal group, Bananarama, who would later find their own success in the music industry.
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