Sole Survivor
Geoff Downes, Asia, Steve Howe
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All through the winter I thought I'd never see you again Oh God where were you When I needed you I know that you No, you would never have betrayed me I thought I'd die, why? All the reasons still evade me But you're back Now I can see you Now I can feel you Now that I want you Now I can touch you Next to me Here it comes Here comes the feeling Here comes that same old feeling Here comes the feeling Here comes that same old feeling This is for real I never felt so good before I see the world through different eyes Now that you're back Nothing in the least can overcome me Misery gone Plus all the doubt that overran me But you're back Now I can see you Now I can feel you Now that I want you Now I can touch you Next to me Here it comes Here comes the feeling Here comes that same old feeling Here comes the feeling Here comes that same old feeling All through the winter I thought I'd never see you again Oh God where were you When I needed you I know that you No, you would never have betrayed me I thought I'd die, why? All the reasons still evade me But you're back Now I can see you Now I can feel you Now that I want you Now I can touch you Next to me Here it comes Here comes the feeling Here comes that same old feeling Here comes the feeling Here comes that same old feeling Here comes the feeling Here comes that same old feeling Here comes the feeling Here comes that same old feeling Here comes the feeling (feeling again) Here comes that same old feeling Here comes the feeling (feeling again) Here comes that same old feeling
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Written by: JOHN KENNETH WETTON, STEVE JAMES HOWE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Band History"Sole Survivor" is a song by British rock band Asia, co-written by John Wetton and Geoff Downes, key members of the band.
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Album SuccessThe song is part of the band's eponymous debut album, "Asia" released in 1982. The album became the biggest selling album in the United States that year, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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John Wetton's ContributionFeaturing John Wetton on lead vocals and bass guitar, "Sole Survivor" is a key exemplar of his signature style in both writing and performing.
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Famous LyricsOne of the most recognized lines from "Sole Survivor" is "When I saw you standing there, I about fell off my chair."
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song was not released as a single in the US, "Sole Survivor" did chart in the UK, reaching the Top 75.
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Replacement VideoDespite not being centered as a single, a video for 'Sole Survivor' was made as a replacement when MTV banned another video of the band for its violent content.
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Cover Versions"Sole Survivor" was covered by other artists in later years, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity. These artists include Richard Sinclair of Hatfield and the North and Caravan fame.
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Tour StapleThroughout Asia's existence and during John Wetton's time with the band, "Sole Survivor" remained a staple, often played live at most concerts.
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Prog-Rock HeritageThe song carries the 'Progressive Rock' imprint, a genre Asia's members were famous for from their previous bands like King Crimson, Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
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Powerful Theme"Sole Survivor" carries a melancholic theme and symbolizes finding hope in times of despair and loneliness, a reflection of the songwriting depth of Wetton and Downes.
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John Wetton's DeathThe song gained additional emotional weight for fans after the death of John Wetton in 2017 due to his long battle with cancer.
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Use in MediaLastly, "Sole Survivor" and its elements have been used or referred to in various media, including movies and TV shows, indicating its cultural impact.
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