Looking for Clues
Robert Palmer
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It's crazy but I'm frightened by the sound of the telephone, oh yeah I'm worried that the caller might have awful news, oh my' Who knows these days where on earth the money goes, oh yeah No doubt we could put it to a better use, oh my You keep insisting that nobody showed you how to keep relationships, oh yeah Your daddy made a real good try, oh my You said you knew all along We could work it out, oh yeah Do you have to make a fuss every time we fly Oh I'm looking for clues I have to make an effort now I just to be serious, oh yeah Nobody's gonna give you the benefit of the doubt, oh my Every time I pick a paper up it's harder to believe the news, oh yeah I'm gonna have to shake it up and twist and shout, oh my You can't do nothing that you don't put your mind to, oh yeah I suspected all along you were a dream come true, oh my I'm never in the dark 'cause my heart keeps me well informed, oh yeah I'm convinced that there's a way of getting through to you Ooh I'm looking for clues It's crazy but I'm frightened by the sound of relationships, oh yeah I swear we could put it to a better use, oh my Do hurry baby you've forgotten how to catch a night groove, oh yeah You told all the callers you were not amused oh I'm looking for clues You keep insisting that nobody showed you how to use a telephone, oh yeah Nobody's gonna give you a second chance, oh my I don't have to make an effort now to find out where the money goes, oh yeah Do you have to make a fuss every time we dance Ooh I'm looking for clues Do ya do ya do ya do ya Ooh I'm looking for clues Ooh I'm looking for clues Ooh I'm looking for clues Do ya do ya do ya do ya Ooh I'm looking for clues Ooh I'm looking for clues Ooh I'm looking for clues
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Written by: ROBERT ALLAN PALMER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Looking For Clues" is a hit song from Robert Palmer which was released as a part of the album 'Clues' on 9th September 1980.
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Music AlbumThe song belongs to 'Clues', his sixth solo album, which was broadly considered experimental due to its fusion of rock with reggae and synth-pop.
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Unique MethodologyAn interesting fact about the song is that Palmer played all of the instruments in the song except the drums. This was unusual, seeing as most musicians at the time did not play all the instruments on their own tracks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Looking for Clues" was one of the first to be aired on MTV when it launched in 1981, marking Palmer as a pioneer for embracing new multimedia technologies.
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LyricsThis song is known for having multiple meanings in its lyrics, dealing with themes of intrigue, mystery, and ambiguity.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not primarily considered a hit in the United States (peaked at No.33), the song made it up to the Top 20 in several other countries, including Canada and the UK where it peaked at No.7 and No.14 respectively on the respective singles charts.
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Genre FusionThe song is recognized for successfully combining elements of New Wave and reggae, an unusual mix at the time of its release.
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LongevityAlthough it was released over four decades ago, "Looking For Clues" continues to be a beloved song amongst fans, and has enjoyed longevity thanks to digital downloads and streaming.
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Live PerformancesPalmer was known for including "Looking For Clues" in his live performances and concerts, and it proved to be a popular track with his fans.
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Artistic InfluenceThis song and album are considered pivotal in shaping Robert Palmer's iconic music style and helped attract a wide fan base that appreciated his eclectic fusion of genres.
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