Separate Lives
Rumer, Stephen Bishop
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You called me from the room in your hotel All full of romance For someone that you met Telling me how sorry you were Leaving so soon And that you miss me sometimes When you're alone in your room Do I feel lonely too? You have no right to ask me how I feel You have no right to speak to me so kind I can't go on holding onto ties Now that we're living separate lives I held on to let you go And if you lost your love for me You never let it show There was no way to compromise So now we're living separate lives Oh, it's so typical Love leads to isolation So you build that wall And you make it stronger You have no right to ask me how I feel You have no right to speak to me so kind Someday I might Find myself looking in your eyes But for now we'll go on living Separate lives Yes, for now we'll go on living Separate lives
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Written by: STEPHEN BISHOP
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Production Background"Separate Lives" is a duet song featuring the vocals of English music artist Phil Collins and American singer Stephen Bishop. It was released in 1985.
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Movie AssociationThe song was used in the soundtrack of the motion picture "White Nights," starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines, and was especially written for the movie.
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Chart Performance"Separate Lives" quickly rose to fame and charted at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in November 1985. It also secured position 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for the Best Original Song category at the 58th Academy Awards in 1986. Moreover, it also garnered a nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals during the 28th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Separate Lives" was directed by Mary Lambert, who has also directed "Like a Virgin" by Madonna.
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Phil Collins CareerThis song is significant in Phil Collins's career as it followed his success with "Against All Odds," another soundtrack song that was a chart-topper, enhancing his reputation as a successful solo music artist in the mid-1980s.
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Stephen Bishop CareerAlthough Stephen Bishop had previously found success as a songwriter, this song was one of his biggest hits as a performer and boosted his fame in the music industry.
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Cover Versions"Separate Lives" has been covered by various artists in the years since its release, including an operatic version by Tony Hadley and Sinead O'Connor, and a piano version by Richard Clayderman.
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LegacyDespite being released in 1985, the song remains popular and influential in popular culture and is often used to underscore scenes of romantic separation in television and film.
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Emotional ThemeThe song is about two people who have separated but are still in love, a theme which resonated with many listeners and contributed to its popularity.
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