Manhattan Skyline
a-ha
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We sit and watch umbrellas fly I'm trying to keep my newspaper dry I hear myself say "My boat's leaving now" So we shake hands and cry Now I must wave goodbye, wave goodbye Wave goodbye, wave goodbye Wave goodbye, wave goodbye You know I don't want to cry again I don't want to cry again I don't want to say goodbye I don't want to cry again I don't want to run away I don't want to race this pain I'll never see your face again Oh but how How can you say That I didn't try? You see things in the depths of my eyes That may love's run dry No We leave to their goodbyes I've come to depend on the look in their eyes My blood's sweet for pain The wind and the rain bring back words of a song And they say wave goodbye, wave goodbye Wave goodbye, wave goodbye Wave goodbye, wave goodbye But you know I don't want to fall again I don't want to look this pain I don't want another friend I don't want to try again I don't want to see you hurt Don't let me see you hurt I don't want to cry again I'll never see your face again How can you say That I didn't try? You know I did You see things in the depths of my eyes My love's run dry I don't want to cry again So I read to myself A chance of a lifetime to see new horizons On the front page A black and white picture Of Manhattan skyline
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Written by: MAGNE (MAGS) FURUHOLMEN, PAL WAAKTAAR
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10 facts about this song
Song Title"Manhattan Skyline" is a song by the Norwegian synth-pop/rock band a-ha.
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Release DateIt was released as the third single from their second studio album, "Scoundrel Days," in 1987.
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Mixed Genre ClassificationOne interesting feature of "Manhattan Skyline" is that it blends different musical genres. It starts as a ballad and then suddenly shifts to hard rock—a style combination that was quite unusual for a-ha.
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Music Video LocationThe music video for "Manhattan Skyline" was not actually filmed in Manhattan, but rather in London and Ireland.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not as successful as their iconic hit "Take On Me," "Manhattan Skyline" still managed to chart well in various countries. It reached number 13 in the UK Singles Chart and was also successful in the band's native Norway.
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Lyric Co-writerThe lyrics of the song were written by keyboardist Magne Furuholmen and lead vocalist Morten Harket.
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Live Performances"Manhattan Skyline" was often performed live by the band during the 1980s, and it continues to be a fan-favourite during their concerts.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its relatively lower commercial success, the song received highly positive feedback from music critics, praising its experimental genre blend and emotive lyrics.
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Album Sequence"Manhattan Skyline" is the fifth song on a-ha's "Scoundrel Days" album.
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Song LengthThe song lasts for 4 minutes and 52 seconds.
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