Soundtrack to a Generation

The Human League

About Soundtrack to a Generation

"Soundtrack to a Generation" is a song by the British synthpop group The Human League. It is taken from the album, Romantic?, from 1990.


Year:
1998
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The smell of trees. Can only be that way. On a sunny day.
Floating through the open window. To the cool inside.
Where we lay side by side. How can anything we feel. Ever
mean so much. As a summer love? How can anything we 
need. Ever get in touch. With the meaning of.
A whole life waiting? Wishing suddenly. That it's going to be
the real thing. Or separating. Try your luck again. It's just
part of the adventure.
Holy Cow. You do it to me now. "The Soundtrack to a
Generation". Oh, Wow. You're getting to me now. "The
Soundtrack to a Generation".
Another tune. Before the light has gone. And we'll be on
our way. The sounds and smells. Will always linger on.
They're in my heart today.
We feel so lucky then. The world's a massive place. But we
run into each other. Just one small happening. An accident
of fate. Or the work of co-conspirators? But if we knew.
What could it do. To help us now?
Holy Cow. You do it to me now. "The Soundtrack to a
Generation". Anyhow. Just give it to me now. "The
Soundtrack to a Generation". Oh Wow. You really got me
now. "The Soundtrack to a Generation". Holy Cow. You're
getting to me now. "The Soundtrack to a Generation".
Years have gone on in between. But all I knew at
seventeen. Is all I know now now. Through times of joy and
suffering. The music flavours everything. That's all I know
now.
Holy Cow. You do it to me now. "The Soundtrack to a 
Generation". Oh Wow. You really got me now. "The 
Soundtrack to a Generation". Anyhow just give it to me 
now. "The Soundtrack to a Generation".
Just give it. You're getting. You do it you really got me now.
"The Soundtrack to a Generation". Oh Wow. Just give it.
You're getting. You do it.
You really got me now. "The Soundtrack to a Generation".
Oh Wow. You really got me now. "The Soundtrack to a
Generation".

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The Human League

The Human League are an English electronic New Wave band formed in Sheffield in 1977. The band had an early hit with "Being Boiled", but achieved stardom after a key change in line-up in 1980, releasing multiple international hits from the early 1980s to the mid 1990s. Dare (1981), the band's most popular album, yielded the single "Don't You Want Me", a No. 1 hit in the pop charts of UK, US and many other countries. Other international hits include: "Love Action", "Open Your Heart", "Mirror Man", "Fascination", "The Lebanon", "Human" (a US No. 1) and "Tell Me When". more »

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Written by: NEIL SUTTON, PHIL OAKEY

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12 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Soundtrack to a Generation" is included in The Human League’s fifth studio album, "Romantic?" which was released in 1991.
Release Information
It was released as the second single from the "Romantic?" album, coming out after the initial release of the album.
Notable Chart Performance
Despite The Human League's widespread popularity in the early '80s, "Soundtrack to a Generation" didn't chart in the UK Top 40, reaching only number 77 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Content
The song expresses nostalgia for the 1980s by addressing key cultural and social events, representing the feelings of a whole generation growing up during that time.
Producers
"Soundtrack to a Generation" was produced by Martin Rushent, who had also worked with the band on their biggest worldwide hit, "Don't You Want Me."
Music Style
The musical style of the song represents a continuation of the band's synth-pop sound, which was popular during the '80s.
Song Length
The song has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 55 seconds.
Deputy Lead
Susan Ann Sulley, a member of The Human League, is known to have served as the deputy lead on the vocals in "Soundtrack to a Generation," which was a rare occurrence.
Critical Reception
The song was acclaimed by critics for its lyrical content and music, although it didn't make any significant commercial impact.
Legacy
Despite its moderate commercial success, today the song is considered an emblem of the band's later work and is a favorite among many fans.
Remix Version
There is also a remixed version of "Soundtrack to a Generation" available, characterized by a more dance-based and upbeat tempo.
Music Video
The music video for "Soundtrack to a Generation" features The Human League singing and playing in an '80s style décor room, emphasizing the song's nostalgic theme.

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