Original Sin
INXS
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You might know of the original sin You might know how to play with fire But did you know of the murder committed In the name of love you thought what a pity Dream on white boy (white boy) Dream on black girl (black girl) Then wake up to a brand new day To find your dreams are washed away There was a time when I did not care And there was a time when the facts did stand There is a dream and held by me Well I'm sure you had to see it's up in arms Dream on white boy (white boy) Dream on black girl (black girl) Then wake up to a brand new day Dream on white boy (white boy) Dream on black girl (black girl) Then wake up to a brand new day To find your dreams have washed away Dream on black boy (black boy) Dream on white girl (white girl) Then wake up to a brand new day To find your dreams have washed away Dream on, to play with fire White boy, black girl Dream on, in the name of love Black boy, white girl Dream on white boy, black girl Black boy, white girl Dream on The name of love, yeah You thought what a pity Original sin
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Written by: ANDREW CHARLES FARRISS, MICHAEL HUTCHENCE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Original Sin" is a song by the Australian rock band INXS, which largely falls under the genre of new wave and rock.
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Release Date"Original Sin" was released in December 1983.
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Album AssociationThe song is a part of their fourth studio album 'The Swing.'
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the Australian Kent Music Report, making it a chart-topping single in their home country. It also peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Unique CollaborationIt features vocals by Daryl Hall from the duo Hall & Oates along with the band's lead singer Michael Hutchence.
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Producer Fame"Original Sin" was produced by Nile Rodgers, who is known for his work with other renowned artists like David Bowie and Daft Punk.
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Challenging ThemeThe song controversially touched the theme of interracial relationships at a time in the 1980s when such topics were not widely discussed.
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Music Video SettingThe music video for this song was filmed in Japan, showcasing high-energy performances by the band in different urban settings.
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Remix VersionIn 2010, almost three decades after the original release, Australian musician and INXS's longtime music manager, C.M. Murphy, remixed the song under the pseudonym 'Jakobinarina'.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its initial controversy due to its challenging theme, "Original Sin" is now considered one of INXS's best songs and an iconic 80s track by critics.
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