Hourglass
Squeeze
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I feel like I'm pounding on a big door No one can hear me knocking, I feel like I'm falling flat to the floor No one can catch me from falling The hourglass has no more grains of sand, My watch has stopped no more turning hands The crew have abandoned ship The lights are on but now one is in Takeittothebridge throwitoverboard Seeifitcanswim backuptotheshore Noonesinthehouse allthelightsareon Andtheblindsaredown Takeittothebridge throwitoverboard Seeifitcanswim backuptotheshore Noonesinthehouse everyoneisout Allthelightsareon andtheblindsaredown I feel like I'm calling on a telephone No one can hear the ringing, I feel like I'm running up a steep hill No one can stop me from running The hourglass has no more grains of sand My watch has stopped no more turning hands The little hand shakes it's fist The face is hanging out on a spring Takeittothebridge throwitoverboard Seeifitcanswim backuptotheshore Noonesinthehouse everyoneisout Allthelightsareon andtheblindsaredown Takeittothebridge throwitoverboard Seeifitcanswim backuptotheshore Noonesinthehouse everyoneisout Allthelightsareon andtheblindsaredown Takeittothebridge throwitoverboard Seeifitcanswim backuptotheshore Noonesinthehouse everyoneisout Allthelightsareon andtheblindsaredown Takeittothebridge throwitoverboard Seeifitcanswim backuptotheshore Noonesinthehouse everyoneisout Allthelightsareon andtheblindsaredown The hourglass has no more grains of sand, Little red grains of sand My watch has stopped now more turning hands Little green neon hands Takeittothebridge throwitoverboard Seeifitcanswim backuptotheshore Noonesinthehouse everyoneisout Allthelightsareonandtheblindsaredown Takeittothebridge throwitoverboard Seeifitcanswim backuptotheshore Noonesinthehouse everyoneisout Allthelightsareonandtheblindsaredown I feel like I'm calling back to the shore No one can hear me calling I feel like I'm falling flat to the floor No one can catch me from falling
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Written by: CHRIS DIFFORD, GLENN TILBROOK
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Hourglass" is a song by the British band Squeeze released in 1987.
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Album RecordThe track is a song off their seventh studio album titled "Babylon and On."
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Chart SuccessThe song enjoyed immense success by reaching number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it the highest-charting song by Squeeze in the US.
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UK Chart PerformanceThe song also reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
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AwardsIt was also nominated for the Best Music Video category at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Unique Music VideoThe music video for "Hourglass" is notably unique for its optical illusions, the video was directed by Ade Edmonson.
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PopularityAn upbeat track, "Hourglass" remains one of Squeeze's most popular songs and often features in 'best of' charts and compilations.
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SongwritersThe song was written by band members Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford.
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Lyrics AuthorshipUnlike many bands, in Squeeze, the vocalist (Glenn Tilbrook) sings the distinct lyrics, which were written by the guitarist (Chris Difford).
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Genre"Hourglass" falls under the New Wave/Pop genre, which was popular in the 1980s.
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Memorable ChorusIt's known for its catchy, rhythmic chorus: "Take it to the bridge, throw it overboard, see if it can swim back to the shore."
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Evolution of SqueezeNotably, the success of "Hourglass" marked the band's transition from their earlier punk influences to a more pop-oriented sound.
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