Walls
Icehouse
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Listen If you listen You will hear an endless heartbeat On the inside Through the walls The sound is crawling Down the corridors and halls It cracks the ceiling The windows and the doors All the rest won't listen Though the walls have ears But they never really look They just stand and stare They're all standing Staring at the walls Who put the writing on the walls? Will no-one ever know? Oh, well I don't mind the walls Tell me Why don't you tell me? Have you got nothing to say? Tell me where in hell this place is Tell me why I get no answers Am I talking, taking to the walls? So it's running, jumping, standing still Well I think I've had enough of it all Get your hands up Up against the wall (Well, I'm never going back to the factory No I'll never be a part of the machinery) Who put the writing on the wall? Who fights and runs away? The minutes and the hours pass him Tracing out the days The days and nights drag into years And no-one ever knows Oh, well I don't mind the walls Oh, well I don't mind the walls I don't mind the walls
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Written by: Ivor Arthur Davies
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Walls" by Icehouse was released in 1980.
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AlbumThis song is featured on the band's debut album "Icehouse."
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Peak PositionThe track reached number 20 on the Australian singles charts.
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Band’s NameOriginally, the Icehouse band was named "Flowers"; they changed their name to Icehouse, which was the name of their first album, due to potential international legal complications.
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LyricsThe song lyrics reflect feelings of isolation, loneliness, and the walls we build around ourselves when we feel threatened or insecure.
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Music Style"Walls" reflects the band's post-punk and new wave music style prevalent in the early 80s.
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SuccessAfter the release of "Walls," Icehouse gained significant attention and recognition in the Australian music scene.
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Band LeaderThe song was written by Iva Davies, the lead vocalist and the main creative force behind Icehouse.
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VideoThe corresponding music video for "Walls" has a distinct 80s style and features the band performing against a dark backdrop.
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Later ReleasesIcehouse released a remastered version of the song in 2011 on their "White Heat: 30 Hits" album.
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EffectThe song “Walls” along with the other Icehouse hit “We Can Get Together” greatly helped establish the band's international reputation.
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Live performancesOver the years, "Walls" has featured prominently in Icehouse's live shows.
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RelevanceDespite being over forty years old, the themes and issues addressed in the song remain relevant, giving it a timeless appeal.
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