Shouldn't Have to Be Like That

Fra Lippo Lippi

About Shouldn't Have to Be Like That

"Shouldn't Have to Be Like That" is a single by Norwegian new wave group Fra Lippo Lippi, released from their third album Songs in 1986. It was released as a double A-side with the song "The Distance Between Us". In 2005, the song was remixed and released by Molella under the title "Lost Love".


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1985
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It's always like this, people I know 
Read many books and save every dream, 
With all of their hope buried inside, somewhere 

And somewhere a man cries for his love 
A love that is lost, that withered too soon 
With all of his hope buried inside, somewhere 

Shouldn't have to be like that 

So all you can say is we need more time 
To get through the things that need to be said, 
With all our trust buried inside, somewhere 

And even if it takes a lifetime of trust 
To build something strong, what happens to us 
With all our faith buried inside, somewhere

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Fra Lippo Lippi

Fra Lippo Lippi is a New Wave band from Norway. They had several hits in the 1980s, such as "Shouldn't Have to Be Like That", "Everytime I See You" and "Light and Shade", and recorded a new album as late as 2002. The band name is derived from Robert Browning's poem about the Renaissance painter Filippo Lippi. more »

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Written by: OYVIND KVALNES, RUNE KRISTOFFERSEN

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Shouldn't Have To Be Like That" by Fra Lippo Lippi was released in 1986, making it over three decades old.
Genre
The song is classified under the genre of new wave and synthpop.
Norwegian Roots
Fra Lippo Lippi is a Norwegian band, and "Shouldn't Have To Be Like That" is one of their most popular songs globally.
Album
The song is from their third studio album named "Songs."
Band’s Formation
The band was formed in Nesodden, Norway in 1978 by Rune Kristoffersen, Morten Sjøberg, and Bjørn Sorknes.
Peak Chart Position
"Shouldn't Have To Be Like That" peaked at number 5 in the Norwegian Singles Chart and remained in the chart for four weeks.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by many artists, including Sophie Zelmani and the Irish band The Swell Season.
Influence
The song has been noted for its melancholic tone and atmospheric sound that characterizes much of Fra Lippo Lippi's work.
Importance
The song is considered a classic within its genre and remains one of the band's best-known tracks.
Idiosyncratic Naming
The band’s name, Fra Lippo Lippi, interestingly comes from Robert Browning’s poem about the Renaissance painter Filippo Lippi.
Prominence
The song was particularly successful in the Philippines where it has been played frequently over the radio since its release.
Guest Vocalist
Anneli Drecker, of the Norwegian band Bel Canto, sang background vocals for "Shouldn't Have To Be Like That".
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, featuring the band performing and a woman dancing.
Single Artwork
The artwork for the "Shouldn't Have To Be Like That" single features a pencil drawing of a seemingly upset woman with her head in her hand.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song speaks about acceptance and moving on from the past, and how life shouldn’t have to be so difficult.

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