Twilight World

Swing Out Sister

About Twilight World

"Twilight World" is a song by the British pop act Swing Out Sister. The song is included on their debut album, It's Better to Travel. It was written by the members of the group at that time, Andy Connell, Corinne Drewery and Martin Jackson. The song was released as a single in the UK on 12 April 1987, and it peaked at #32 on the UK Singles Chart in May of that year. "Twilight World" was the second release from It's Better to Travel in the U. S., following "Breakout", and it first appeared on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in December 1987. It became the group's highest charting hit on that survey, reaching #9 in early 1988. The song also made the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #31 during February 1988. This song was remixed a number of times, and the album version is in fact a remix entitled "Superb, Superb mix" (6:27). A bonus remix on the CD is also included (6:09). 


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It's twilight world

It's twilight world

Time out
World in a hurry
There's more love than money changing hands

Lights out
Thinking out loud
Turn your back on the world outside

Night thoughts
No one can share
As darkness breaks through another day

Secrets
Talking out loud
Silence waits just a dream away

Forget lonely crowds, unfriendly faces
They'll soon became familiar places
Before too long, before too long

Don't be fooled by love songs and lonely hearts
You're living in a twilight world
Don't be fooled by love songs and lonely hearts
Don't give in to the twilight world

Time out
World in a hurry
There's more love than money changing hands

Lights out
Thinking out loud
Turn your back on the world outside

Forget lonely crowds, unfriendly faces
They'll soon became familiar places
Before too long, before too long

Don't be fooled by love songs and lonely hearts
You're living in a twilight world
Don't be fooled by love songs and lonely hearts
Don't give in to the twilight world

Don't be fooled by love songs and lonely hearts
You're living in a twilight world
Don't be fooled by love songs and lonely hearts
Don't give in to the twilight world

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Swing Out Sister

Swing Out Sister are a British sophisti-pop group best known worldwide for their 1986 song "Breakout". Other hits include "Surrender", "Twilight World", "Waiting Game" and a remake of "Am I the Same Girl?" Though album sales in the U.S. and Europe have levelled off since the early 1990s, the group continues to attract a loyal fanbase. The group is also very popular in Japan. more »

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Written by: ANDREW JOHN CONNELL, CORINNE DREWERY, MARTIN BOYD JACKSON

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14 facts about this song

Genre Classification
The song "Twilight World" by "Swing Out Sister" falls under the genres of Sophisti-pop, Jazz-pop, and New Wave.
Release Date
"Twilight World" was released in 1987.
Album Information
The song is from the band's debut studio album titled "It's Better to Travel."
Charts Achievement
In the United States, "Twilight World" reached No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Version Detail
There is a Superb, Superb mix version of "Twilight World" that lasts 6 minutes and 27 seconds.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by the band members Andy Connell, Corinne Drewery, and Martin Jackson.
Music Video Fact
A music video was released for the song, which features the band performing and a narrative of a spy-like character, played by Corinne Drewery.
Grammy Nomination
"Twilight World" won the band a nomination for Grammy Best New Artist in 1988, alongside the success of their album.
Live Performances
The band performed "Twilight World" live on various occasions, including their live show at the Jazz Café in London in 2005.
Recognition
In 2015, the song was featured in the 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die book, recognising its continued popularity.
Legacy
"Twilight World" is one of Swing Out Sister's most recognised songs, even over 30 years after its release.
Inspiration
The song, along with the rest of the album, was inspired by 1960s pop music with a jazz influence, a significant departure from the prevailing synth-pop sound of the 1980s.
Radio Airplay
Today, "Twilight World" still garners frequent airplay on various radio stations, including those dedicated to 80s music.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song was featured in the film, "Jak zasypiać w ciągu...," released in 1991.

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