Twilight World
Swing Out Sister
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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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Written by: ANDREW JOHN CONNELL, CORINNE DREWERY, MARTIN BOYD JACKSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Genre ClassificationThe song "Twilight World" by "Swing Out Sister" falls under the genres of Sophisti-pop, Jazz-pop, and New Wave.
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Release Date"Twilight World" was released in 1987.
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Album InformationThe song is from the band's debut studio album titled "It's Better to Travel."
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Charts AchievementIn the United States, "Twilight World" reached No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Version DetailThere is a Superb, Superb mix version of "Twilight World" that lasts 6 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the band members Andy Connell, Corinne Drewery, and Martin Jackson.
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Music Video FactA music video was released for the song, which features the band performing and a narrative of a spy-like character, played by Corinne Drewery.
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Grammy Nomination"Twilight World" won the band a nomination for Grammy Best New Artist in 1988, alongside the success of their album.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed "Twilight World" live on various occasions, including their live show at the Jazz Café in London in 2005.
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RecognitionIn 2015, the song was featured in the 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die book, recognising its continued popularity.
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Legacy"Twilight World" is one of Swing Out Sister's most recognised songs, even over 30 years after its release.
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InspirationThe 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.
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Radio AirplayToday, "Twilight World" still garners frequent airplay on various radio stations, including those dedicated to 80s music.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was featured in the film, "Jak zasypiać w ciągu...," released in 1991.
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