Searching

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"Searching" is the fourth single from the album Elegantly Wasted by INXS. It was never officially released although scheduled for the UK market. The song was written by Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss and recorded by the band in Dublin during the summer of 1996. It is also the final single to feature original lead vocalist Michael Hutchence, who died two months after the song was released.


Year:
2002
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I am searching
I am not alone
I am searching
Please give me some

Have we lost direction
Washed our hands of blood
I'm in need of sensation
Is there more to this love
Saw a mother screaming
She had lost control
Of what she once believed in
And she was not alone
Oh yeah
If you could face the pain
And I could do the same
It would be clear tomorrow
But will it start
But will it start again 

I am searching
I am not alone
I am searching
Please show me some

Saw a mother screaming
She had lost control
Of what she once believed in
And she was not alone 

Have we lost direction
Washed our hands of blood
I'm in need of sensation
Is there more to this love
If you could face the pain
And I could do the same
It would be clear tomorrow
But will it start
But will it start again 

I am searching
I am not alone
I am searching
Please show me some

I am searching
I am not alone
I am searching
Please show me some (Love)

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INXS

INXS (pronounced "in excess", In-XS) were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays were Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar and keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar and saxophone. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, whose "sultry good looks" and magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New Wave/ska/pop style, they later developed a harder pub rock style, including funk and dance elements. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL KELLAND HUTCHENCE, ANDREW CHARLES FARRISS

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Searching" is a song by the Australian rock band INXS, from their 10th studio album, "Elegantly Wasted" released in 1997.
Popularity
Though it was not as commercially successful as some of their previous hits, "Searching" is still considered an important part of the INXS discography.
Composition
"Searching" is a mid-tempo ballad that features the band's usual rock sound, but with a slightly more electronic influence.
Vocals
The song features the distinctive lead vocals of Michael Hutchence, who co-wrote the song. This was one of the last songs recorded by Hutchence before his death in November 1997.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Searching" reflect a longing and a desire to find something or someone, which is why it was titled "Searching".
Album Reception
"Elegantly Wasted," the album from which "Searching" originates, reached the top 20 in several countries, including Australia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Posthumous Release
Michael Hutchence passed away six months after the release of the album, making "Searching" one of the last songs to be associated with the original lineup of INXS.
Live Performances
Even though "Searching" was not one of the band's biggest hits, it was still played frequently in live performances.
Honoring Hutchence
After Michael Hutchence’s death, the band performed "Searching" and other songs in their set as a tribute to their late frontman.
Legacy
The song highlights Hutchence's talent not just as a lead vocalist, but also as a songwriter. His lyrical flair and charismatic delivery in "Searching", and other songs, have cemented his place in the realm of rock music.

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