Metro

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About Metro

"The Metro," also published as "Metro," is a 1981 song written by John Crawford for his band, Berlin. The song was first released as a non-album single, "The Metro" b/w "Tell Me Why", on the MAO Music label in 1981. It reappeared, slightly remixed, on Berlin's breakthrough album Pleasure Victim, released on the independent label Enigma in 1982 and re-released on Geffen in 1983. In May 1983, "The Metro" was re-released as the third single from the album, and the second to appear on the Geffen label. It was produced and engineered (as was most of the album) by the band's then-drummer and drum programmer, Daniel Van Patten. The Berlin recording is known for epitomizing the new wave genre as a blending of punk rock and pop, with heavy use of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 synthesizer. Terri Nunn said the song, which was a breakthrough hit for Berlin, "defined us and defined that period of music."The song's music video was their first MTV hit, in heavy rotation on the young channel in its second and third years. Directed by Dominic Orlando, it was filmed in 1983 at GMT Studios in West Los Angeles, California. Terri Nunn only sang two lyrics on camera: "I remember hating you for loving me" and "Sorry". The video became a part of the Berlin Video 45 Geffen-VHS home video, released in 1984. 


Year:
2004
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The Metro
Berlin

I'm alone
Sitting with my empty glass
My four walls
Follow me through my past
I was on a Paris train
I emerged in London rain
And you were waiting there
Swimming through apologies

I remember searching for the perfect words
I was hoping you might change your mind
I remember a soldier sleeping next to me
Riding on the Metro

You wore white
Smiling as you took my hand
So removed
We spoke of wintertime in France
Minutes passed with shallow words
Years have passed and still the hurt
I can see you now
Smiling as I pulled away

I remember the letter wrinkled in my hand
"I'll love you always" filled my eyes
I remember a night we walked along the Seine
Riding on the Metro

I remember a feeling coming over me
The soldier turned, then looked away
I remember hating you for loving me
Riding on the Metro

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Berlin

Berlin is an American new wave band originally formed in Orange County, California. The band gained mainstream-commercial success with singles including "Sex", "No More Words" and the chart-topping "Take My Breath Away" from the 1986 film Top Gun. more »

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Written by: John Buckner Crawford

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
The song "Metro" was originally written and performed by the band Berlin. The song was featured on their album "Pleasure Victim," which was released in 1982.
Songwriter
The song was written by John Crawford, the band's bassist, who was one of the founding members of Berlin.
Chart Performance
"Metro" did not chart highly in the U.S. upon its first release, but it has since gained recognition as one of Berlin's signature songs. It did perform well in some markets, reaching the top 10 in Australia.
Music Style
"The Metro" is often regarded as an ideal example of the '80s new wave genre. The song uses synthesizers along with traditional rock instruments to create a distinctive sound.
Covers and Usage
“The Metro” has been covered by numerous artists including System of a Down and Alkaline Trio. Additionally, it has been featured in various movies and TV series like "GLOW" on Netflix and the film "Atomic Blonde".
Music Video
The music video for "The Metro" features the band in a dark, subway-like setting, in line with the song's lyrics. The video was in accordance with the popular trend of thematic music videos in the 80s.
Live Performances
"The Metro" was a staple in Berlin's live performances, and they often played extended versions of it at concerts.
Lyrics
The lyrics for "The Metro" describe a complicated love story set on a subway (the metro) near Paris, depicting a relationship marked by confusion and uncertainty.
Critical Reception
Despite not having immediate commercial success in the mainstream, "The Metro" was appreciated by critics for its unique sound and emotive lyrics. It has since gone on to be a beloved classic in the New Wave genre.
Influence
Although not as commercially successful as their hit "Take My Breath Away," which featured in the Top Gun movie, "The Metro" had a major influence on the future of synth-pop and new wave music.

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