Tunnel of Love

Fun Boy Three

About Tunnel of Love

"The Tunnel of Love" (sometimes listed as "Tunnel of Love") is a song written and recorded by the group Fun Boy Three. It was the second single from their second album Waiting and returned the group to the UK top ten following the comparative failure of the album's first single "The More I See (The Less I Believe)", which had been their only single release to miss the UK top 40. Both the single and album contain the same version of the song. However, on the album, David Byrne is credited with production, while the single credits The Fun Boy Three with production, and David Byrne and Jeremy Green with mixing. The B-side featured an alternative version of their debut single "The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)", performed using only voices and body percussion.  


Year:
2002
3:09
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consequences altered cases
broken noses altered faces
my ego altered altered egos
wherever i go so does me go
walk through the fields where the flowers are growing
carve out your names on the first tree you see
there are 22 catches when you strike your matches
and get down on your knees

in the tunnel of love - the tunnel of love
you fall in feet first - in the tunnel of love
you think of yourselves as really good friends
but you know how it always ends
in the tunnel of love

so you get engaged have a party
only 17 when the wedding bells changer
a room with a view and a kid on the way
hope you make it to the church on time
cause the wedding list is getting longer
the bottom drawer is getting fuller
and you're not getting any younger
can things get any better

in the tunnel of love - the tunnel of love
you fall in feet first - in the tunnel of love
and think of yourselves as really good friends
but you know how it always ends
in the tunnel of love, the tunnel of love

so consequences altered cases
you tried honeymoons in far away places
but the trial separation worked and
ended up in a divorce case
you gave up your friends for a new way of life
and both ended up as ex husband and wife
there were 22 catches when you struck your matches
and threw away your life in the tunnel of love
the tunnel of love you fell i feet first
in the tunnel of love and thought of yourselves as really good friends
but you know how it had to end in the tunnel of love
the tunnel of love, the tunnel of love
the tunnel of love, the tunnel of love
the tunnel of love, in the tunnel of love

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Fun Boy Three

Fun Boy Three were a short-lived but successful English New Wave pop band, active from 1981 to 1983 and was formed by singers Terry Hall, Neville Staple and Lynval Golding after they left The Specials. more »

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Written by: GENE SIMMONS

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10 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"Tunnel of Love" is a song by Fun Boy Three from their self-titled debut studio album which was released on 28 February 1982.
Chart Performance
The song charted in the UK, reaching the top ten. It peaked at number ten on the UK Singles Chart.
Band Members
The band, Fun Boy Three, consisted of members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding, and Neville Staple, who were all previously members of The Specials.
Song Genre
"Tunnel of Love" is often classified as new wave, a genre that emerged in the 1970s and became popular in the 1980s. It features elements of pop and punk rock.
Popular Culture
Fun Boy Three's music, including "Tunnel of Love", is known for its unique, quirky style that often commented on societal and political issues. It offered a more pop-oriented sound than their previous work with The Specials.
Writing Credits
The song was written by band member Terry Hall, who was also the lead vocalist for Fun Boy Three.
Notable Lyrics
The song contains the lyrics "Our dad would send us to our room / He'd be the voice of doom / He said that we would thank him later / Alligator.” These lyrics have been interpreted as playful and is representative of the band's unconventional music style.
Song Reception
Critics praised "Tunnel of Love" for its catchy tune and clever lyrics, which differentiated Fun Boy Three's music from other new wave bands during the 1980s.
Band Disband
Unfortunately, despite the success that Fun Boy Three had with songs like "Tunnel of Love", the band split in 1983 after producing only two albums.
Music Video
"Tunnel of Love" also had an accompanying music video that showcased the band's unique style. The video is set in a school, matching the playful and youthful nature of the song.

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