The Tunnel of Love

Fun Boy Three

About The 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:
1984
3:08
83 
#1

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

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

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


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 »

0 fans

Written by: GENE SIMMONS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Release Information
"The Tunnel of Love" is a song by the British pop band Fun Boy Three, released as a single from their second album, “Fun Boy Three,” in 1983.
Songwriters Details
The song was written by lead vocalist Terry Hall, along with bandmates Lynval Golding and Neville Staple. They were all former members of the ska band The Specials.
Style and Influence
Known for its catchy tune and unique style, "The Tunnel of Love" mixes elements of pop, ska, and new wave music, reflecting the band's experimental sound.
Chart Success
Following its release, the song performed well on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 10 and becoming one of the band's most successful hits.
Lyrical Themes
The song's lyrics explore themes of love, deception, and failed expectations, presented in a whimsical and slightly sarcastic tone.
Notable Music Video
The music video for "The Tunnel of Love" features the band members riding on various amusement park attractions, reflecting the song's playful and ironic lyrics.
Current Popularity
Despite Fun Boy Three dissolving in 1983, "The Tunnel of Love" continues to be one of their most widely recognized songs, enduring as a classic track of the British new wave era.
Cover Versions
Although the band's career was short lived, the impact of their songs was significant with "The Tunnel of Love" being covered by several artists since its release.
Album Success
The album containing "The Tunnel of Love" reached top 10 in the UK Albums Chart, showcasing the band’s commercial success during their active years.
Background Vocals
The female backing vocalists on the track and several other of Fun Boy Three's songs are part of the vocal group, Bananarama, who would later find their own success in the music industry.

Discuss the The Tunnel of Love Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "The Tunnel of Love Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/778915/Fun+Boy+Three/The+Tunnel+of+Love>.

    Missing lyrics by Fun Boy Three?

    Know any other songs by Fun Boy Three? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    The Tunnel of Love

    162.9K
    0     0

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    On the album "Diver Down", which song did Van Halen feature a cover of?
    A (Oh) Pretty Woman
    B A Apolitical Blues
    C You Really Got Me
    D Ice Cream Man

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Fun Boy Three tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!