Never Tear Us Apart
INXS
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Don't ask me What you know is true Don't have to tell you I love your precious heart I I was standing You were there Two worlds collided And they could never tear us apart We could live For a thousand years But if I hurt you I'd make wine from your tears I told you That we could fly 'Cause we all have wings But some of us don't know why I was standing You were there Two worlds collided And they could never ever tear us apart I I was standing You were there Two worlds collided And they could never tear us apart You were standing I was there Two worlds collided And they could never tear us apart I I was standing You were there Two worlds collided
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Written by: Andrew Charles Farriss, Michael Kelland Hutchence
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS was released as a single in 1988.
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AlbumThis song is a part of INXS's sixth studio album, "Kick," which is considered one of their most successful albums.
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GenreThe song is commonly classified as pop rock with elements of new wave.
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MembersThe song was composed by all of the band members, includng Michael Hutchence, Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss, Tim Farriss, Garry Gary Beers, and Kirk Pengilly.
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SoundThis track distinguishes itself with a notable saxophone solo performed by band member Kirk Pengilly.
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Music VideoThe video of the song was filmed in various locations in Prague, and stands out because of its black and white format.
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Cultural ImpactFollowing the death of lead singer Michael Hutchence in 1997, the song has often been played in tribute to him.
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Chart Performance"Never Tear Us Apart" reached the top 10 in the Australian charts and peaked at number seven in the United States.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists across different genres have covered this song, including Tom Jones, Joe Cocker, and Paloma Faith.
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Usage in MediaThe song has been used in numerous TV shows, movies, and advertising campaigns, including the closing credits of the film "Face/Off" and an episode of cult TV Series "Ash vs. Evil Dead".
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LyricsConsidered one of INXS's most romantic songs, the lyrics express a deep, enduring love that cannot be broken apart.
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AwardsIn 2014, "Never Tear Us Apart" was added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry.
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