INXS - Never Tear Us Apart

Never Tear Us Apart by INXS, Music Video, Lyrics and Review

“Never Tear Us Apart” was a single released by Australian rock group INXS in August 1988.
It was also included on the band’s sixth studio album, Kick.
The music is by Andrew Farriss, and the lyrics are by Michael Hutchence.

INXS - Never Tear Us Apart Lyrics

(a farriss & m hutchence)

Dont ask me
What you know is true
Dont 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
Id make wine from your tears

I told you
That we could fly
cause we all have wings
But some of us dont know why

I
I was standing
You were there
Two worlds collided
And they could never ever tear us apart

INXS - Never Tear Us Apart Review and Song Info

“Never Tear Us Apart” is a sensuous ballad, layered with synthesizers and containing dramatic pauses before the instrumental breaks. Kirk Pengilly lends a cathartic saxophone solo near the end.
According the liner notes of Shine Like It Does: The Anthology (1979-1997), the song was originally composed on piano as a bluesy number in the style of Fats Domino.
Producer Chris Thomas suggested a synth-based arrangement instead.

The video for the song, featuring an extended intro, was filmed in Prague along with “Guns in the Sky” and “New Sensation,” all directed by Richard Lowenstein.

The single reached #24 in the UK, and stayed on the charts for 7 weeks. In the US, it reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Michael Hutchence’s coffin was carried out of St. Andrews Cathedral by the remaining members of INXS and younger brother Rhett, as “Never Tear Us Apart” was played in the background.
This song is now thought of by many original INXS fans as Hutchence’s anthem.

Released August 1988
Format 7″ Vinyl, 12″ Vinyl, Cassette Single, CD-Maxi
Genre Rock, power ballad
Length 3:02
Label Atlantic Records
Writer Andrew Farriss, Michael Hutchence
Producer Chris Thomas

source wikipedia.org

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