Torch

Soft Cell

About Torch

"Torch" is a song by English synthpop duo Soft Cell. It was released as a single in 1982, and in mid-June peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, ranking 45 for the year. It also reached number 31 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, number 12 in the Netherlands and number 6 in the Flemish Ultratop 50Singer Marc Almond duets towards the end of the song with Cindy Ecstasy, a rapper from New York, who sings slightly off-key in an approximation of an Estuary English accent. The single was originally intended to be double A-sided, coupled with the eventual B-side song "Insecure Me"; as such, both songs were included in the band's 2018 singles compilation Keychains & Snowstorms: The Singles. "Torch" ranked 49 in the New Musical Express critics' list of the year's 50 best singles.  


Year:
1994
113 
#3

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

I'm lost again
And I'm on the run
Looking for love
In a sad song

With your avenger eyes
And your catlike ways
I can hold you
You are a fool

For me to be cruel
I'm leaning on this bar
Listening to you sing
And your sad song

Rings in my ears
And I start to cry
He's searching
She's showing

See him heLd in a deep
Deep spell he knows
She's glowing
I can find within

My mind a way to go
I can look deep into
Your light and shout

Hold me
Hold me
Hold me
Hold me
Hold me

I hear the saxophone
And it tears my soul
And we're feeling old
Feeling so cold

She is the torch
And she is the theme
She could be a dream but
Oh boy - is she real

Try to avoid her eyes
To avoid her words
They will hit you
With all that you feel

He's searching
She's showing
See him heLd in a deep
Deep spell he knows

She's glowing.
I can find within
My mind a way to go
I can look deep into
Your light and shout

Hold me
Hold me
Hold me
Hold me
Hold me

See her eyes
They are bright tonight
See the stars
Coming out tonight

See the moon
Looking down tonight
See how they
Light your way tonight

See my eyes
They are bright tonight
See my hands
Reaching out tonight

Hear my words
They are dynamite
See how they
Light your way tonight

See her eyes
They are bright tonight
See her eyes
They are bright tonight

See how they
Light your way tonight

 Struggling with Torch? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!


Soft Cell

Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of "Tainted Love" and platinum debut Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. In the UK, they had ten Top 40 hits, including "Bedsitter" (No. 4), "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" (No. 3), "Torch" (No. 2), and "What!" (No. 3), and also had four Top 20 albums between 1981 and 1984. The duo split in 1984, but reformed in the early 2000s to tour and released a new album in 2002. Their songs have been covered by various artists including Nine Inch Nails, David Gray, Nouvelle Vague, Marilyn Manson and A-ha. Soft Cell's track "Memorabilia" earned recognition for the band as pi… more »

2 fans

Written by: DAVID JAMES BALL, MARC ALMOND

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

SONG COMPOSITION
"Torch" was composed by Marc Almond and David Ball, the members of the synth-pop group "Soft Cell." They are also known for collaborating on the hit song "Tainted Love."
MUSIC GENRE
The song is best classified as a Synth-Pop track. This genre was popular during the 1980s and includes a combination of a pop music song structure with electronic instrumentation.
SONG RELEASE
It was released as a single via Some Bizzare Records in 1982, following the success of their album 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret' which was released a year before, in 1981.
CHART SUCCESS
"Torch" did very well in the UK Singles Chart. It reached number 2, becoming one of the top three hits for Soft Cell. The song spent a total of 13 weeks in the charts.
SINGLE ARTWORK
The single cover artwork for "Torch" was made by Huw Feather, who is an established fine artist and illustrator.
SIGNALING FRAMEWORK
"Torch" is often described as an antithesis of a love song. Its lyrics focus on the challenging aspects of love, and Almond's emotional vocals perfectly complement the narrative of heartbreak.
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT
Besides the traditional synth-pop sounds, "Torch" included a female vocalist named Cindy Ecstasy. This added to the unconventional and experimental aspects of Soft Cell's music style during this period.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Despite its somber themes, "Torch" is seen as one of Soft Cell's best and most iconic songs and still receives airplay to this day. It showcases Almond's powerful vocal ability and his capacity to infuse emotion into his music.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
"Torch" has been performed live by Marc Almond in his solo career, as well as during Soft Cell reunions. It continues to be a fan favorite.
LEGACY
The song "Torch" cemented the reputation of Soft Cell as one of the most innovative bands of the synthpop genre in the 1980s.

Discuss the Torch Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

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

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Torch Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/136803/Soft+Cell/Torch>.

    Missing lyrics by Soft Cell?

    Know any other songs by Soft Cell? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Torch

    832K
    7,225     188

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "Mine, _______ dream made breath and skin. I've been waiting for you."
    A cultivated
    B unfortunate
    C adequate
    D immaculate

    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!

    Don't miss Soft Cell's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Soft Cell tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Torch

    »
    • Rock the Kasbah