The Lovers Are Losing
Keane
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I dreamed I was drowning In the river Thames I dreamed I had nothing at all Nothing but my own skin I dreamed I was drifting On the howling wind I dreamed I had nothing at all Nothing but my own skin Slipped away from your open hand Into the river Saw your face looking back at me I saw my past And I saw my future [Chorus] You take the pieces of the dreams that you have Cause you don't like the way they seem to be going You cut them up and spread them out on the floor You're full of hope as you begin rearranging Put it all back together But anyway you look at things and try The lovers are losing I dreamed I was watching A young lover's dance I reached out to touch your hand But I was watching from a distance We cling to love like a skidding car Clinched to the corner I try to hold on to what we are The more I squeeze the quicker we all are [Chorus] I dreamed I had nothing at all (nothing but my own skin) [Repeat: x3] I dreamed I had nothing at all [Chorus] You take the pieces of the dreams that you have Cause you don't like the way they seem to be going You cut them up and spread them out on the floor You're full of hope as you begin rearranging Put it all back together But in the final reckoning We're trying The lovers are losing
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Written by: RICHARD DAVID HUGHES, TIMOTHY JAMES RICE-OXLEY, TOM CHAPLIN
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14 facts about this song
The Song"The Lovers Are Losing" is a track by the renowned English rock band, Keane.
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AlbumIt is from their third studio album, "Perfect Symmetry", which was released in 2008.
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Band FormationKeane was formed in 1995 in Battle, East Sussex, originally comprising vocalist Tom Chaplin, drummer Richard Hughes, keyboardist Tim Rice-Oxley, and guitarist Dominic Scott.
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Single Release"The Lovers Are Losing" was released as the second single from their album "Perfect Symmetry" on October 20, 2008.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the band's popularity, this single did not hit the same heights as previous works, peaking at number 52 on the UK singles chart.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was directed by Laurent Briet, a French-born film videographer. In the video, the band performs in the Oxfordshire wilderness, with varying scenes showing a house filled with water.
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GenreThe song is categorized under the genre of Alternative rock, Britpop, and Piano Rock.
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DurationThe duration of the song is approximately 5 minutes and 4 seconds long on the album, but the radio edit is cut down to 3 minutes and 48 seconds.
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InfluencesThe members of Keane have cited, on various occasions, their influences from 80's synthpop for "Perfect Symmetry," including this track.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics, written by Tim Rice-Oxley, deal with the agony and despair felt when a love relationship fails.
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Band PhilosophyKeane, known for their deep, introspective lyrics paired with powerful music, once again delivered a thought-provoking song, reflecting their philosophy of using music to express complex emotions.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live multiple times during their Perfect Symmetry tour across the globe, further cementing its status as a fan favorite.
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CollaboratorThe song was mixed by Mark 'Spike' Stent, who's worked with massive artists like U2, Madonnna, and Ed Sheeran.
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BenchmarksDespite its subdued commercial success, "The Lovers Are Losing" deepened Keane's identity as a band not afraid to experiment with its sound and lyrical themes, leaving an indelible mark on their discography.
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