Then You Turn Away
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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I didn't want to see you Not when you're at your best Or talk about the weather I couldn't pass the test So many things I do So many things I say Give you the wrong idea So many things I do So many things I say Just make a fool of me (And) then you turn away Then you turn away. I couldn't help but call you I waited almost all the week I didn't want to hear you Laughing aloud at me There's people saying that it's obvious That I'm wasting my time on you There's people saying that it's obvious That I've fallen in love - It's not true, (it's) not true, (it's) not true...
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Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, LLOYD MASSETT, LLOYD MASSETT 15%, STUART KERSHAW
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Then You Turn Away" is a song by the English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD). This band was formed in 1978 by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys.
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Album DetailsThis song is part of OMD's album called 'Sugar Tax', which was released in 1991.
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Band HiatusThe song was released after OMD's hiatus of several years. The band returned without two original OMD members Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper and Malcolm Holmes.
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Song ThemeThe song is typical of OMD's work, showcasing their blending of synthpop and post-punk genres with lyrics that speak on the theme of love and relationships.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Then You Turn Away" didn't make the charts, its parent album, 'Sugar Tax', was quite successful, reaching No.3 on the UK Albums Chart and achieving Platinum status.
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Lineup ChangesThis song saw the new lineup of the band with Andy McCluskey as the only original member left at the time of its release.
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Music VideosAn official music video for the song was released, featuring the band performing in a studio setting intercut with abstract shots of a female model.
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Live Performances"Then You Turn Away" was performed by the band during the 'Sugar Tax tour' in the 1991.
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Song ReceptionDespite not making a significant impact on the music charts, "Then You Turn Away" has been praised by fans for its emotive lyrics and for being one of the band's more underrated tracks.
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The Return of OMD"Then You Turn Away" and its album 'Sugar Tax' marked the band's comeback after they had been inactive for nearly half a decade, revitalizing their career in music.
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