Final Countdown
Europe
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We're leaving together But still it's farewell And maybe we'll come back, To earth, who can tell? I guess there is no one to blame We're leaving ground (leaving ground) Will things ever be the same again? It's the final countdown. The final countdown. Oh, we're heading for Venus (Venus) And still we stand tall Cause maybe they've seen us And welcome us all, yeah With so many light years to go And things to be found (to be found) I'm sure that we'll all miss her so It's the final countdown. The final countdown. The final countdown (final countdown). Oh, oh The final countdown. Oh, it's the final countdown. The final countdown. The final countdown. (final countdown) Oh, it's the final countdown We're leaving together The final countdown We'll all miss her so It's the final countdown (final countdown) Oh, it's the final countdown
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Written by: Joey Tempest
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13 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"The Final Countdown", a song by the Swedish rock band Europe, was written by the band's lead singer Joey Tempest. It was first released in on the band's third studio album which shares the same name as the song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the charts in 25 countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy. In the United States, it reached the number 8 spot in Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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PopularityDespite the band's later efforts, "The Final Countdown" remains the band's most recognizable and popular song, often being played at sporting events, television shows, movies and commercials.
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Unique SoundThe song is best recognized for its iconic synthesizer riff. This catchy keyboard introduction, played at the beginning of the song, became one of the most famous riffs in rock music history.
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InspirationThe idea for the song supposedly came from a live keyboard riff Tempest used during rehearsals. He was inspired by David Bowie's "Space Oddity", which was about launching into space.
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LyricsWhile "The Final Countdown" has been interpreted in many ways, the lyrics suggest the song is about leaving Earth to live in space.
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Song LengthThe full-length original album version of the song runs for a length of five minutes and nine seconds.
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LongevityMore than three decades after its release, "The Final Countdown" remains a staple of the '80s music and is frequently played on classic rock radio stations around the world.
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Highest Selling SingleIt was Europe's highest-selling single, it sold 8 million copies globally and 1.5 million copies in France alone.
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RecognitionIn 2009, VH1 ranked "The Final Countdown" number 66 on its list of the 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 80s.
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Use in Pop CultureThe song was used heavily in the Netflix show "Arrested Development", further cementing its status in pop culture.
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Live PerformancesTempest revealed that the band was initially uncertain about performing the song live, but the audience's overwhelmingly positive reception confirmed it was a hit.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered the song since its release, including Swedish singer Ninja, Laibach, Dispatch, and van Canto.
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