Voice of Reason

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About Voice of Reason

"Voice of Reason" is a song by Australian rock-pop band Noiseworks. It was released in January 1989 as the second single from their second studio album Touch (1988) and peaked at number 43 on the ARIA singles chart.


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Wanna waste no time
Wanna stay out of the firing line
See it now, still it's just the same old situation
Hear it now, can you stand up to the voice of reason?
Voice of reason

All your talk aloud
Does it get you anywhere at all
See it now, can you stand up to the voice of reason?
Voice of reason

If only you could hear it now
If only you could hear it now
If only you could hear it now
If only you could hear it now

Hear it now
Voice of reason
Voice of reason

If only you could hear it now
If only you could hear it now
If only you could hear it now
If only you could hear it now

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Noiseworks

Noiseworks is an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1986 with bass guitarist Steve Balbi, guitarist Stuart Fraser, drummer Kevin Nicol, keyboardist Justin Stanley and lead vocalist Jon Stevens. They had four Australian Top 10 albums, Noiseworks (No. 6, 1987), Touch (No. 5, 1988), Love Versus Money (No. 1, 1991) and Greatest Hits (No. 4, 1992). They produced three Top 10 singles, "Take Me Back", "Touch" and "Hot Chilli Woman" before disbanding in 1992. Reunion tours occurred in 1999, 2004, 2007–2008 and 2011. more »

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Written by: J. STEVENS, S. FRASER

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10 facts about this song

General Information
"Voice of Reason" is a song by the Australian rock band Noiseworks.
Release Information
The song was released as a single from their second studio album, "Touch" in 1988.
Chart Performance
"Voice of Reason" reached number 43 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles chart.
Album Contribution
It is one of the major songs that contributed to the commercial success of the "Touch" album, which achieved platinum status in Australia.
Band Information
Noiseworks is known for its blend of hard rock and pop, and "Voice of Reason" is a testament to that musical style.
Song Composition
The song was written by the band members Steve Balbi and Jon Stevens.
Song Theme
The lyrical themes of "Voice of Reason" revolve around introspection and gaining wisdom through experiences, common themes in Noiseworks' music.
Legacy
Even though it wasn't a chart-topping hit, "Voice of Reason" is still remembered as one of Noiseworks' most distinct songs and it has endured in popularity among fans of the band.
Live Performances
Noiseworks frequently included "Voice of Reason" in their setlist during live performances, adding to its popularity amongst fans.
Music Video
The music video for "Voice of Reason" is a mix of live performance and conceptual visuals, reflecting the song's introspective lyrics.

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