Reflex
Duran Duran
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You've gone too far this time And I'm dancing on the valentine I tell you somebody's fooling around With my chances on the danger line I'll cross that bridge when I find it Another day To make my stand, oh oh High time is no time for deciding If I should find a helping hand, oh oh Why don't you use it? Try not to bruise it? Buy time don't lose it Why don't you use it? Try not to bruise it? Buy time don't lose it The reflex is a lonely child Who's waiting by the park The reflex is a door to finding Treasure in the dark And watching over lucky clover Isn't that bizarre Every little thing the reflex does Leaves you answered with a question mark I'm on a ride and I want to get off But they won't slow down the round-about I sold the radio and TV set Don't want to be around when this gets out So why don't you use it? Try not to bruise it? Buy time don't lose it Why don't you use it? Try not to bruise it? Buy time don't lose it The reflex is a lonely child Who's waiting in the park The reflex is a door to finding Treasure in the dark And watching over lucky clover Isn't that bizarre Every little thing the reflex does Leaves you answered with a question mark So why don't you use it? Try not to bruise it? Buy time don't loose it Why don't you use it? Try not to bruise it? Buy time don't lose it The reflex is a lonely child Who's waiting by the park The reflex is a door to finding Treasure in the dark And watching over lucky clover Isn't that bizarre Every little thing the reflex does Leaves you answered with a question mark Oh the reflex what a game He's hiding all the cards The reflex is in charge of finding Treasure in the dark And watching over lucky clover Isn't that bizarre Every little thing the reflex does
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Written by: Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Roger Andrew Taylor, Simon Le Bon
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"The Reflex" is a song by the British rock band Duran Duran, which is found on their third album, "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" that was released in 1983.
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Chart SuccessThis song is Duran Duran's most successful single. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, the UK Singles Chart, and the Canadian Singles Chart.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics of "The Reflex" are cryptic and nonsensical, leaving room for interpretation. Band members themselves have said that the song doesn't have a specific meaning.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video of "The Reflex" became immensely popular, receiving heavy rotation on MTV. Directed by Russell Mulcahy, the video featured footage of the band performing in front of a raucous crowd, studded with shots of water, balloons and confetti cascading upon them.
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Nile Rodgers' ContributionThe song as we know it is actually a remix by Nile Rodgers, the famed Chic guitarist and producer. Rodgers' version ultimately became more popular than the original and is the one included on the album.
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Official Band's ViewDuran Duran's band members have often stated in interviews that at the time of recording, "The Reflex" was considered the weakest song on their album "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" and it was chosen as the third single from the album after much debate.
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International ImpactWorldwide, "The Reflex" became one of Duran Duran's biggest hits and was a clear sign that they had made their mark, establishing a global fan base. It received Platinum certifications in both the UK and the U.S.
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Subsequent Live Performances"The Reflex" has been a regular feature in Duran Duran's live sets over the years. The band even opened Live Aid in Philadelphia with the track in 1985.
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Notable Cover VersionIn 1995, "The Reflex" was covered by American punk rock band Less Than Jake for the Duran Duran tribute album "The Duran Duran Tribute Album".
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Song WritingThe song was written by all the original band members: Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Andy Taylor.
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