Look Away
Big Country, The Skids
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This time we run, this time we hide This time we draw on all the fire we have inside We need some time to find a place Where I can wipe away the madness from your face Our name is out, our name is known Our name is everywhere but who knows where we've flown I never meant to kill a man But I will show you how to live like no one can So look away, look away Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold Look away, look away From the lies in the stories that were told Look away, look away From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul I met you wild in a snowed up town Where I was waiting tied and bound to be sent down Then I broke loose, you weren't around So I raised banks and trains until I tracked you down Now look away, look away Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold Look away, look away From the lies in the stories that were told Look away, look away From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul You followed me when I said no You lay with me when there was nowhere safe to go We made some friends but now it's done I always knew that we would never find the sun So look away, look away Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold Look away, look away From the lies in the stories that were told Look away, look away From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul So look away, look away Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold Look away, look away From the lies in the stories that were told Look away, look away From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul
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Written by: S. ADAMSON
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Release Details"Look Away" is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country. It was released in 1986 and quickly became the band's highest charting single in the UK.
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Music GenreThe song integrates elements of alternative rock, Celtic rock, new wave, and post-punk—genres that Big Country was known for encapsulating in its music.
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Album Appearance"Look Away" is part of the album titled "The Seer". Interestingly, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Stuart Adamson, described the album as the record he was most proud of.
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Chart PositionThe song became a big hit for the band, reaching number 7 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1986, making it Big Country's highest charting UK single.
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Song DurationThe track runs for approximately four minutes and twenty-five seconds, just slightly longer than the average pop song length.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Look Away" was filmed at a western ghost town, featuring the members of Big Country playing their instruments in a dusty old desert town.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics describe a disaster-stricken romance story, with a protagonist who decides to "look away" from the heartbreaking reality.
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Personal StoryThe song's composer Stuart Adamson said in interviews that he often wrote songs inspired by his own life and personal experiences.
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Band Members PerformanceBand members Stuart Adamson, Mark Brzezicki, Tony Butler, and Bruce Watson were all part of the recording process. Their collective musicianship is on display in "Look Away."
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Legacy and ImpactAlthough "Look Away" was a big hit, Big Country was never able to top the success they achieved with this single, even though they continued to produce music for many years. Despite their lack of mainstream success, they amassed a dedicated fan base.
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