Soundtrack to a Generation
The Human League
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The smell of trees can only be that way On a sunny day, floating through the open window To the cool inside where we lay side by side How can anything we feel ever mean so much As a summer love? How can anything we need ever get in touch With the meaning of A whole life waiting, wishing suddenly That it's going to be the real thing Or separating, try your luck again It's just part of the adventure Holy cow, you do it to me now The soundtrack to a generation Oh wow, you're getting to me now The soundtrack to a generation Another tune before the light has gone And we'll be on our way The sounds and smells will always linger on They're in my heart today We feel so lucky then the world's a massive place But we run into each other Just one small happening an accident of fate Or the work of co-conspirators? But if we knew what could it do to help us now? Holy cow, you do it to me now The soundtrack to a generation Anyhow, just give it to me now The soundtrack to a generation Oh wow, you really get me now The soundtrack to a generation Holy cow, you're getting to me now The soundtrack to a generation Years have gone on in between But all I knew at seventeen is all I know now Through times of joy and suffering The music flavors everything that's all I know now Holy cow, you do it to me now The soundtrack to a generation Oh wow, you really get me now The soundtrack to a generation Anyhow, just give it to me now The soundtrack to a generation Just give it, you're getting, you do it, you really got me now The soundtrack to a generation Just give it, you're getting, you do it, you really got me now The soundtrack to a generation Oh wow, you really get me now The soundtrack to a generation
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Written by: NEIL SUTTON, PHIL OAKEY
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12 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Soundtrack to a Generation" is included in The Human League’s fifth studio album, "Romantic?" which was released in 1991.
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Release InformationIt was released as the second single from the "Romantic?" album, coming out after the initial release of the album.
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Notable Chart PerformanceDespite The Human League's widespread popularity in the early '80s, "Soundtrack to a Generation" didn't chart in the UK Top 40, reaching only number 77 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ContentThe song expresses nostalgia for the 1980s by addressing key cultural and social events, representing the feelings of a whole generation growing up during that time.
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Producers"Soundtrack to a Generation" was produced by Martin Rushent, who had also worked with the band on their biggest worldwide hit, "Don't You Want Me."
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Music StyleThe musical style of the song represents a continuation of the band's synth-pop sound, which was popular during the '80s.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 55 seconds.
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Deputy LeadSusan Ann Sulley, a member of The Human League, is known to have served as the deputy lead on the vocals in "Soundtrack to a Generation," which was a rare occurrence.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was acclaimed by critics for its lyrical content and music, although it didn't make any significant commercial impact.
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LegacyDespite its moderate commercial success, today the song is considered an emblem of the band's later work and is a favorite among many fans.
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Remix VersionThere is also a remixed version of "Soundtrack to a Generation" available, characterized by a more dance-based and upbeat tempo.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Soundtrack to a Generation" features The Human League singing and playing in an '80s style décor room, emphasizing the song's nostalgic theme.
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