I Hope I Never
Split Enz
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I fall apart when your around When you're here, I'm nowhere I can't pretend that I'm not down I show it I know it I've been a fool, more than once, more than twice I'm gonna move to a new town where the people are nice I hope I never, I hope I never have to sigh again I hope I never, I hope I never have to cry again I still want to beam and smile yah Happiness is back in style yeah I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again Again, oh oh oh oh It should be possible I know To see you without stress But I can see I'll have to go I'm changing my address My urge to cry I have failed to conceal Life, it's no fun when your hunted by the things that you feel I hope I never, I hope I never have to sigh again I hope I never, I hope I never have to cry again I'm for living while you can I'm an optimistic man I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again Again, oh oh oh oh... I hope I never I hope I never I hope I never, never, never I hope I never, I hope I never have to see you again Again.
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Written by: BRIAN TIMOTHY FINN, EDWARD RAYNER
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12 facts about this song
Release Information“I Hope I Never” is a single by New Zealand music group Split Enz from their 1980 album titled “True Colours.”
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Chart SuccessThis song has achieved significant chart success, reaching number 12 on the Australian Kent Music Report and number 18 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.
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SongwriterThe song was penned by the band's frontman Tim Finn who is known for his sophisticated pop songwriting.
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Music GenreThis track is classified under the Art Pop genre, which often experiments with unconventional structures and style.
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Cover VersionsOther artists have covered this track. Notably, singer Kate Ceberano covered the song in 2010, and her version reached the ARIA Top 40 in Australia.
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Personal SignificanceTim Finn once mentioned in an interview that "I Hope I Never" is one of the most personal songs he has ever written.
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RecordingAccording to the band, recording this song was challenging as it required a perfect acoustic sound. Its recording took place at AAV studios in Melbourne, Australia.
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Unique AspectThe song is known for its heartbreaking lyrics, accompanied by a sorrowful piano melody, which directly contrasts with many other Split Enz songs that are typically more upbeat.
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AwardsDespite not winning any awards for the single specifically, the album "True Colours" that it features on won several New Zealand Music Awards in 1980.
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Song's FameIt remains one of Split Enz's most well-known tracks to this day. It's frequently played across many New Zealand and Australian radio stations.
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Music VideoUnlike many of their other releases, "I Hope I Never" did not have an officially released music video.
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LegacyAfter more than 40 years following the song’s release, "I Hope I Never" still commonly features in Best Of lists for both Split Enz, and New Zealand songs in general.
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