Confusion

Electric Light Orchestra

About Confusion

"Confusion" is the second song from the 1979 Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) album Discovery. It features 12-string acoustic guitar and vocoder. It was released in the UK as a double A-side single with "Last Train to London". It peaked at number 8 in the UK Singles Chart making it the fourth consecutive top 10 single to be taken from the Discovery album. In the United States the song was released as a single with "Poker" on the B-side becoming a more modest hit, reaching number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100.  


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1997
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Everywhere the sun is shining.
All around the world it's shining.
But cold winds blow across your mind.
Confusion--it's such a terrible shame.
Confusion--you don't know what you're sayin'.
You've lost your love and you just can't carry on.
You feel there's no-one there for you to lean on.

Every night you're out there darlin'.
You're always out there runnin'.
And I see that lost look in your eyes.
Confusion,I don't know what I should do.
Confusion,I leave it all up to you.
You've lost your love and you just can't carry on.
You feel there's no-one there for you to lean on.

Dark is the road you wander.
And as you stand there under.
The starry sky,you feel sad inside.
Confusion,you know it's drivin' me wild.
Confusion,it comes as no big surprise.
You've lost your love and you just can't carry on.
You feel there's no-one there for you to lean on.

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Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are a British rock group from Birmingham, England who released eleven studio albums between 1971 and 1986 and another album in 2001. ELO were formed to accommodate Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. After Wood's departure following the band's debut record, Lynne wrote and arranged all of the group's original compositions and produced every album. more »

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Written by: JEFF LYNNE

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Release Information
"Confusion" is a song by British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It was released as a double A-side single with "Last Train to London" in 1979.
Album Details
The song was included in their album "Discovery", which was the band's eighth studio album.
Charts Statistics
Upon its release, "Confusion" reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band’s highest-charting songs in the UK.
Song Composition
Like most of ELO's songs, "Confusion" is characterised by its fusion of rock and classical elements. The song prominently features synthesizers and a catchy chorus, which helped it achieve commercial success.
Song Lyrics
The song’s lyrics delve into themes of love and confusion. This is represented through the narrator's struggle to understand his feelings for someone.
Music Video
The music video for "Confusion" was one of the first to be played on MTV when it launched in 1981.
Multi-Genre Influence
While primarily a pop-rock song, "Confusion" showcases ELO's unique style that blends elements of disco, pop, rock, and classical music.
Cover Versions
A number of artists have covered "Confusion", including British synthpop duo Erasure, who included their rendition on their 1989 album "Other People's Songs".
Legacy
"Confusion" remains one of Electric Light Orchestra’s most popular and enduring hits, and continues to be played on classic rock radio stations today.
Live Performances
Since its release, "Confusion" has been included in the setlists of many ELO concerts, and is considered a fan favorite during live performances.

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