So Serious

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About So Serious

"So Serious" is a song by the rock music group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) from their 1986 album Balance of Power released in the UK as the second single from the album in 1986.


Year:
1986
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Night after night, I try to make it all fit together
Night after night, I see you as someone I remember
You took me by surprise, opened up my eyes
Now we gotta talk this over

Can it really be so serious, to be all broken up and delirious
I guess we've really been out of touch, but can it really be so serious

Day after day, I know it's not the way that you wanted it
Day after day, I try to find the key but it don't fit
But you know how it is, no matter what I did
We gotta talk it over

Can it really be so serious, to be all broken up and delirious
I guess we've really been out of touch, but can it really be so serious

Tonight, tonight, I'm thinking over everything you said to me
Tonight, tonight, I'm sorry but I just didn't see
And now it's up to you, there's nothing else to do
We've gotta talk it over

Can it really be so serious, to be all broken up and delirious
I guess we've really been out of touch, but can it really be so serious

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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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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"So Serious" is a song from the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) album "Balance of Power," which was released in 1986.
Chart Performance
Despite the high expectation from the band, "So Serious" did not enter the UK singles chart. It was a disappointment for ELO, who had a streak of 15 consecutive Top 20 hits in the UK since 1973.
US Reception
In the United States, the song had a slightly better reception and reached number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Hit in Other Countries
"So Serious" managed to climb to number 8 and 27 on the Irish singles chart and New Zealand Singles Chart respectively.
Music Video
The song's distinctive music video was directed by acclaimed video and filmmaker, Godley & Creme, best known as founders of the rock band 10cc.
Song's Genre
"So Serious" falls under the pop rock genre. The song incorporates synthesizers, showing the ELO's adaptation to the evolving music scene of the mid-80s.
Band Disbandment
After the release of "So Serious," and the relatively disappointing performance of the "Balance of Power" album, ELO disbanded for three years.
Influential Band
Despite the relative commercial failure of "So Serious," ELO continues to be recognized as one of the most influential bands of the late 70's and early 80's. Many contemporary artists, including Super Furry Animals and Flaming Lips, have cited the band as an influence.
Vinyl Release
"So Serious" was released as a 7" vinyl in the UK with the B-side featuring an instrumental track named "A Matter of Fact."
Jeff Lynne's Role
Jeff Lynne, the band's lead vocalist, songwriter, and producer, played a majority of instruments in the recording of "So Serious." This included the keyboards, bass, and guitars.
Balance of Power" Album
The "Balance of Power" album, which features "So Serious," was the last studio album by the Electric Light Orchestra before their original disbanding in 1986.

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