Don't Be My Enemy

Wang Chung

About Don't Be My Enemy

"Don't Be My Enemy" is a single by Wang Chung. It was the first single from the album Points on the Curve in the UK, where it reached #92 in late 1983. In the US, it was released as the third single from the album, and reached #86 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 in late 1984.


Year:
1983
4:24
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Don't be my enemy
Don't be my enemy

You had your dreams
You required a scheme of things
Evolved, resolved through the years
And I had my part
(When you wrote me)

But you broke my heart
(When you wrote me)
You spend your whole time trying
To burn me to the ground

Don't be my enemy
Can't you see, what you're doing to me?
Don't be my enemy
Can't you see, what an effect this is having on me?

Don't be my enemy
Can't you see, what you're doing to me?
Don't be my enemy
Can't you see, what an effect this is having on me?

I had a thought
It was just a simple thought
Of a friend, very close, very clear
But then it stopped looking so straight
(When you wrote me)

You found the hate
(When you wrote me)
You spend your whole time trying to make
Me look like your main fool

Don't be my enemy
Can't you see, what you're doing to me
Don't be my enemy
Can't you see, what an effect this is having on me?

Don't be my enemy
Can't you see, what you're doing to me?
Don't be my enemy
Can't you see, what an effect this is having on me?

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Wang Chung

Wang Chung are an English New Wave musical group formed in 1980. The name Wang Chung means "Yellow Bell" in Chinese (黃鐘 -- "Huáng Zhōng" in Pinyin), and is the first note in the Chinese classical music scale. more »

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Written by: DARREN COSTIN, JACK HUES, NICK FELDMAN

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Don't Be My Enemy" is a song by Wang Chung, a British New Wave band that gained popularity during the 1980s. The members of the band are Jack Hues, Nick Feldman, and Darren Costin.
Album Information
This song is part of the album "Points on the Curve", which was Wang Chung's second album released in 1983. The album was a significant milestone in their career as it was their first to break into the U.S Billboard 200 chart.
Genre and Style
Like Wang Chung's other songs, "Don't Be My Enemy" falls under the New Wave genre, which is a pop-rock style that emerged in the late '70s and incorporates electronic and experimental music elements.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Don't Be My Enemy" still managed to gain popularity among listeners, contributing to the success of the overall album.
Notable Lyrics
The line, "You know your green-eyed jealousy just don't seem friendly/ Stop this now or you'll end up alone", is noteworthy, possibly giving the song its title 'Don't Be My Enemy'.
Music Video
"Don't Be My Enemy" also garnered popularity due to its distinct music video which features a concept of the band members being in control of a monstrous creature through a video game.
Message
Through lyrics like "I don't want a rivalry, don’t want to fight with you", it is inferred that the song's idea revolves around a relationship turning sour, where one party doesn’t want to become enemies.
Legacy
Although not one of their highest charting hits like "Dance Hall Days" or "Everybody Have Fun Tonight", "Don't Be My Enemy" still holds a high nostalgic value among fans of the band and the 1980s New Wave era.
Live Performances
Known for their engaging live performances, "Don't Be My Enemy" became a crowd favorite in Wang Chung’s live set lists. The song showcased the band's musical versatility and unique style.
Cultural References
Wang Chung and their music, including "Don't Be My Enemy", were mentioned in popular culture such as in the movie "Guardians of the Galaxy".

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