Like Flames

Berlin

About Like Flames

"Like Flames" is a song by American band Berlin released in 1986 as the lead-off single of their third album Count Three & Pray.


Year:
1986
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Something you've heard
Somewhere you've seen
Too real to ignore
You've chosen not to believe
From the black of their pain
To the white of their fear
In the dust they die
While eden lies near

The freedom bought,
Changed hands, was sold
This heat of love has turned ice-cold

We just can't escape it
Like flames reaching out from the sun
We can't defeat it
Like flames reaching out from the sun

From the garden of love,
Been banished too long
And the balance will shift
Between the week and the strong
Once they would beg and they would plead
But now they demand
Divided by those that need
And those that command

The freedom bought,
Changed hands, was sold
The heat of love has turned ice-cold and
We never learn but we know too well
Heaven's died and gone to hell

Now you watch but you shoud have run
Like flames that leap from the base of the sun
And you dream you're free but you'll awake
Too much too late, too much too late

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Berlin

Berlin is an American new wave band originally formed in Orange County, California. The band gained mainstream-commercial success with singles including "Sex", "No More Words" and the chart-topping "Take My Breath Away" from the 1986 film Top Gun. more »

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Written by: ROBERT P. BRILL

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Like Flames" by Berlin was first released in the United States in October 1986 as a single from their album "Count Three & Pray."
Album Performance
"Like Flames" helped to propel the album "Count Three & Pray" to the number 61 spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
Chart Positioning
"Like Flames" itself climbed to number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Berlin's most successful songs.
Unique Song Features
The song is noted for its distinctive blend of synth-pop, new wave, and rock music styles, which was a characteristic representation of Berlin's music.
Song Composition
The song was written by Berlin's lead singer Terri Nunn and their keyboard player, David Diamond.
Video Popularity
The music video for "Like Flames," which featured expressionist style choreography, was in heavy rotation on MTV during the late 1980s.
Critical Reception
Critics often praise "Like Flames" for its dynamic composition, unique sound, and Nunn's compelling vocal performance.
Song Legacy
Although Berlin is often best known for their hit "Take My Breath Away," "Like Flames" remains a fan favorite and an iconic example of the band's sound.
Live Performances
Despite the band breaking up in 1987, they still perform "Like Flames" during their reunion tours and it is often highlighted as a crowd favorite.
Cover Versions
In 1996, renowned heavy metal band of Brazil, Distraught, covered "Like Flames" for their album "Nervous System".

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