The Edge of Forever
The Dream Academy
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When you were young Did you ever love somebody Like I love, I love you now 'Cause now that you're older I see you don't mind Letting go of my hand in a crowd You don't want to hold tight. And when we kiss goodnight There's a million hearts Beating in my room I wish they would go away. Ah say it again There's a million hearts That break too soon Everytime you go away. When you were young Did you ever fall down, Graze your knee And want to run to someone 'Cause now that you're older I've been falling down, I want to run to someone But there's nobody around. I can hear the sound There's a million hearths Beating in my room I wish they would go away, Ah say it again There's a million hearts That break too soon Every time you go away. Every time you go away Think about the things I say Think about it twice as long Tell me what's going wrong.
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Written by: GILBERT ALEXANDER GABRIEL, NICK LAIRD-CLOWES
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Origins"The Edge of Forever" is a song by The Dream Academy, an English band known for their ethereal, acoustic sound.
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Album InfoThe song is included in their self-titled debut studio album "The Dream Academy", released in November 1985.
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Song LengthThe track length of "The Edge of Forever" is approximately four minutes and twenty-two seconds.
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Commercial SuccessThough the album itself had commercial success, namely because of their hit single "Life in a Northern Town," "The Edge of Forever" is not considered one of their major hits.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics are poetic and romantic, speaking of unending love and eternity, resonating the band's signature style of mixing intelligently crafted lyrics with lush, ambient soundscapes.
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Music StyleSimilar to many tracks on the album, "The Edge of Forever" features elements of folk, pop, and classical music.
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Movie SoundtrackInterestingly, the song was featured in the soundtrack for the 1986 John Hughes’ film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". However, it was not included in the official soundtrack release.
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Album ProducerThe album, including "The Edge of Forever", was produced by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and Nick Laird-Clowes.
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Critical AcclaimWhile the song was not a significant commercial hit, it is often praised by fans and critics for its lyrical depth and beautiful, intricate melody.
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Band DisbandmentThe Dream Academy disbanded in 1991, only a few years after the release of "The Edge of Forever". However, the song continues to be appreciated by fans and is often considered a hidden gem of 80s pop music.
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Lead VocalsNick Laird-Clowes, the lead vocalist and frontman of The Dream Academy, performs the lead vocals on "The Edge of Forever".
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Influence on Other Artists"The Edge of Forever" and other songs of The Dream Academy have been cited as influences by many modern ambient, pop, and folk artists.
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