We Love You
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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Gotta get a message to the starg in our pockets for a rainy day But here we are, in trouble like we always are Just praying for a miracle Reaching for the stars We love you Would die for you We need you everyday We've gotta get a message We love you Would die for you We need you everyday Oh, we love you Wouldn't leave you We miss you faraway It's just another promise Like we've heard before Never really knowing what we're fighting for We love you Would die for you We need you everyday Oh, we love you Wouldn't leave you We miss you faraway We love you Would die for you We need you everyday Oh, we love you Wouldn't leave you We miss you faraway We love you Would die for you We need you everyday Oh, we love you Wouldn't leave you We miss you faraway
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Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS, STEPHEN ERIC HAGUE
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"We Love You" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark falls under the music genre of Synth-Pop and New Wave.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of the band’s sixth studio album titled “The Pacific Age,” which was released in 1986.
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Anti-War MessageThe lyrics of "We Love You" confront the arms race and cold war politics, making it a politically fueled track sparked by the tension of the times.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its powerful message, "We Love You" was only moderately successful on the charts. It reached number 54 in the UK singles chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "We Love You" uses black & white visuals paired with strong repetition of the chorus to emphasize the anti-war message.
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Band DiversityWhile the band was primarily known for romantic synth-pop, "We Love You" underscored their ability to blend political commentary alongside their identifiable sound.
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Artistic InfluenceThe song is noted for its driving synthesizer riffs and pounding percussion, unique aspects that inspired later synth-pop and electro-pop artists.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "We Love You" for its compelling blend of melodic hooks, synth-pop style, and politically-oriented lyrics.
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Live Performance"We Love You" has been performed live by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark during their various tours and it continues to be a fan favourite.
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Song Remix"We Love You" was remixed by producer Justin Strauss in 1986, adding a new dimension to the track while maintaining the raw energy of the original.
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Inspiration"We Love You" is part of a tradition in OMD songs that depict a darker, more introspective side to the band's music, inspired by social and political issues of their time.
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