The Gift
INXS
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Oh so fine We were trying Out of nowhere Just in time Let you take me Deep down the river Kiss the changes That shape my life Always Left behind All the tracks that I could find Do do do do do All these scars are mine I was thinking got the feeling The gift you gave Is gonna last forever All the lies you find All the truth you see Rise and fall But I know what's mine Here we lie Looking up to Empty sky And the promises we find I'm not the first one To ask why I was thinking Got the feeling The gift you gave Is gonna last forever
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Written by: JONATHAN JAMES FARRISS, MICHAEL KELLAND HUTCHENCE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"The Gift" was released on 11 March 1993, and it is one of the last known hits of INXS.
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Album DetailsThis song is part of their eighth studio album 'Full Moon, Dirty Hearts' which came out the same year.
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Song PopularityIt charted in several countries including Australia, where the band is originally from, reaching number 30 on the ARIA singles chart. In the UK, it reached number 41.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Gift" was directing by band member Richard Lowenstein and it was known for its highly controversial image of the Virgin Mary being shot.
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DisputeIn fact, the music video was so controversial that it was banned by MTV in the US.
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Chart ListingWhile it didn't make a significant impact in the US, "The Gift" reached number 16 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics are thematically dark, discussing feelings of dread, God, death, and depression.
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Band Members' ContributionWhereas many believe that Michael Hutchence, the lead vocalist was the primary songwriter for the band, it's important to note that all members contributed to the songwriting process and "The Gift" was no exception.
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Unique SoundThe song incorporated the alternative rock sound that INXS was known for, but it also had hints of electro-industrial music, making it a unique stand-out on the 'Full Moon, Dirty Hearts' album.
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Hutchence’s PerformanceMichael Hutchence's haunting and expressive vocal performance in "The Gift" is worth mentioning, highlighting his unforgettable talent and his massive contribution to the band's success.
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