Stand or Fall

The Fixx

About Stand or Fall

"Stand or Fall" is a song by new wave/rock band the Fixx. Released in 1982, it was the third of four single releases from the group's debut album, Shuttered Room. "Stand or Fall" became the group's first charting hit. In the United States, it peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart but reached an impressive number 7 on the Top Rock Tracks chart. The song also charted in Australia (No. 33), Canada (No. 37) and the United Kingdom (No. 54).


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1982
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Crying parents tell their children
If you survive don't do as we did
A son exclaims there'll be nothing to do to
Her daughter says she'll be dead with you

While foreign affairs are screwing rotten,
Line morale has hit rock bottom

Dying embers stand forgotten
Talks of peace were being trodden

Stand or fall, state your peace tonight
Stand or fall, state your peace tonight

Is this the value of our existence
Should we proclaim with such persistence
Our destiny relies on conscience
Red or blue, what's the difference

Stand or fall, state your peace tonight
Stand or fall, state your peace tonight
It's the Euro theatre
It's the Euro theatre
It's the Euro theatre

An empty face reflects extinction
Ugly scars divide the nation
Desecrate the population
There will be no exhaultation

Stand or fall, state your peace tonight
Stand or fall, state your peace tonight
It's the Euro theatre
It's the Euro theatre
It's the Euro theatre

Stand or fall
Stand or fall
Stand or fall
Stand or fall

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The Fixx

The Fixx are an English rock band formed in London in 1979. Their hits include "One Thing Leads to Another," "Red Skies," "Stand or Fall," "Saved by Zero," "Sign of Fire," "Are We Ourselves?," "Secret Separation," "Driven Out," "How Much Is Enough?," and "Deeper and Deeper," which was featured on the soundtrack of Streets of Fire. more »

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Written by: ADAM WOODS, CHARLES H BARRETT, CYRIL CURNIN, JAMES WEST-ORAM, PETER GREENALL

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Stand or Fall" was released by the band "The Fixx" which was formed in London in 1979. The band initially went on formation under the name “The Portraits” before they settled on “The Fixx”.
Song Release
The song "Stand or Fall" was released as part of the Fixx's debut album titled "Shuttered Room" in 1982.
Billboard Performance
"Stand or Fall" peaked at No. 7 on Billboard's Album Rock Tracks, demonstrating the song's popularity.
Music Video
The music video for "Stand or Fall" was heavily rotated on MTV, which contributed to the song's exposure and popularity.
Cold War Era
The song's lyrics reflect the geopolitical confusion and fear of the Cold War era, interpreting the world standing or falling on the precipice of global conflict.
Band line-up
The band line-up at the time of "Stand or Fall" song release involved Cy Curnin on vocals, Rupert Greenall on keyboards, Jamie West-Oram on guitar, Adam Woods on drums, and Charlie Barrett on bass.
Chart Performance Outside the US
Besides its success in the US, the song also managed to enter the charts in the band's homeland, UK, but only peaked at No. 54.
Music Style
The song "Stand or Fall," as well as the other songs by The Fixx, are known for their distinct New Wave rock style.
Longevity
Decades after its release, "Stand or Fall" continues to be a staple on classic rock radio stations, demonstrating the song's lasting appeal.
Live Performances
"Stand or Fall" remains a steadfast part of The Fixx's concert setlists, underlying its significance in the band's discography.
Re-release
In 2012, the band performed the song, along with many others, on their release "Beautiful Friction".
Social Commentary
With "Stand or Fall," The Fixx expressed their views on global stress and hardship, using their music as social commentary.

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