I See Red

Split Enz

About I See Red

"I See Red" is a 1978 song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz from their studio album Frenzy. "I See Red" was the second Split Enz song to achieve a top 20 chart position, peaking at #15 in Australia and #43 in the band's native New Zealand.


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1979
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[Chorus]
When my baby is walking down the street
I see red, I see red, I see red
How can someone wicked walk around free
I see red, I see red, I see red
I see red, oh I see red

You gave me such precious hours
What to do without you
Squeezed me out of your life
Down the drain like molten toothpaste
I feel used and spat out
Poor old me

[Chorus]

I am fed up with crying
My despair is drying
Draining into rage day by day
Green before you met me
In the pink when you let me love you
I was blue when you let me down
Black and blue

[Chorus]

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Split Enz

Split Enz were one of the most successful New Zealand musical acts of the 1980s. Formed in the early 1970s and variously featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn, the band would go on to achieve chart success in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada ‒ most notably with their 1980 single "I Got You" - and build a cult following elsewhere. Their musical style was eclectic, incorporating influences from art rock, vaudeville, swing, punk, rock, new wave, and pop. Split Enz established a reputation for a highly distinctive visual style, thanks partly to their colourful, offbeat costumes and hairstyles. more »

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Written by: BRIAN TIMOTHY FINN, ANTHONY EDWARD CHARLES RAYNER

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12 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Split Enz" is a New Zealand band formed in 1973 that was known for its eclectic and innovative style.
Album Fact
The song "I See Red" is a part of the album titled "Frenzy", which was released in 1979.
Song Artist
"I See Red" was composed and sung by Tim Finn, one of the founders and chief songwriters of "Split Enz".
Chart Success
The song "I See Red" was a commercial success in the Australian music chart where it reached the top 20.
Re-release
The album "Frenzy" was remixed and re-released in 2006, featuring a significant change in the track list order and including "I See Red".
Music Video
The music video of "I See Red" was known for its distinctive style, blending punk and New Wave elements to present a unique visual aesthetic.
Album Theme
"Frenzy" album including "I See Red", is recognized for its eclectic sound, blending art rock, progressive rock, and pop.
Family Band
The band "Split Enz" was originally established by two brothers, Tim and Neil Finn who remained constant members throughout various line-up changes.
Writing Style
The song "I See Red" like most of the material in the album "Frenzy" represented Split Enz's transition from progressive rock to a more commercial pop rock sound.
Record Label
"I See Red" was released under Mushroom Records in Australia and New Zealand, and A&M Records in the United States and United Kingdom.
Song Length
"I See Red" is around 3 minutes and 15 seconds long, and contributes to the album's overall length of just over 44 minutes.
Notable Performances
"Split Enz" has performed "I See Red" in several iconic performances, including Countdown, a popular Australian music television program.

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