Walking Away

Information Society

About Walking Away

"Walking Away" is a 1988 song by American synth-pop group Information Society. Released as a single in late 1988, the song peaked at No. 9 in the United States in February 1989, No. 5 in the Hot Dance Club Play chart and No. 15 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. . "Walking Away" is the second single from the band's eponymous album. The music video was directed by Mark Pellington. The song contains samples of William Shatner as James T. Kirk saying "It is useless to resist us" from the Star Trek episode, "Mirror, Mirror", and James Doohan as Scotty saying "Let's Go See!" from the Star Trek episode, "Wolf in the Fold".  


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1988
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Cold winds blow around me,
And I can't help but think of you.
All the things we wanted,
All the things we had to do.
Wrap yourself around me,
We can steal away sometime.
Your whispers surround me,
But it's only in my mind.

'cause I'm walking away from, 
Walking away from things in my own past.
Walking away from,
Walking away from things that just won't last.

You got what you wanted,
But you can't help but think of me.
All the things you wanted,
All the things you got for free.
One thing to remember
Is that I have feelings, too.
I surely would have closed my eyes
If I had known the real you.

'cause I'm walking away from,
Walking away from things in my own past.
Walking away from,
Walking away from things that just won't last.
And I'm walking away from,
Walking away from things that move too fast.

'cause I'm walking away from,
Walking away from things in my own past.
Walking away from,
Walking away from things that just won't last.
And I'm walking away from,
Walking away from things that move too fast.
Walking away from,
Walking away from things in my own past...

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Information Society

Information Society (also known as InSoc) is an American band originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, primarily consisting of Kurt Larson (aka Kurt Valaquen/Kurt Harland), Paul Robb, and James Cassidy; the latter two reconvened the band in 2006, initially with Christopher Anton as lead vocalist, then with Harland rejoining them as lead vocalist by 2008. more »

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Written by: PAUL ROBB

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10 facts about this song

Song's Background
The song "Walking Away" by Information Society is from their self-titled debut studio album "Information Society" released in 1988. The band is an American synth-pop band that originated in the 80s.
Chart Success
The song was a successful hit and peaked at No.9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US and No.5 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Line-Up
Information Society was comprised of Paul Robb, Kurt Harland Larson, and James Cassidy when "Walking Away" was recorded.
Genre
The song fits in the Synthpop and Freestyle genres, both popular in the late 80s. Synthpop combines synth-heavy music with pop structures, while Freestyle combines Latin elements, dance, and electro.
Music Video
The music video for "Walking Away" shows the band members interacting with a variety of computer graphics, reflecting the technological themes common in their music and artwork.
Song Length
The duration of the song "Walking Away" is approximately 5 minutes and 1 second.
Use in Media
The song was used in an episode ("Trust Doesn't Rust") of the well-known television series "Miami Vice."
Producer
"Walking Away" was produced by Fred Maher, a musician and producer who has also worked with artists as diverse as Lou Reed and Matthew Sweet.
Remixes
The song was remixed by Shep Pettibone, a famous remix artist who has previously worked with Madonna, Pet Shop Boys and George Michael.
Unique Sound
The band is known for its blend of techno-pop with bits of hip-hop & smooth R&B touches which is also prevalent in the track "Walking Away".

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