(Forever) Live and Die
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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I never wanted another Come over to me and discover How I want to be near you And you need to be far away You always seem to make me feel at home Hey you People like I never know, I never know, I never know why You make me wanna cry I never know, I never know, I never know why Forever live and die I look at all of the people Doing it over and over You never get any older I wish that you could be here I look at you and I Make the same mistakes Hey you People like I never know, I never know, I never know why You make me wanna cry I never know, I never know, I never know why Forever Live and Die I never know, I never know, I never know why You make me wanna cry I never know, I never know, I never know why Forever Live and Die
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Written by: GRAHAM WEIR, NEIL WEIR, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile"(Forever) Live and Die" is a song produced by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), which consists of core members Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys. Their music primarily falls under the categories of synth-pop and new wave.
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Album ReleaseThe song was originally released as part of their seventh studio album, 'The Pacific Age', which was launched on 29 September 1986.
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Chart Performance"(Forever) Live and Die" reached number 11 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's popular successes.
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Popularity in AmericaThe song reached number 19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts, showcasing the band's international popularity.
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Band ContributionThis song is one of a few instances where band members Paul Humphreys and Martin Cooper share lead vocals, as typically, Andy McCluskey is the lead vocalist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "(Forever) Live and Die" was shot in the Poble Espanyol area of Barcelona, Spain.
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Song CompositionLike most OMD songs, "(Forever) Live and Die" features a substantial use of synthesizers, reflecting the band's new wave and synth-pop style.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Virgin Records, a label known for managing successful artists in the pop and rock genres.
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Critic ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its catchy tune and meaningful lyrics, emphasizing life's impermanence.
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Rolling Stone ReviewThe song was notably mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine as being "as perfectly crafted a pop song as anyone is likely to come up with" during its time of release.
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