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Lyrics:
I'm alone sitting with my empty glass
My four walls follow me through my past
I was on a Paris train I emerged in London rain
And you were waiting there swimming through apologies
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I remember searching for the perfect words
I was hoping you might change your mind
I remember a soldier sleeping next to me
Riding on the metro
You wore white smiling as you took my hand
So removed we spoke of wintertime in France
Minutes passed with shallow words
Years have passed and still the hurt
I can see you now smiling as I pulled away
I remember the letter wrinkled in my hand
"I'll love you always" filled my eyes
I remember a night we walked along the Seine
Riding on the metro
I remember a feeling coming over me
The soldier turned, looked away
I remember hating you for loving me
Riding on the metro
I'm alone sitting with my broken glass
My four walls follow me through my past
I was on a Paris train I emerged in London rain
And you were waiting there swimming through apologies - sorry
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Lyrics:
I'm alone sitting with my empty glass
My four walls follow me through my past
I was on a Paris train I emerged in London rain
And you were waiting there swimming through apologies
[chrs]
I remember searching for the perfect words
I was hoping you might change your mind
I remember a soldier sleeping next to me
Riding on the metro
You wore white smiling as you took my hand
So removed we spoke of wintertime in France
Minutes passed with shallow words
Years have passed and still the hurt
I can see you now smiling as I pulled away
I remember the letter wrinkled in my hand
"I'll love you always" filled my eyes
I remember a night we walked along the Seine
Riding on the metro
I remember a feeling coming over me
The soldier turned, looked away
I remember hating you for loving me
Riding on the metro
I'm alone sitting with my broken glass
My four walls follow me through my past
I was on a Paris train I emerged in London rain
And you were waiting there swimming through apologies - sorry
[chrs]
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Following on from LA based legendary synth pop band Berlin's 2020 orchestral re-interpretations album 'Strings Attached', we revisit their 1981 breakthrough hit 'The Metro'. Featuring the classic line-up of Terri Nunn, John Crawford and David Diamond, 'The Metro' is perfect for both existing fans and those being introduced for the first time.
Epitomising the new wave genre "The Metro" is a blend of punk rock and pop, with heavy use of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 synthesizer. Described by Terri Nunn as the song which "defined us and defined that period of music."
Coming in a multitude of mixes, with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra contributions prominent on most, and complementary current electronic remixes joining the dots between past, present and future. We open up with the extended orchestral version of the classic track which featured on last years “Strings Attached”. An expansive and epic sounding version, with layers of strings that add a rich tonal atmosphere.
Slovenian based, Sare Havlicek contributes a stomping groove heavy remix. The 80's style drum and percussion programming is combined with a thick rolling bass line and new synth melodies.
Legendary Italian producers Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca bring a downtempo old school feeling to their remix, with sweeping pads and a plethora of percussive rhythmic elements.
released July 16, 2021
Written by John Crawford.
Published by Universal/MCA Music Limited.
Produced by John Bryan & Sare Havlicek.
Orchestral parts performed by The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Slovenian Symphonic Film Orchestra.
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Jan Chalupecky.
Slovenian Symphonic Film Orchestra Conducted by Jelena Susnick.
Keyboards by John Crawford, David Diamond & Sare Havlicek.
Vocals by Terri Nunn & John Crawford.
Backing Vocals by Terri Nunn, John Crawford, John Bryan, Antinate & DJ Drumstix.
Guitar by David Diamond, Slava Voroshnin & John Bryan.
Bass by John Crawford.
Drums by Charlie Pine.
Synthesizer by Sare Havlicek.
Programming by Slava Voroshnin.
Orchestral Arrangements by Pete Whitfield, John Bryan & Sare Havlicek.
Mixed by Sare Havlicek at Tokyorama Studio.
Additional Engineering by John Graham.
Mastered by Eugene @ Cromon.
(P) & (C) 2021 August Day Recordings
www.augustday.net
www.berlinpage.com
