Never Tear Us Apart

Track 8 on Kick

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Never Tear Us Apart is one of INXS' most extraordinary songs, the faux-orchaestral synth-based arrangement, the gentle percussion, the dramatic pauses and ominous bass and… Read More

Oct. 19, 19871 viewer113.2K views

Never Tear Us Apart Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Don't ask me
What you know is true
Don't have to tell you
I love your precious heart

[Chorus]
I… I was standing
You were there
Two worlds collided
And they could never tear us apart

[Verse 2]
We could live for a thousand years
But if I hurt you
I'd make wine from your tears
I told you that we could fly
'Cause we all have wings
But some of us don't know why

[Chorus]
I was standing
You were there
Two worlds collided
And they could never, ever tear us apart

[Saxophone Solo]

[Chorus]
I… (Don't ask me)
I was standing (You know it's true)
Mmm, you were there (Worlds collided)
Two worlds collided (We're shining through)
And they could never tear us apart

[Chorus]
You… (Don't ask me)
You were standing (You know it's true)
I was there (Worlds collided)
Two worlds collided (We're shining through)
And they could never tear us apart

[Outro]
I… I was standing
You were there

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Never Tear Us Apart is one of INXS' most extraordinary songs, the faux-orchaestral synth-based arrangement, the gentle percussion, the dramatic pauses and ominous bass and the wonderful saxophone solo from Kirk Pengilly that comes in at just the right time.

The subtle backing vocals from the rest of the band back up one of Hutchence’s best vocal performances and most affecting lyrics especially in the second verse. It’s simple but it’s sweet and is one the highlights of the album.