Figure of Eight
Paul McCartney
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Well you've got me dancing in a figure of eight, Don't know if I'm coming or going, I'm early or late. Round and round the ring I go, I want to know, I want to know, Why can't we travel a continuous line? Make love reliable covenant all the time. Up and down the hills I go, I got to know, I got to know. Is is better to love another Than to go go for a walk in the dark? Is it better to love than to give in to hate? Yeah we'd better take good care of each other Avoid slipping back off the straight and narrow, It's better by far than getting stuck in a figure of eight. Well figure it out for yourself little girl, It don't go nowhere at all, It's nothing more than a tape loop in a big dance hall. You've got me running You've got me running
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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY
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10 facts about this song
Artist"Figure Of Eight" is a song by Paul McCartney, a renowned British songwriter and musician, who gained worldwide fame as the bass guitarist and a singer for the rock band The Beatles.
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Album & ReleaseThis track is from his 1989 album "Flowers in the Dirt," which is his 8th solo studio album, released on 5 June 1989.
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CollaborationThe album, including this song, marked McCartney's significant collaboration with Elvis Costello. Costello contributed as a co-writer of this song and several other songs in the album.
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Single PerformanceIt was released as the third single from the album, which reached number 92 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Live Performances"Figure Of Eight" became a regular part of McCartney's performances on his world tours in 1989/90.
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Music StyleThe song can be classified as pop-rock with strong synthesizers and energetic drumming.
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Visual MediaThere are multiple music videos for "Figure Of Eight", one version was filmed live during one of his concerts, while another features animated artwork.
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ArtworkThe vinyl single cover artwork was designed by British artist Brian Clarke, who is known for his work on American Rock band The Eagles' album covers.
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Vocal TraitsMcCartney's energetic vocals along with catchy chorus make this song stand out in his discography.
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LegacyDespite not being a commercial hit as a single, the song "Figure Of Eight" has managed to stay popular among Paul McCartney's fans over the years.
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