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The Church — Metropolis
Album: Gold Afternoon Fix
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Released: 1990
Length: 4:34
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There'll never be another quite like you
I'm so involved with everything you do
Don't say nothing good will ever come of this
Don't say the damage is worse than it is

Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
Where the oranges grew
Back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you

You stare down at some crowd from your trapeze
And when you fell they fell down on their knees
And when you broke they scrambled for a piece
And when you spoke I felt their anger freeze

Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
Where the oranges grew
Back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you
Back in Metropolis talk about a holocaust
And then visit the zoo
Back in Metropolis the weather is ridiculous
What's it all leading to
And it's only a day away
We could leave tonight
You could sleep along the way
Dream in black and white
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 GingerandMe wrote:

Bloody love this song!!


Yep, this is the shisnit!
Posted 1 year ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]
 howdy_dc wrote:

The earlier The Church the better! 



Ah, a sedevacantist Catholic, I see. You object to the Second Vatican Council, do you?

Posted 1 year ago by danmc    [ Reply ]
Bloody love this song!!
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
They really did make some killer anthemic guitar jammers, didn't they? Still sounds as good to me as it did then!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
This song elicits memories of watching MTV's 120 minutes.  The video for this song was in heavy rotation back then.  Good stuff.
Posted 2 years ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
 rtrt wrote:

Shades of Lloyd cole?



And B.A.D.
Posted 2 years ago by eamon3    [ Reply ]
Really strong album...start to finish...and still sounds pretty fresh in spite of its age...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
This band is the best--and although the members have split they are each creating glorious tunes--check out Marty and Steve's projects!
Posted 3 years ago by hakuindude    [ Reply ]
Baggin the chocolates?
Posted 3 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
We could leave tonight
You could sleep along the way
Dream in black and white
Posted 3 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Great band The Church! Steve Kilby is great. But together ‘Statfish’ is by far their best album! 👍
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
This is a put-in-the-ear-buds song.
Posted 4 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 ace-marc wrote:
This is Good AND Nostalgic.
Unlike Love and Rockets, which is Bad AND Nostalgic.
 
I still like Love and Rockets, but i would have to agree that they haven't aged as well.

The Church, however, i still love to hear.

Love this album
Posted 4 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
Nice but I will go and see psychedelic furs first
Posted 4 years ago by Pilsenaaa    [ Reply ]
A favorite band, but this song is just OK for me. Their discography is incredible and their legacy sealed!
Posted 4 years ago by jimlandwehr2582    [ Reply ]
This is Good AND Nostalgic.
Unlike Love and Rockets, which is Bad AND Nostalgic.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
More of The Church.......
Posted 7 years ago by hakuindude    [ Reply ]
Ahh perfection
Posted 7 years ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
Love this song.  Ringing guitars.
Posted 9 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
The earlier The Church the better! 
Posted 9 years ago by howdy_dc    [ Reply ]
Getting ready to see them live at Cat's Cradle in a couple of weeks! Great late 80's band. Lots of memories of living in LA at the time.
Posted 9 years ago by randyblew    [ Reply ]
~5 years ago I watched this classic and just made a correlation, 'dream in black and white. ' Inspired by the film? p.s. play more of The Church.
https://www.hulu.com/watch/380746
Posted 9 years ago by Myrtle_L    [ Reply ]
Thank you for playing this!
Posted 9 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
For some reason hearing The Church always makes me very homesick for Australia. It hurts, but It's a good hurt.
Posted 10 years ago by peakers44    [ Reply ]
Most consistent band of the last 30 years; more Church!
Posted 10 years ago by hakuindude    [ Reply ]
Nice
Posted 10 years ago by bmo    [ Reply ]
Most excellant tune, imo, the Church produced some enjoyable Rock
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Shades of Lloyd cole?
Posted 11 years ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
Great blast from happy times in the past...Thanks!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous guitar sounds (very big Byrds influence) from this song liven up my ears!! {#Jump}
Posted 12 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
 Alafia wrote:

Sounds like some cheesy pop rock band from the 80s.
 
You say that like it's a bad thing.

Love the "sparkly" guitar — even if it screams 80s! 
Posted 13 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]

Sounds like some cheesy pop rock band from the 80s.

Posted 13 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
I think they sound like James.  Both good bands IMHO
Posted 13 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
 beelzebubba wrote:
Feel like I'm sitting in my college dorm room in late 80's again, hearing stuff from down the hallway....
 
And it would have been my dorm room you were hearing it from!

Posted 13 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
I really like this song, except for the refrain.  I still give it a 10, but I would just slash that "back in metropolis" bit if I could.

Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:
Oh, I get it. You're from France. That explains it.

 
That's unfair to France.

Posted 15 years ago by annersjen    [ Reply ]
Feel like I'm sitting in my college dorm room in late 80's again, hearing stuff from down the hallway....
Posted 15 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Great stuff.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Takes me back to the summer of 1990. WXRT was still Chicago's finest rock, George Bush was president, I drove a diesel Ford Escort which got 40 mpg and more of my family was alive. Good times. 


Posted 16 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
I discovered these guys about 12-13 years ago. This and Starfish are excellent albums; nicely paced and poppy with a little edge. Not "pretty" voices, but well-suited to the material and enjoyable. "You're Still Beautiful" has some great (and cutting) lyrics. Check it out! And critics, you are posting on the wrong thread. You need to log into http//www.kissmybigbutt.com Cheers!
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
CoYoT51 wrote:
Sucks... They sing like... better I don't write it. NEXT, please!
Oh, I get it. You're from France. That explains it.
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
FOCUS!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Honeyman    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Could be,I'll think about it for awhile. I might have to ask you for an experienced viewpoint about it.
That one falls into the "I know you are but what am I?" category of comebacks. Sweet.
Posted 17 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
Who cares if dude sounds like Nico (VU and Nico)? Seems to be the topic of extensive conversation below. Great song I think. Nice guitar hook 8 here
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Love The Church....played this entire album at my Wedding Reception
Posted 17 years ago by Monster    [ Reply ]
Gave it an 8. I just love that guitar riff.
Posted 17 years ago by mrcookieface    [ Reply ]
Sucks... They sing like... better I don't write it. NEXT, please!
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
Holy cow, what a seamless segue! 9:22 pm - The Church - Metropolis 9:18 pm - Rubyhorse - She Brings Me Only Sorrow
Did it again! Great transition....
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Gold Afternoon Fix
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
NO CABE DUDA QUE HACEN FALTA MAS STEVE (KILBIE?)
Posted 17 years ago by 34bogas    [ Reply ]
veegez wrote:
Are you a man trapped inside a woman's body pretending to be a man?
Could be,I'll think about it for awhile. I might have to ask you for an experienced viewpoint about it though. veegez wrote:
A guy's voice has to sound like Nickelback/Staind/Incubus/etc. in order to not be considered "feminine". Mo-Ron-Ic.
I'm not familiar with any of them. I'll have to take your word on it.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
There should be a law that you have to be able to sing normally before you can be a lisper. The vocals ruin a good song.Get a testosterone shot dude. I can't give this more than a 3.What were they thinking?Maybe this guys family owned the PA equipment when these guys were in high school so they had to let this guy sing.Terrible vocals.
Are you a man trapped inside a woman's body pretending to be a man? The vocals are fine, dude. One more piece of evidence that it's all over for our culture: A guy's voice has to sound like Nickelback/Staind/Incubus/etc. in order to not be considered "feminine". Mo-Ron-Ic.
Posted 17 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
There should be a law that you have to be able to sing normally before you can be a lisper. The vocals ruin a good song.Get a testosterone shot dude. I can't give this more than a 3.What were they thinking?Maybe this guys family owned the PA equipment when these guys were in high school so they had to let this guy sing.Terrible vocals.
You might want to look up the actual definition of "lisp"... And while we're on the subject, what sadistic person put an "s" in "lisp", anyway?
Posted 17 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
There should be a law that you have to be able to sing normally before you can be a lisper. The vocals ruin a good song.Get a testosterone shot dude. I can't give this more than a 3.What were they thinking?Maybe this guys family owned the PA equipment when these guys were in high school so they had to let this guy sing.Terrible vocals.
I agree that sometimes the vocals sound a bit weird, but other times seem fine.
Posted 17 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
There should be a law that you have to be able to sing normally before you can be a lisper. The vocals ruin a good song.Get a testosterone shot dude.
I suppose you think Tom Waits needs a testosterone shot because he lisps too.
Posted 17 years ago by ladybinnath    [ Reply ]
So did these guys rip off the sound of The Silencers, or did The Silencers rip off these guys?
Posted 17 years ago by 07734    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
There should be a law that you have to be able to sing normally before you can be a lisper. The vocals ruin a good song.Get a testosterone shot dude. I can't give this more than a 3.What were they thinking?Maybe this guys family owned the PA equipment when these guys were in high school so they had to let this guy sing.Terrible vocals.
Somebody took too many grumpy pills this morning.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
There should be a law that you have to be able to sing normally before you can be a lisper. The vocals ruin a good song.Get a testosterone shot dude. I can't give this more than a 3.What were they thinking?Maybe this guys family owned the PA equipment when these guys were in high school so they had to let this guy sing.Terrible vocals.
Now, why don't you tell us how you really feel.
Posted 17 years ago by okobojicat    [ Reply ]
There should be a law that you have to be able to sing normally before you can be a lisper. The vocals ruin a good song. Get a testosterone shot dude. I can't give this more than a 3. What were they thinking?Maybe this guys family owned the PA equipment when these guys were in high school so they had to let this guy sing. Terrible vocals.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Best game on RP: Name that tune within the 1st four bars. If you've got a web browser - instant gratification!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Darrooon    [ Reply ]
not much, boys! Not much! Marginal... Stingray!
Posted 17 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
spacemoose wrote:
Lyrically it seems even worse. Can anyone tell me something to change my mind?
Probably not, poetic imagery is lost on you I'm sure. However, one interesting thing to keep in mind about the Church is that the songs are written well before the lyrics are added. While Steve Kilbey's vocal range may not be impressive, his word play is usually outstanding.
Posted 18 years ago by halfgazo    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
Holy cow, what a seamless segue!
The lost art of DJ-ing. Thanks Bill!
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
grant wrote:
brilliant band . . . great song
agreed^3
Posted 18 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
...that's gold afternoon fix, bill, not starfish...
Posted 18 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
MrMan wrote:
In a split-second of hearing the first notes of this song, I was magically transported back to Chicago in the late 80s/early 90s, driving back home to Lincoln Park from (ugh) suburban Des Plaines...seeing the beautiful skyline on the horizon...filled with joy of living in such a great city and leaving a crappy job for another day...the evening has begun...the music is joyful...and I'm going HOME!!! Thanks for the memories!!!
You left out "...listening to 'XRT."
Posted 18 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
I wish they'd let the instrumental part @ the end go on longer (forever?).
Posted 18 years ago by Wallis    [ Reply ]
Recently bought this CD after hearing them on RP. Somehow missed them the first time around.
Posted 18 years ago by earthbased    [ Reply ]
brilliant band . . . great song
Posted 18 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
spacemoose wrote:
Okay, musically I find this lame. Lyrically it seems even worse. Can anyone tell me something to change my mind?
Why?
Posted 18 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants Where the oranges grew And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us When I'm standing with you And back in Metropolis talk about a holocaust And then visit the zoo
Okay, musically I find this lame. Lyrically it seems even worse. Can anyone tell me something to change my mind?
Posted 18 years ago by spacemoose    [ Reply ]
jbtidwell wrote:
Love that guitar riff!
I do too. A lot.
Posted 18 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
crystalboy wrote:
You have to follow up this up with Crash Test Dummies "Superman"!
oh please don't do that!
Posted 18 years ago by AlanCE    [ Reply ]
Beautiful!
Posted 18 years ago by moonbat    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
Holy cow, what a seamless segue! 9:22 pm - The Church - Metropolis 9:18 pm - Rubyhorse - She Brings Me Only Sorrow
I thought the same thing. I could hardly tell that the song had changed!
Posted 18 years ago by Steven_G    [ Reply ]
Holy cow, what a seamless segue! 9:22 pm - The Church - Metropolis 9:18 pm - Rubyhorse - She Brings Me Only Sorrow
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Songs like this one make me wish Radio Paradise had bonus points in the rating system for when a song brings back a personally great memory.
Posted 18 years ago by AMH    [ Reply ]
You have to follow up this up with Crash Test Dummies "Superman"!
Posted 18 years ago by crystalboy    [ Reply ]
so good!
Posted 18 years ago by fuace    [ Reply ]
Love that guitar riff!
Posted 19 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
Finally.... back to the music!
Posted 19 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Love The Church, they have such an inter-city sound, well arranged, super vocals. Hey they're singing about my town!
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
One of their best!
Posted 19 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
In a split-second of hearing the first notes of this song, I was magically transported back to Chicago in the late 80s/early 90s, driving back home to Lincoln Park from (ugh) suburban Des Plaines...seeing the beautiful skyline on the horizon...filled with joy of living in such a great city and leaving a crappy job for another day...the evening has begun...the music is joyful...and I'm going HOME!!! Thanks for the memories!!!
Posted 19 years ago by MrMan    [ Reply ]
love me some Church!
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
Ziller wrote:
Boner of a song. Boner of a group. Boner of an era
I wish I would have said that. That was really cool.
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
yes they definately are still around. You gotta see them live. They are probably the best live band I've seen. www.thechurchband.com Thanks OmegaConcern wrote:
Are these guys still around and touring? I always thought they were one of the best 80s bands. I'd love to see them. Posted 19 years ago by SCTRANS    [ Reply ]
i'm surprised this song isn't avail on itunes, otherwise i'd buy it
Posted 19 years ago by mflsf    [ Reply ]
bcwake wrote:
no: Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants Where the oranges grew And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us When I'm standing with you And back in Metropolis talk about a holocaust And then visit the zoo
Thanks...
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Excellent upload! Thanks. Anyone have lyrics? A 9.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Boner of a song. Boner of a group. Boner of an era
Posted 21 years ago by Ziller    [ Reply ]
Posted 21 years ago by eric    [ Reply ]
Posted 21 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
Awesome song. Awesome guitar by Marty Willson-Piper. Should be rated higher (imo)
Posted 21 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Remy Zero followed by Metropolis? Neat link. :)
Posted 21 years ago by brianlj    [ Reply ]
Are these guys still around and touring? I always thought they were one of the best 80s bands. I'd love to see them.
Originally Posted by drbrn516: You really cannot fully appreciate this band unless you see them live. Since they've not been a big seller in the US, their shows are in really small clubs like the Paradise in Boston- great for fans...Incredible musicians; the shows I've seen are much more electric than what's on the albums.
Posted 21 years ago by OmegaConcern    [ Reply ]
..although I have some Church recordings (acoustic, live in studio, 2meterSessies), I suddenly remember, which are not that bad..
Posted 21 years ago by Jeronimus_Funk    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by nigeltufnel: i love church. this song changed my life. just kidding - there just always seems to be someone on this site that says that no matter how obscure the band or song.
haha, agreed..well, no words since I've never seen the band live....and never will probably.
Posted 21 years ago by Jeronimus_Funk    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by drbrn516: You really cannot fully appreciate this band unless you see them live. Since they've not been a big seller in the US, their shows are in really small clubs like the Paradise in Boston- great for fans...Incredible musicians; the shows I've seen are much more electric than what's on the albums.
Love this song... but when I saw them at The Fillmore in San Francisco they had all dropped acid for the occassion and were a bit ummm sloppy.
Posted 21 years ago by audiozeb    [ Reply ]
lame.
Posted 21 years ago by eric    [ Reply ]
Ah, The Church... one of the most puzzlingly forgotten great bands of the 80s. Gold Afternoon Fix, whence this song came, was almost as great an album as Starfish. I saw these guys live in 1991. They were the tightest live act I have ever seen. Great musicians.
Posted 22 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by JumpShot: Very, very, very, bad. Ex-communicate me immediately. Did I actually hear this guy rhyme "metropolis" with "holocaust?" Gimme a break...
no: Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants Where the oranges grew And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us When I'm standing with you And back in Metropolis talk about a holocaust And then visit the zoo
Posted 22 years ago by bcwake    [ Reply ]
Very, very, very, bad. Ex-communicate me immediately. Did I actually hear this guy rhyme \"metropolis\" with \"holocaust?\" Gimme a break...
Posted 22 years ago by JumpShot    [ Reply ]
that little riff sounds like the theme song to some 80s TV show, but i can\'t think which one... arrgh! driving me nuts trying to remember!
Posted 22 years ago by jpalembas    [ Reply ]
one of my very favorite church songs. i especially like the opening line.
Posted 22 years ago by heywood    [ Reply ]
terra nova cain is still my favorite, but this one is cool too. i like the way you play the byrds tune right after - interesting counterpoint
Posted 22 years ago by laz    [ Reply ]
Rated it even higher for it\'s ability to return me to a specific time and place.
Posted 22 years ago by Terror-Tubby    [ Reply ]