Revenge es un álbum de Eurythmics, publicado en 1986. El disco incluye 16 canciones, entre ellas «Missionary Man», «Thorn In My Side», «When Tomorrow Comes» y «The Last Time».
Sobre el álbum
El álbum Revenge, de 1986, es la obra en la que Eurythmics se sumerge de lleno en el sonido del rock de estadios americano. En este trabajo, el dúo británico endurece su propuesta, con un mayor protagonismo de las guitarras eléctricas y una producción potente y musculosa. De hecho, es su disco más roquero y directo hasta la fecha.
La producción del álbum está perfectamente diseñada para conquistar las radios de rock de Estados Unidos. Las canciones son himnos de pop-rock enérgicos, con estribillos masivos y una actitud desafiante.
Además, el álbum contiene el que sería uno de sus mayores éxitos en América: "Missionary Man". Este tema, con su ritmo de R&B-rock y su inolvidable armónica, les valió un premio Grammy. La balada "Thorn in My Side" es una de sus canciones más recordadas.
La voz de Annie Lennox se muestra en su registro más potente y roquero. 'Revenge' es un trabajo que demuestra la increíble capacidad del dúo para triunfar también en el territorio del rock, una obra llena de fuerza y de grandes canciones.
Listado de Canciones
- Missionary Man4:40
Letra
Well I was born an original sinner I was borne from original sin And if I had a dollar bill For all the things I've done There'd be a mountain of money Piled up to my chin My mother told me good My mother told me strong She said be true to yourself And you can't go wrong But there's just one thing That you must understand You can fool with your brother But don't mess with a missionary man Don't mess with a missionary man Don't mess with a missionary man Well the missionary man He's got God on his side He's got the saints and apostles Backin' up from behind Black eyed looks from those Bible books He's a man with a mission Got a serious mind There was a woman in the jungle And a monkey on a tree The missionary man he was followin' me He said stop what you're doing Get down upon your knees I've got a message for you that you better believe - Thorn In My Side4:45
Letra
You gave me such a bad time Tried to hurt me, but now I know Thorn in my side You know that's all you ever were A bundle of lies You know that's all that it was worth I should have known better But I trusted you at first I should have known better But I got what I deserved To run away from you (Run-run, run, run) Was all that I could do (Run-run, run, run) To run away from you (Run-run, run, run) Was all that I could do (Run-run, run, run) Thorn in my side You know that's all you'll ever be So don't think you know better 'Cause that's what you mean to me I was feeling complicated I was feeling low Now every time I think of you I shiver to the bone Oo-woah-uwoah-woah-woah (Oo-woah-uwoah-woah-woah) Oo-woah-uwoah-woah-woah To run away from you (Run-run, run, run) Was all that I could do (Run-run, run, run) To run away from you (Run-run, run, run) Was all that I could do (Run-run, run, run) (Run-run, run, run) (Run-run, run, run) (Run-run, run, run) (Run-run, run, run) To run away from you (Run-run, run, run) Was all that I could do (Run-run, run, run) To run away from you (Run-run, run, run) Was all that I could do (Run-run, run, run) - When Tomorrow Comes4:28
Letra
Underneath your dreamlit eyes Shades of sleep have driven you away The moon is pale outside And you are far from here Breathing shifts your careless head Untroubled by the chaos of our lives Another day - another night Has taken you again my dear And you know that I'm gonna be the one Who'll be there When you need someone to depend upon When tomorrow comes Wait till tomorrow comes - yea yea When tomorrow comes Wait till tomorrow comes - yea yea When tomorrow comes Wait till tomorrow comes - yea yea When tomorrow comes Wait till tomorrow comes - yea yea Last night while you were Lying in my arms And I was wondering where you were You know you looked just like a baby Fast asleep in this dangerous world Every star was shining brightly Just like a million years before And we were feeling very small Underneath the universe And you know that I'm gonna be the one Who'll be there when you need Someone to depend upon When tomorrow comes Wait till tomorrow comes - yea yea When tomorrow comes Wait till tomorrow comes - yea yea When tomorrow comes Wait till tomorrow comes - yea yea When tomorrow comes Wait till tomorrow comes - yea yea And you know that I'm gonna be the one Who'll be there when you need Someone to depend upon When tomorrow comes Wait till tomorrow comes - yea yea When tomorrow comes - The Last Time4:10
Letra
Well the first time that I saw you You were standing in the rain. You were waiting at the station For the last connecting train. Well - who will you go to When there's no-one to betray? And I said - who will you go to When your best friend turns away? Hey hey... Last time you're gonna let me down. Last time you're gonna Fool around with me... There's a garden full of roses, There's a necklace full of pearls. You have come to take the roses To give to other girls. Well - I am just a pretty thing You wanted for a day. There is nothing left between us There is nothing left to say... Hey hey... People like you Can be so mean. People like you Just don't come clean. (Chorus repeats...) - The Miracle Of Love5:04
Letra
How many sorrows Do you try to hide In a world of illusion That’s covering your mind? I’ll show you something good Oh I’ll show you something good When you open your mind You’ll discover the sign That there’s something You’re longing to find The miracle of love Will take away your pain When the miracle of love Comes your way again Cruel is the night That covers up your fears Tender is the one That wipes away your tears There must be a bitter breeze To make you sting so viciously – They say the greatest coward Can hurt the most ferociously But I’ll show you something good Oh I’ll show you something good If you open your heart You can make a new start When your crumbling world falls apart The miracle of love Will take away your pain When the miracle of love Comes your way again The miracle of love (must take a miracle) Will take away your pain (must take a miracle) When the miracle of love (must take a miracle) Comes your way again (must take a miracle) The miracle of love Will take away your pain When the miracle of love Comes your way again The miracle of love Will take away your pain When the miracle of love Comes your way again The miracle of love (must take a miracle) Will take away your pain (must take a miracle) When the miracle of love (must take a miracle) Comes your way again (must take a miracle) The miracle of love (must take a miracle) Will take away your pain (must take a miracle) When the miracle of love (must take a miracle) Comes your way again (must take a miracle) The miracle of love (must take a miracle) Will take away your pain (must take a miracle) When the miracle of love (must take a miracle) Comes your way again (must take a miracle) - Let's Go!
- Take Your Pain Away4:30
Letra
If I could find a way To soothe your troubled mind Then I would erase your fears And help you to unwind. I would ease the burden That you carry everyday. Oh - don't you know I'd find a cure And take your pain away. Take your pain away Take your pain away... And even though you're far from here Don't forget I'm always near. Find comfort in these words I send In this cold world. Take your pain away Take your pain away... For every aching heart For every broken soul... So give up your worries They'll only do you harm. There is no need to be concerned It's just a false alarm. (Chorus repeats...) - A Little Of You3:53
Letra
There used to be a time I wore my heart upon my sleeve. There used to be a time I'd show my gentle side to anyone Through these years of wandering I know I've been deceived. Through these years of wandering... And everytime you try to hurt me You know you'll only hurt yourself. And everytime you try to hurt me I know you'll be the one to suffer When you think you're hurting someone. A little of you - a little of me - A little of you - Is hurting someone - Don't tell me I'm the only one 'Cause I don't need that space. Don't ask for love I'll throw it back in your face. All of these promises Were only made to break. All of these promises... (Chorus repeats...) - In This Town3:44
Letra
I could be anywhere else but here But the rain won't let me go. There's a photograph Hanging on my wall Of a place I've never been to... I'll never make the grade (Feels like Sunday everyday) And I can't stop the rain (Feels like Sunday everyday) What do the papers say? (Feels like Sunday everyday) Get up and go now! In this town - something's gotta change. In this town - something's gotta change. I'm looking at the world - Looking for a scene - Waiting for a day - Filling in time like I'm digging My own grave... I'll never make the grade (Feels like Sunday everyday) And I can't stop the rain (Feels like Sunday everyday) What do the papers say? (Feels like Sunday everyday) Get up and go now! (Chorus repeats...) - I Remember You5:00
Letra
Well there's a colour picture In my mind. Of all the places That I've left behind. The broken windows Where the wind blows through Empty shells of houses That have turned to ruin. Oh - we were so young. We didn't realise Just what we'd done. Oh - we were too young. And I remember you. You were the back yard boy. Hiding in the wreckage Of broken dreams. Standing by the railway line. Standing. Oh - we were so young. We didn't realise Just what we'd done. Oh - we were too young. And all the sweetness Has been taken out of this place. So many memories Are knocked down or replaced. And I can't stand to see The shifting time Taking me further - Leaving you behind. (Chorus repeats...) - When Tomorrow Comes (Extended Version)
- Thorn In My Side (Extended Version)
- Missionary Man (Extended Version)
- When Tomorrow Comes (Live Acoustic Version)
- Revenge 2
- My Guy