Modern English
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Modern English is a rock band best remembered for their song "I Melt With You" which was an MTV staple in 1982, and has appeared in various commercials and movies over the years. The group disbanded a while in 1991, but later recorded in 1995 with some new members. Formed in Colchester, Essex, England, in 1979 by Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar, vocals), and Michael Conroy (bass, vocals), Modern English was originally known as The Lepers.
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I Melt With You - (3:48) - 36,725 playsLyricsMoving forward using all my breath
Making love to you was never second best
I saw the world thrashing all around your face
Never really knowing it was always mesh and lace
I'll stop the world and melt with you
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Melt With You - (3:53) - 3,489 playsLyricsMoving forward using all my breath
Making love to you was never second best
I saw the world thrashing all around your face
Never really knowing it was always mesh and lace
I'll stop the world and melt with you
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Gathering Dust - (4:20) - 1,764 playsLyricsThe pressure’s on, no time to lose
The pressure’s on, no time to lose
The pressure’s on, no time to lose
The pressure’s on, no time to lose
Inspiring dreams, all shattered and blown away
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Life in the Gladhouse - (5:24) - 1,596 playsLyricsLife in the gladhouse is never dull
Humdrum days still flying out the window
It's wrought (wild) with overgrown people
Broken engagements and twisted faith
Growing up and then just growing older
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After the Snow - (3:40) - 1,238 playsLyricsThe rhythm of the rain gives an off beat on the window pane
Like an angel crying from the sky
I can see its beauty
After the snow
I can see its beauty
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