This song, originally by The Chameleons in 1983, is so ahead of it's time lyrically, and very appropriate for the times that we are living in now. Our version was initially released on the 2021 Stranger Times tribute album by Coitus Interruptus Productions, featuring Bestial Mouths, Sol Sirenn, and many other talented artists. Mark Burgess of The Chameleons said "Wow Escalator is GREAT". This particular version was remixed for official release in 2022 by Fuchsia and Hurley. We hope you enjoy it!
lyrics
I'm gazing at faces staring blankly at me
Oh, I suppose it's just a sign of the times
They tell me tomorrow will never arrive
But I've seen it end a million times
I lost my direction while dodging the flack
Oh, give me a hint or something
If I could freeze time at the flick of the switch
I wouldn't hesitate, no
There must be something wrong, boys
Yeah, there must be something wrong, boys
Obnoxious actions, obnoxious results
Yes, teachers who refuse to be taught
Distorted pictures and dizzy, dizzy people
Rush by me at the speed of thought
They sit at the tables and throw us the scraps
For Christ's sake leave me something
Now they can erase you at the flick of a switch
Oh, there must be a way
Oh, there must be something wrong, boys
Yeah, there must be something wrong, boys
There must be something wrong, boys
They're dragging me down
Eden, there's no Eden
Anyway
They sit at the tables and throw us the scraps
For Christ's sake, leave us something
Now they can erase you at the flick of a switch
How long will it take
Oh, there must be something wrong, boys
Yeah, there must be something wrong, boys
There must be something wrong, boys
And they're dragging me down
...and they're dragging me down
And they're dragging me down
You either swim or you drown
credits
released June 10, 2022
Performed by - Bella Lune
Produced by - Fuchsia and Hurley
Vocals, Guitar, Programming - Fuchsia
Vocals, Bass, Synth - Hurley
Original Artist - The Chameleons
Composer - David Fielding
Composer - John Lever
Composer - Mark Burgess
Composer - Reginald Smithies
Lyricist - Mark Burgess - www.chameleonsmark.com
Bella Lune is a dreampop/darkwave band & dark alternative DJ duo from Phoenix, AZ. The band began in 2007 & have performed
on three continents. Their first DJ set was in 2014. They have released six original full length studio albums. Their latest album 'Chasing Shadows' was released in 2024....more
supported by 6 fans who also own “Up The Down Escalator (The Chameleons Cover)”
♠️ Fantastic EP !!!! Great songs with The Sinner & Death Kiss both written by DLVero 💞. Total Master Mix by Kill Shelter is a killing. The EP of the DecaDe !
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Perfectly gloomy Norwegian goth/post-punk, anchored by a punchy rhythm section and driven by chiming guitar lines and morose vocals. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 16, 2021
supported by 6 fans who also own “Up The Down Escalator (The Chameleons Cover)”
Somehow it feels like having a dream about floating in nothingness, barely existing at all, but still manages to be energetic and powerful, one of my favourite EPs ever graphite81