A View to a Kill – Duran Duran: 14th Bond Song

The title song from the 14th James Bond film, A View To A Kill (1985), was recorded by the band Duran Duran. The song was composed by John Barry and Duran Duran. The track was successful in the charts, even reaching the top spot on the American charts.

About

• Title: A View to a Kill
• Film: Featured as the title song for the fourteenth James Bond film, A View to a Kill (1985)
• Performer: Duran Duran
• Composer: John Barry and Duran Duran
• Release Date: 1985
• Genre: New Wave, Synth-pop
• Theme: A View to a Kill captures the essence of action and intrigue synonymous with the Bond franchise. Duran Duran's energetic vocals and the song's catchy melody convey a sense of excitement and danger, reflecting the film's themes of espionage and adventure.
• Style: Known for its upbeat tempo and Duran Duran's dynamic performance, A View to a Kill is a standout Bond theme. The song features a blend of new wave and synth-pop elements, creating a pulsating and electrifying anthem that resonates with audiences.
• Legacy: A View to a Kill is celebrated as one of the most iconic Bond themes, earning critical acclaim and commercial success upon its release. Duran Duran's electrifying performance and the song's infectious melody have contributed to its enduring popularity, ensuring its place as a classic in the Bond canon.
• Cultural Impact: The song's memorable refrain, "Dance into the fire, that fatal kiss is all we need," has become synonymous with the Bond franchise and is instantly recognizable to fans. A View to a Kill has been covered and referenced in various media, solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon.

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Lyrics: All Time High

Meeting you, with a view to a kill,
Face to face, in secret places. Feel the chill.
Nightfall covers me,
But you know, the plans I'm making
Still over see.
Could it be the whole earth opening wide
A sacred why? A myst'ry gaping inside
The weekends, why? Until we

Dance into the fire,
That fatal kiss is all we need.
Dance into the fire
To fatal sounds of broken dreams.
Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need.
Dance into the fire.

The choice for you is the view to a kill.
Between the shades, assassination standing still.
The first crystal tears
Fall as snowflakes on your body,
First time in years,
To drench your skin with lover's rosy stain.
A chance to find a phoenix for the flame,
A chance to die, but can we

Dance into the fire,
That fatal kiss is all we need.
Dance into the fire
To fatal sounds of broken dreams.
Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need.
Dance into the fire,
When all we see is a view to a kill.

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Based on the original Czech article: A View to a Kill – Duran Duran – titulní píseň ze 14. bondovky Vyhlídka na vraždu.