The Living Daylights – A-ha: 15th Bond Song
The title song from the 15th James Bond film, The Living Daylights (1987), was recorded by the Norwegian band A-ha. The song was composed by John Barry and Pål Waaktaar.
About
- Title: The Living Daylights
- Film: Featured as the title song for the fifteenth James Bond film, The Living Daylights (1987)
- Performer: A-ha
- Composer: John Barry and Pal Waaktaar
- Release Date: 1987
- Genre: Pop, Synth-pop
- Theme: The Living Daylights captures the essence of espionage and intrigue that defines the Bond franchise. A-ha's distinctive vocals and the song's energetic arrangement evoke a sense of excitement and mystery, reflecting the film's themes of action and adventure.
- Style: Known for its infectious melody and A-ha's dynamic performance, The Living Daylights is a standout Bond theme. The song features a blend of pop and synth-pop elements, creating a vibrant and captivating anthem that resonates with audiences.
- Legacy: The Living Daylights is celebrated as one of the memorable Bond themes, earning praise for A-ha's electrifying rendition and the song's engaging composition by John Barry and Pal Waaktaar. The song's enduring popularity has solidified its status as a classic in the Bond canon, continuing to captivate listeners worldwide.
- Cultural Impact: The song's catchy chorus, "Living daylights, oooh," has become synonymous with the Bond franchise and is instantly recognizable to fans. The Living Daylights has been covered and referenced in various media, contributing to its status as a cultural phenomenon.
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Lyrics: The Living Daylights
Hey driver, where are we going?
I swear, my nerves are showing
Set my hopes up way too high
The living's in the way we die
Comes the morning and the headlines fade away
Hundred thousand people, I'm the one they frame
I've been waiting long for one of us to say
Spare the darkness, let it never fade away
Ooohh, the living daylights
Ooohh, the living daylights (the living daylights)
Alright, hold on tight now,
It's down, down to the wire
Get your hopes up way too high
The living's in the way we die
Comes the morning and the headlines fade away
Hundred thousand changes, everything's the same
I've been waiting long for one of us to say
Save the darkness, let it never fade away
Ooohh, the living daylights
Ooohh, the living daylights (the living daylights)
Ooohh, the living daylights (the living daylights)
Comes the morning and the headlines fade away
Hundred thousand people, I'm the one they frame
Ooohh, the living daylights
Ooohh, the living daylights (the living daylights)
(the living daylights) set your hopes up way too high
(the living daylights) the living's in the way we die
(the living daylights) set your hopes up way too high
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Based on the original Czech article: The Living Daylights – A-ha – titulní píseň z 15. bondovky Dech života.