Locomotion - Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark

Locomotion

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Locomotion was released on April 30, 1984 by UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) as a part of the album Junk Culture

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OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Martin Cooper

Saxophone

Malcolm Holmes

Drums

Paul David Humphreys

Paul David Humphreys

Keyboards

Andy McCluskey

Vocals

Bart van Lier

Trombone

Jan Vennik

Saxophone

Jan Faas

Trumpet

Gordian P. Troeller

Gordian P. Troeller

Piano

Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark

Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark

Vocals

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Andy McCluskey

Songwriter

Paul David Humphreys

Paul David Humphreys

Songwriter

Gordian P. Troeller

Gordian P. Troeller

Songwriter

Tony Visconti

Brass Arranger

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Miles Showell

Mastering Engineer

Martin Cooper

Producer

Malcolm Holmes

Producer

Paul David Humphreys

Paul David Humphreys

Producer

Andy McCluskey

Producer

Ronald Prent

Mixing Engineer

Jake Brian Tench

Jake Brian Tench

Producer

Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark

Producer

Lyrics

I'm crossin' every ocean

For the sake of locomotion

I'm crossin' every ocean

For the sake of locomotion

Across every ocean

For the sake of locomotion

But I wouldn't have a notion

How to save my soul

I walk down the sidewalk

Run down the boardwalk

Stop and make small talk

But I can't say no to you

I can't say no

Can't say yes

I can't even write down

My own address

I can't touch Heaven

It's a little too far

It's the only way to travel

Got dreamin' on a par

I'm starin' through the window

Wonder where you are

Movin' through the landscape

At a million miles an hour

Across every nation

From the harbour to the station

It's a form of inspiration

It's a power to the state

They run down the railways

Sail across the seaways

Fly through the airways

But they can't say no to you

I can't stand up

I can't stand still

I know you wouldn't like it

If I told you how I feel

I just want to say

That it's only common sense

But the words always fail me

My own expense

I'm staring out the window

Wonder where you are

Moving through the landscape

At a million miles an hour

Across every ocean

(Across every ocean)

For the sake of locomotion

(For the sake of locomotion)

But I wouldn't have a notion

(But I wouldn't have a notion)

How to save my soul

(How to save my soul)

Across every ocean

(Across every ocean)

For the sake of locomotion

(For the sake of locomotion)

But I wouldn't have a notion

(But I wouldn't have a notion)

How to save my soul

(How to save my soul)

I walk down the sidewalk

(Walk down the sidewalk)

Run down the boardwalk

(Run down the boardwalk)

Stop and make small talk

(Stop and make small)

But I can't say no to you

I'm crossin' every ocean

For the sake of locomotion

I'm crossin' every ocean

For the sake of locomotion

I'm crossin' every ocean

For the sake of locomotion

I'm crossin' every ocean

For the sake of locomotion...

Written by: Andy McCluskey, Gordia Troeller, Paul David Humphreys

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