About the Song
"True" is a song by the English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released in April 1983 as the title track and third single from their third studio album. It was written by the band's lead guitarist and principal songwriter Gary Kemp to express his feelings for Altered Images lead singer Clare Grogan. Kemp was influenced musically by songs of Marvin Gaye and Al Green he was listening to at the time, and lyrically by Green and the Beatles. "True" reached number one on the UK singles chart in April 1983 and made the top 10 in several other countries, including the US, where it became their first song to reach the Billboard Hot 100.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
"Set Adrift on Memory Bliss" can be seen as a contemplative exploration of nostalgia and emotional longing. The song evokes feelings of reminiscence, as it intertwines themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. For many listeners, it paints a vivid picture of how memories can both uplift and haunt us, capturing the bittersweet nature of personal reflections. The blend of hip-hop and dreamy melodies further enhances this emotional depth, allowing audiences to connect with their own experiences and emotions, making the track resonate on a deeply personal level.
Did You Know?
- Tommy Marz is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and founder of the Tommy Marz Band.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Of the Heart, Of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
- iTunes release date: August 6, 1991
- Track runtime: 4:15
- Listed artist: P.M. Dawn
Video Snapshot
- Video title: PM Dawn – Set Adrift On Memory Bliss 1991 (Official Music Video) Remastered
- YouTube channel: 80's 90's Music Video's Remastered @Videos80s
- Video published: April 13, 2024
- Video runtime: 4 minutes, 16 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 9,127,935
- YouTube likes when drafted: 127,635
- YouTube comments when drafted: 6,236
Quick Facts
- Artist: PM DAWN
- Song: SET ADRIFT ON MEMORY BLISS
- Album/collection: Of the Heart, Of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
- Reference page: True (Spandau Ballet song)
