INXS

Songwriter: Andrew Farriss Michael Hutchence

Producer: Nick Launay

Watch the world argue
Argue with itself
Who's going to teach me
Peace and happiness

We could sit here forever
Just never get old
Listen to the world
Letting God's tyres down

Hit cities, sharp nights
Rag clothing
Dancing on the jetty

So our feet stay dry

Watch the world argue
Argue with themselves
Who's going to teach me
Peace and happiness

Watch the world argue
Argue with itself
Who's going to teach me
Peace and happiness

Blood is upon the steps
Two thousand years ago
Pray like hell then we go to fight
Another war in a holy land

Shot the world
True story
Snap decision
In a moment's glory

We're gonna watch them keeping it strong

Watch the world argue
Argue with itself
Who's going to teach me
Peace and happiness

Watch the world argue
Argue with itself
Who's going to teach me
Peace and happiness

We're making trouble
We change tracks
Fool the system
Take time to take notice

Hit city
Sharp nights
Rag clothing
Dancing on the Jetty

Watch the world argue
Argue with itself
Who's going to teach me
Peace and happiness

Watch the world argue
Argue with itself
Who's going to teach me
Peace and happiness

INXS was originally formed in 1977 in Sydney, Australia as the Farriss Brothers. The lineup included the three Farris brothers: Andrew

(songwriter/keyboards); Tim (guitar); and Jon (drums), along with Michael Hutchence (lead vocals/songwriter); Kirk Pengilly (guitar/saxophone) and Garry Gary Beers (bass). They began gaining popularity playing in pubs before moving on to support other local Australian bands, including Midnight Oil.

In 1979, they changed their name to INXS and released their first single “Simple Simon” in 1980. They went on to release their debut self-titled album INXS in 1980, closely followed by their second album, Underneath the Colours, in 1981. Neither album gained much attention outside of Australia, however, in July of 1982 INXS released their single “The One Thing” ahead of their next studio album. The song began to climb the U.S. and international charts, thanks in part to music video’s heavy rotation on MTV.

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