Styx

Released: October 9, 1990

Songwriter: Bob Burger Glen Burtnik

Producer: Dennis DeYoung

Living on the edge, on the edge
On the edge, on the edge
Of the century

I see the world in revolution
Spinning faster all the time
We're heading for the end of something
Just about to step across that line

Oh, can't you see?
We're staring in the face of reality
Oh, you and me
We're living on the edge, on the edge
On the edge, on the edge
Of the century, yeah

Feel the way the earth is shaking
Hear the rumble miles away
Say goodbye to Checkpoint Charlie
Walls are falling every day

Oh, can't you see?
Every step we take we're making history
Oh baby, you and me
We're living on the edge, on the edge
On the edge, on the edge
Of the century
We're living on the edge, on the edge
On the edge, on the edge
Of the century

You can't turn off the information
Can't sit back in your easy chair
Just can't ignore a generation
Better get ready 'cause we're almost there

Woah oh, we're moving at the speed of life, yeah
Woah oh, into a brave new world where the strong will survive
The dawn's gonna break and I'll meet you
On the other side

You can't stand still while the earth is turning
Can't take cover 'til the coast is clear
Can't play guitar while Rome is burning
Look out now 'cause the future's here

Woah oh, and we're moving at the speed of life
Woah oh, living on the edge, on the edge
On the edge, on the edge
Of the century
Living on the edge, on the edge
On the edge, on the edge
Of the century, yeah
Living on the edge, on the edge
On the edge, on the edge
Of the century, yeah

Styx is a rock band from Chicago formed in 1970. They enjoyed great success with pop rock and hard rock songs, and became famous for their power ballads and album releases of the mid 1970s and early 80s.

The band has gone through some famously nasty internal struggles, drug problems, illnesses and deaths, but continues to perform today (with a significantly altered line-up). Tommy Shaw, from Montgomery, AL, left but returned to the band. Drummer John Panozzo developed a debilitating drinking problem and ultimately died. Dennis DeYoung developed an acute case of photosensitivity, and he left the band. They fought among themselves for control of the band name. Glen Burtnik also left and returned, this time on bass, to replace Chuck Panozzo (John’s brother), who had also left the band. (whew.)

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