Nouvelle Vague - I Melt with You Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally performed the song 'I Melt with You'?

   'I Melt with You' was originally performed by the British new wave band Modern English. The song was released as the second single from their 1982 album 'After the Snow.'

2. When did Nouvelle Vague release their version of 'I Melt with You'?

   Nouvelle Vague released their version of 'I Melt with You' as part of their debut self-titled album, 'Nouvelle Vague,' which was produced and recorded over a period of eight months and released in 2004.

3. How does Nouvelle Vague's version of 'I Melt with You' differ from the original?

   Nouvelle Vague's version of 'I Melt with You' transforms the original new wave song into an easy listening, bossa nova style. The song was recorded with female vocalists who had not previously heard the original, giving it a fresh and unique interpretation.

4. What genre does Nouvelle Vague's 'I Melt with You' belong to?

   Nouvelle Vague's version of 'I Melt with You' belongs to the genre of easy listening and bossa nova. This is a distinctive departure from the original new wave style of Modern English.

5. Did 'I Melt with You' achieve commercial success?

   Yes, 'I Melt with You' gained popularity largely in the United States. It reached number seven on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart in 1983 and number 76 on its Hot 100 chart in 1990. Despite not being a major chart-topping hit, it has become an enduring classic.

6. What inspired the lyrics of 'I Melt with You'?

   The lyrics of 'I Melt with You' were inspired by a bleak economic period in England and the fear of nuclear war. Robbie Grey, the lead singer of Modern English, described the song as depicting a couple making love while an atomic bomb is dropped.