Tuxedomoon - In a Manner of Speaking

 

Guitar – Luc Van Lieshout Vocals – Winston Tong Voice [Second] – Steven Brown Whistle – Bruce Geduldig Written-By – W. Tong  Songwriter: Winston Tong

In a manner of speaking, I just want to say
That I could never forget the way
You told me everything
By saying nothing

In a manner of speaking, I don't understand
How love in silence becomes reprimand
But the way that I feel about you
Is beyond words

Oh, give me the words
Give me the words
That tell me nothing

Oh, give me the words
Give me the words
That tell me everything

In a manner of speaking, semantics won't do
In this life that we live, we only make do
And the way that we feel
Might have to be sacrificed

So in a manner of speaking, I just want to say
That like you, I should find a way
To tell you everything
By saying nothing

Oh, give me the words
Give me the words
That tell me nothing

Oh, give me the words
Give me the words
Give me the words

Give me the words
Give me the words
Give me the words

Tuxedomoon is an experimental, post-punk, New Wave band from San Francisco, California, United States. The band formed in the late 1970s at the beginning of the punk rock movement. 

Pulling influence from punk and electronic music, the group, originally consisting of Steve Brown and Blaine L. Reininger, used electronic violins, guitars, screaming vocals and synthesizers to develop a unique "cabaret no-wave" sound. 

Bassist Peter Principle joined the band and in 1979 they released the single "No Tears", which remains a post-punk cult classic. That year they signed to Ralph Records and released their first album, Half-Mute. Eventually Tuxedomoon relocated to Europe. 

The band separated in the early 1990s, only to reunite later that decade. They have remained together since, releasing their latest album, Vapour Trails, in 2007.

CD:"HOLY WARS" LP (1985)