Howard Jones - No One Is To Blame
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- Howard Jones - No One Is To Blame 1986
You can look at the menu, but you just can't eat
You can feel the cushion, but you can't have a seat
You can dip your foot in the pool, but you can't have a swim
You can feel the punishment, but you can't commit the sin
And you want her, and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
You can build a mansion, but you just can't live in it
You're the fastest runner but you're not allowed to win
Some break the rules, and live to count the cost
The insecurity is the thing that won't get lost
And you want her, and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her, and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
You can see the summit but you can't reach it
Its the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain
And you want her, and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her, and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
No one ever is to blame
No one ever is to blame
More lyrics: www.lyricsfreak...
I was in my 20's during the 80's....best decade of my life....went dancing every night to great music.....miss the 80's so much.....
Not his greatest commercial success, but very much his best ever song. Lovely melody with an inspired and inspiring lyric.
A lost time. The best. I love this song. I'm 67 now...
What's also amazing is that everyone looks back to the 80s as this great era of electronic music, but the songwriting craft, all alone, was just amazing. Play this on a piano or a guitar, with no synths or anything, and it's still beautiful. Those were good days.
Wow. How many years and I still love this song. Oh, 80's why couldn't you go on forever?
Words of truth were more never spoken.
Coke. The 80s had to end because of all the Coke. We would be extinct.
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@@OnlyKoolaid hahahahaha! Would be funnier if it wasn't so true! God bless us all that made it-
The hairspray was eating a hole in the ozone or something like that, then it became greenhouse gasses.
A time that's gone forever. Great times...makes my heartache and miss this time in my life.
👏👏👏👏I know exactly what you mean friend,what a great time to grow up 🏴🏴🏴🏴x
Same feelings....
I feel the same way!
Me too
Howard Jones should write a song about that. I’m sure he’s ace it.
“Doctor says you’re cured but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain”
These lyrics really speak to me.
And Ben gets her usually Ben Franklin
Every time.
You can feel the punishment but you can't commit the sin .....
Great song.
my brother passed several years ago....back in the day he loved this song!! I miss his drunk ass...
I listened to this song over and over in the 80's. It was all over the radio too. Thank GOD for 80's music.
me too
I remember hearing this tune in 1985 when I was inside of a pet store in my neighborhood, it's a good tune and I love the lyrics the 80's were my preschool/kindergarten years I miss that decade I'd love to go back in time.
Was this already out in 1985? I just remember hearing it in 1986.
@@josephmackela8466 .
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Growing up in the 80's was a wonderful experience...I can't go back, but I'll always have the great memories.
Been at least 25 years since I've heard this song. Awesome to hear it again now. Wow, we really had some good music back in the 80s didn't we?
I was/am a 60s-70s kid who lived and breathed that music. The 80s not so much, but this song speaks volumes. It had me from the first bars. It still does.
No other era will ever equal, the great 80's.
YOU'VE GOT THAT RIGHT !😀
Thank You, Laurie for your reply, be safe and take of yourself.
+ratter531 You too hun 👍
Thank You...
ratter531 The best era. Loved the 80s.
Music today can't give you those kind of memories. Cool 80's story, thanks for sharing.
A time machine must have taken me back to the 80's! When it was great to just turn on the radio, lay in bed, and just listen to talented musicians.
Ahh yes, great voices and better lyrics
Some songs are easily forgotten,and some you just never want to grow old and live in them days when they were big hits, Well im never going to feel old, Thanks to CLASS LIKE HOWARD JONES, I'll always feel 18 year old, So Glad i grew up in the greatest era of all time, AM & ALWAYS WILL BE PLAYING 80s MUSIC.
80's music RULES and that's a FACT!
Never cared for this Genre of Music until I heard this tune, my gosh look at the lyrics, now that's a song writer, I'm sure this tune touched a bunch of people with what was going on in their lives at this time.
It's difficult to find a song nowadays with clever lyrics like this one. Thanks, Howard.
Well, in the Top 30 charts, anyway.
Alternative music still has some intelligence.
The average IQ of humanity has dropped since the 1970's...sadly (fact).
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One of the most underrated singer/songwriter's of the 80's
Still one of the most popular arist's at Retrofest's.
And little wonder....!
How does this only have 1M views? This was HUGE in 86 or so...
Kids today are missing out man...
Your answer 4 years later... cause this is someone who just uploaded this.
His official account has over 3 million views. ua-cam.com/video/pekhxxngQ3s/v-deo.html
Much love to the 80's, glad I was able to be a teenager in that time. Awesome music all the time.
loves lost ... time lost ... tears streaming down my face
Yup.
Agreed
Absolutely. Such uncertain times.... I thought this would make me feel better but I’m in tears.
Me too, today is the first time since I first heard it in the 80s that I REALLY listened to the words, and I’m crying my eyes out.
3 decades of life experience on, and I understand the pain and the acceptance in my core, in a way I just couldn’t as a teenager.
Life is both cruel and infinitely beautiful.
That summer in '86 was magic for me. 20 years old and full of romance, LOL. This song was one of many that will define that period of my life. The girls back then seemed different than today. Maybe I'm just old now, but they really were worth romancing. It won't ever be same as it was.
I Graduated in 1989. It was an honor & a privilege to grow up during the 1980's. Not everyone was so lucky......
That is a gigantic comment. Now, I shared your experience. But you are so wise for adding the last sentence.
Amen!
To me it's sad to learn music will never be this good again. You would have to build a time machine to experience the 80s again.
A brilliant performance.
1986 had some great songs. I fell in love that year and I miss her
Just watched his concert in the park for United Way Utah and he is just as cool and fun as he was 20 odd years ago. Thanks for the music and good memories
phil Collins drumming style and pattern with howards writing abilities makes this my 80's alltime fav hit...great upload
When this song came out in 1986 I was in love with my girlfriend. Best year of my life
Such a simple song and yet when i look back.......growing up ....losing loved ones.....people that have gone....It really makes perfect sense to a lot of people.
Reminded me of a time sitting in the back of my cousins camaro with a guy I was crushing on,..... of course he liked my cousin....yet, I smile as I say those were the days I miss so much. Running with my cousin, school and the crazy days that went with being a teenager....if any of the 80's Bratts know what I am saying---smile proud!
Thumbs Up, 80s will always be the BEST.
Jesus Christ, what memories Of being so happy and free as a teenager growing up in the 80s, no stress, no mortgage, no middle age spread,😂 And no bloody coronavirus, thank you Howard for the memories 🌹
This boy can sing a song. And you want her ........ but no one is to blame .
"...the insecurity is the thing that won't get lost": my favorite lyric from one of my favorite HJ songs.
It's so true and gets stuck in my head regularly....
This song is so far ahead of the 80's. I can't believe it's from then
Brings back memories..
I’m so shocked to hear this song came in the 80’s should have been in the far superior 70’s well done I’m going to his cd now
Happy memories ...no one is to blame but i didn't know back them. ...love this song .Always reminded me of my happy high school year ...1986
This song would come on the one f.m. station that came in clear. But at the time in made you feel like a part of the world even the middle of Wyoming back in 1986. Great times. 👍👏
This song truly is food for the soul. I was in elementary school; 5th grade... How time flies! Such a great song..
Great song ! So relatable . I graduated high school in 1987. It was a great time to come of age.
Doctor says I'm cured...But I still feel the pain...
Take me back to the 80's...I'm sure It'll fix everything.
mmm, no money problems, time seemed longer, first car LJ Torana, just doing whatever felt good. Yep time travel woulds be nice.
Hey Gus...It was good seeing you & Cessy.
I'm 1/2 way through that book you gave me.
Sandy & Iris went back to NZ for her C check up with her surgeon. They will be back late December/early January.
I'm just chilling...Rehab ...& so on.
Oh well Stay safe.
V
Hey mate, your family is very humble made Cecil feel welcome, love your place how can you not relax there. I've taken a week of work, it was my birthday saturday. Now doing house work before it gets to hot to work outside (gardening), and in the roof (wiring the house for internal network).
Take care,
G
Hey Gus ....Just checking in say Hi to Ceci. Hope you enjoyed your holiday.
what a lovely song! MY God...the lyrics are so sad and yet so powerful...I am in a small town in Brazil and this song rip me apart everytime........no one ever is to blame......
You can look at the menu but you just can't eat
You can feel the cushions but you can't have a seat
You can dip your foot in the pool but you can't have a swim
You can feel the punishment but you can't commit the sin
And you want her, and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her, and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
You can build a mansion but you just can't live in
You're the fastest runner but you're not allowed to win
Some break the rules and live to count the cost
The insecurity is the thing that won't get lost
And you want her, and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her, and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
You can see the summit but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain
And you want her, and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her, and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
No one ever is to blame
No one ever is to blame
"Doctor says you're cured...but you still feel the paaaain..." This song just randomly popped into my head. I was 13 when this song came out. Whenever it played on the radio, I would listen and visualize everything he said.
To me this song is timeless. Kudos to Howard Jones,and thanks for putting this up on here Robin :)
I have Loved this song since I was a child, Im 40 and the words still hold true!!
one of top 10 songs ever heard in my life. nobody could make a song like this anymore.
Howard Jones. An 80's icon.
One of the most underrated singer/songwriters of our generation....!
...."Some break the rules, and live to count the cost". So true.
Indeed!
nice music brings back memory from being in 80's no one can beat!!!
flashback 80s...childhood....happy place
+Jenni Abreu The fact this song could evoke that response in you is wonderful, I only wish I could say the same. As beautiful as this song is, it doesn't bring me to the "happy place", quite the opposite actually. But I love that this song does make other people's lives more joyful.
By the way, saw your Google+ Profile, you're gorgeous. I hope the people in your life honor that beauty with its due justice.
+Jenni Abreu 80s were a much happier time .... Gen X FTW ;)
Jennifer Abreu me too
Yes, same here! I wish we could go back to that time!
The 70's were even better! PEACE, LOVE & FLOWER POWER!! Never More. Just Vietnam!!!
Great song, reminds me of my childhood.....love the 80's!
WANTED time machine to take me back to the 1980s
If you ever get one come by and get me
Well get a time machine yet ???
I want to go too !!
😎 LOL
Take me!
Uncle Rico is that you??
First, we need a Delorean
Does not feel like it's been 25 years. This song said it all summer of '86.
Great song.
Comatoast72: I think we all look back and missed the deeper meaning of this song. It is so nice that you remeber such a good friend after all of this time. Cheers.
Wow I finally know the name of this song and the artist, it's been stuck in my head for years and by chance I happen to click on this and lo and behold.. Thank you for the post I love this song
Brilliant song - fond memories - classic era of unforgettable songs
YOU'RE THE FASTEST RUNNER
BUT YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO WIN
that piano sounds tune at the end sounds as beautiful today as I remember it when I was 12 back in 86
This song reminds us that in the journey of love, sometimes it's not about assigning blame but rather embracing the ebb and flow of life.
My kids are forever telling me how jealous they are that they didn't get to grow up "Breakfast Club". We had the best music by far, in my opinion, and I had so many good times. Met my wife in March of 81, graduated in 82, got married in 83 and we are still together. We are empty nesters and slow dance to stuff like this occasionally. Life is good.
The year I graduated.. 1986.. How lucky we were to have gone to High School in the 80's.... This was music...
I agree I graduated 1980 in college in 86
you missed the late '60's...nothing better!
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Late 70's....no war then :) and the same drugs..so.. ! WHOOT
Eric Parks you know that's the truth, I spent many a Friday night cruising around listening to the once in a lifetime music👍👍✌✌
i miss the 1980s.i remember this song ,like it was yesterday. class of 1989 quinlan,tx
Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain
Love Howard Jones. Good stuff, good memories.
80' RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got this on mind, found it, listening to it took me back to a happy time, but then the remembering actually made me sad. Great song!
God I miss that music... 60's, 70's, and 80's music will NEVER be matched!! Thanks to ALL those great artists!!
SO TRUE... ALOHA.
Never ever be matched!!!
Howard Jones! Classic 80's good stuff
Best version. I think Phil Collins drums on this. He also produced it I believe.
I was thinking that sounded like Phil, but he's not on the video?
You can hear Phil Collins' voice in the chorus
Best? Nah. More popular , for sure. The original version on the Dream Into Action album was better by far.
You are correct, sir!
Brilliant song! It takes me back to my single days! :-) God I miss them!!!
ohmygoodness this was my jam!!
classic.....
Add some peanut butter with it.
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This comment gave me the biggest smile today.
the menu ? or the song ? ...rflmao .........
Its timeless.. we always want want we cant have especially when already involved
Damn...still love his voice all these years later
we do we have katty perry ellie goldman lady gaga the list goes on
2024 and still better than most music today! Nothing like the 80's and the music!!!!
I can remember HBO playing this video between movies in 1986.
OMG!!!!!!!!!! i forgot how great this music is,.i loved this song! always and its still great! OMG its so good
Brings back such great memories of MTV and 1986. What the hell happened to music and MTV? Someone could make a fortune if they put that back together again. Fools destroyed MTV.
Howaed Jones was one of my favorite. Still enjoy his music.
This song tore my teenage heart out.
It still wrings my 40-something heart something fierce.
jaydeebee69 me too buddy me too.
This song ripped my 20's heart out. First love, couldn't have her 😔
Fantastic tune from the outstanding 80s!
Classic song & one of Howard's best. Alot of ppl don't even realize that Phil Collins is playing drums & singing in the b/g of this song. It's amazing how many great albums he played on back in the 80's.
Yes he did. Bryan Adams did that a lot too.
It sounds like a woman i always thought it was
Find some sort of list of who sang backup.
Great info- I never knew. Love Phil Collins
Adam Dunn Reason why song sounds so good is not 100% computer synth and drum machine - most of Howard's song was himself and his computer digital synth machine. Imperfect variable timing sounds more natural to the human ear. Other sounds on album only credit Howard.Keyboard & vocals - Howard JonesDrum & vocals - Phil CollinsGuitar - Phil PalmerBass - Mo FosterBacking vocals - Afrodiziak
Brings back so many memories
Don't take the blame when you can't control the outcome.
Reminds me of my first girlfriend. . . it was complicated. lol. what a classic, so 80s, Hey can someone PLEASE invent a time machine so I can go back there? The '10s - or whatever these are - suck! :)
It sure doesn't feel like its been 30 years since this song came out.
+claude zach holy crap .. I was like 5 when this came out
I know what you mean. It's like I just blinked, and... well, here we are.
You are not lying.
Fuk, i am old !
and no one ever is to blame....but time.
"Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain." Been there, done that.
im team Ryoko Habuki😁😁
some of the best lyrics from the 80's and some of the best music underneath...
Thankyou Howard Jones !
A talented and underrated musician.
you can say that again! but just as Phil Collins did background singing with Howard in this song, Howard did so much for so many others as well.
I NEVER realized it was Phil Collins on background until I read this...now it's all I hear. That and the overtone of the drums, classic Phil Collins. Every song I've heard of Phil's the drums are very much in front of the rest of the instruments....same thing here. Very cool, love learning new stuff.
yup, great memories! Class of 83.
Just saw Howard J tonight at the Greek in L.A.
He sang this song with the "Barenaked Ladies" backing him up.
Still great!!!
I'm here 2018..missin the 80s.... Just a better time
You can look at the menu but you just cant eat
You can feel the cushions but you cant have a seat
You can dip your foot in the pool but you cant have a swim
You can feel the punishment but you cant commit the sin
And you want her and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
You can build a mansion but you just cant live in it
Youre the fastest runner but youre not allowed to win
Some break the rules
And live to count the cost
The insecurity is the thing that wont get lost
And you want her and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
You can see the summit but you cant reach it
Its the last piece of the puzzle but you just cant make it fit
Doctor says youre cured but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain
And you want her and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
No one ever is to blame
No one ever is to blame
I was in radio in the 80s and remember the story of this song. Howard Jones and Phil Collins wrote this song sitting by a swimming pool looking at all the fine young ladies in skimpy swimsuits. Both were in relationships, and were talking about the issues of wanting to have access to all the pleasures of the flesh, but the obvious reasons that wasn't a good judgement call. You can want everything, but acting on your emotions can have dire consequences in real life. A great song about fantasy and reality!
Tim Tomlinson thanks for your comment !!
Great words great tune classic
Miguel Angel Prieto ×w×1
Twenty years from now this will still be remembered as a good song. Way to go Mr. Jones.
10 years later and your comment has aged well. I expect it will after another 10, too.