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The B-52's – Topaz (1989) | Track profile | Dork

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Cosmic Thing
Topaz

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Topaz

Release date: 1989

From Cosmic Thing

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About This Track

"Topaz" is a track by The B-52's, from the album Cosmic Thing, released 1989. Full lyrics are available below.

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Lyrics

Topaz

[Verse 1]

New cities by the sea

Skyscrapers are winking

Some hills are never seen

The universe expanding

We're gazing out to sea

Blue dolphins are singing

Minds swim in ecstasy

Clear planet, ever free

[Chorus]

Topaz

Our hearts are traveling faster

Topaz

Faster than the speed of love

Topaz

Straight through a tear in the clouds

Topaz

Up to the heavens above

[Verse 2]

Bright ships will sail the seas

Starfishes are spinning

Some hills are never seen

Our universe is expanding

Moonrise upon the sea

Starships are blinking

We'll walk in ecstasy

Clear planet blue and green

[Chorus]

Topaz

Our thoughts are traveling faster

Topaz

Moving beyond the heavens above

[Bridge]

Planets pulsating, constellations creating

Voices are guiding me to the cities by the sea

(Cities by the sea) Yes, I see cities by the sea

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]

Deep forests by the sea

Skyscrapers are winking

Some hills are never seen

The universe is expanding

[Chorus]

Topaz

Our hearts are traveling faster

Topaz

Faster than the speed of love

Topaz

Straight through a tear in the clouds

Topaz

Up to the heavens above

[Outro Chorus]

Topaz

Our hearts are traveling faster

Topaz

Faster than the speed of love

Topaz

Straight through a tear in the clouds

Topaz

Up to the heavens above

Topaz

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1989

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Writer: Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland
Producer: Nile Rodgers
Drums: Leroy Clouden
Guitar: Keith Strickland, Nile Rodgers
Keyboards: Keith Strickland
Vocals: Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson
Background Vocals: Keith Strickland