Meeting you with a view to a kill
Face to face in secret places, feel the chill

Nightfall covers me, but you know the plans I'm making
Still overseas, could it be the whole Earth opening wide
A sacred why, a mystery gaping inside
A week is why, until we

Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire
To fatal sounds of broken dreams
Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire

The choice for you is the view to a kill
Between the shades assassination standing still

Earth's crystal tears, fall of snowflakes on your body
First time in years to drench your skin with lover's rosy stain
A chance to find the phoenix for the flame
A chance to die, but can we

Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire
To fatal sounds of broken dreams
Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire

When all we see is the view to a kill


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  • +3
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    This song always makes me think of the cold. Like stepping out on a January morning and the 15 degree air punches you in the face cold.

    mosesblahon September 06, 2010   Link
  • +2
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    This is the Best James Bond Theme song Ever

    Maddog2148on February 24, 2002   Link
  • +2
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    I like the songs by Garbage, Tina Turner, Nancy Sinatra, Shirley Bassey (x2), and hell, even the one by Rita Coolidge (All Time High from Octopussy). The problem is, what metric are we going by when we define the best Bond song? The one that exemplifies what Bond was about? Or the best song period? No one can even agree on which Bond was better -- the goofy/campy Moore, serious Dalton, neutered Brosnan, or classic Connery. No need to bust on any particular song. Let's just talk about each song in its own context.

    It's energetic, with classic Bond brass stabs (though synth-generated). What a contrast to the previous Coolidge song, which was a light music snorefest (although it did match its own movie)! Bassline and thumping percussion help move it along. I agree with Kez, it's 80's New Romantic, with overtones of secret agents. A perfect fit to the movie. Come on, it had Walken in it! AND Grace Jones.

    ismon January 28, 2006   Link
  • +1
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    This is the best Bond theme I've heard. Though I also liked Goldeneye.

    I read somewhere that the lead singer referred to this song as something along the lines of "fatal attraction", to use the cliche, not in regards to the movie.

    Canadaon March 20, 2005   Link
  • +1
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    The ULTIMATE Bond theme!

    law4on September 30, 2008   Link
  • +1
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    Nothing beats "For Your Eyes Only" as the best James Bond song (IMO). It captured the essence of Greece, featured prominently in the movie. Amazing song.

    StarTrekFanon October 22, 2014   Link
  • 0
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    I disagree with you Maddog. I think 'Live and Let Die' is better. But you are entitled to your opinion.

    Ferthukoon April 23, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    i agree with ferthuko, this song is not half as good as live and let die or the world is not enough by garbage

    destinationnowhereon August 20, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    hey, guive the guys a chance....it was the 80s....new romantic period....come on....maddog, i'm with you

    Kezon April 30, 2003   Link
  • 0
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    the living daylights is the second best Bond song ever, closely behind LALD

    superbowl4meon June 19, 2003   Link

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