Slender Frame
A-Ha · East Of The Sun West Of The Moon
Your coat is hanging loosely
On your slender frame
There's many roads to leave by
But few come back again
I don't believe it
I believe it
Take a look around and see
What's stopping you is stopping me
One moonless night we'll make it right
And vanish in the dark of night
Pack up your things and go
Run down the road, don't take it slow
Pack up your things today and run away
Yeah, run away
You say it's useless crying
Never got you far
You claim there's none as lonely
Lonely as you are
I don't believe it
I believe it
Take a look around and see
What's breaking you is breaking me
One moonless night we'll make it right
And vanish in the dark of night
On your slender frame
There's many roads to leave by
But few come back again
I don't believe it
I believe it
Take a look around and see
What's stopping you is stopping me
One moonless night we'll make it right
And vanish in the dark of night
Pack up your things and go
Run down the road, don't take it slow
Pack up your things today and run away
Yeah, run away
You say it's useless crying
Never got you far
You claim there's none as lonely
Lonely as you are
I don't believe it
I believe it
Take a look around and see
What's breaking you is breaking me
One moonless night we'll make it right
And vanish in the dark of night
Slender Frame
Released in 1985 on the album East Of The Sun West Of The Moon, Slender Frame stands as a defining track in the synth-pop canon. The song features the distinctive vocal interplay between Morten Harket and Magne Furuholmen, blending melancholic lyrics with the band's signature synthesizer-driven sound. As a centerpiece of their mid-80s discography, it exemplifies the genre's atmospheric depth and emotional resonance. The recording remains a staple of A-Ha's live performances and has been widely covered, cementing its status as an enduring classic that influenced countless subsequent artists in the electronic and new wave movements.