Less Than Pure
A-Ha · Lifelines
I hear this great new place has opened up
And when we get there
I don't know It's taken ages
Don't you know
How long how long
Will this go on
How long how long
Time drags on
How long I find I
can't go on much longer now
But the place in question's hard to find
Not a cab ride to the door
As you wonder in your doubtful mind
Is it really worth all that and more
We seem to be a little lost or something
I'm not really sure about the choice we're making
The toil it's taking on
How long how long
Will this go on
How long how long
The time drags on
How long
I find I can't go on much longer now
But the place in question's hard to find
Like an illness with no cure
And our heads are getting wearier
And our hearts are less than pure
Less than pure
How long I find
I can't go on much longer now
And the place in question's hard to find
Not a cab ride to the door
And our heads are getting wearier
And our hearts are less than pure
Less Than Pure
Released on the 1986 album Lifelines, "Less Than Pure" is a synth-pop track by the Norwegian band A-Ha. The song exemplifies the group's signature sound, blending melodic pop structures with electronic instrumentation that became a hallmark of their early career. It features the distinctive vocal style of lead singer Morten Harket, characterized by his emotive delivery and soaring high notes. The track was part of a period where A-Ha solidified their international reputation, contributing to their success with anthemic songs that defined the mid-1980s synth-pop landscape. While not one of their most commercially charted singles, the song remains a representative piece of their discography, showcasing the atmospheric production and lyrical themes of the era.