It Doesn't Have to Be This Way
It Doesn't Have to Be This Way
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Overview
Not included in any known risky playlists
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Audio Analysis
Mood, energy, danceability, and tempo.
Melodicness
59%
0.59
Valence
31%
0.31
Energy
22%
0.22
Acousticness
84%
0.84
Danceability
28%
0.28
BPM
93 BPM
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4,368
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0
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1,088,689
Playlist follower reach (sum)
21,560+
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Credits
Songwriting, production, and contributor credits for this track
Composer
- Robert Howard
Lyricist
- Robert Howard
Main Artist
- The Blow Monkeys
Producer
- Michael Baker
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Release Date
Jan 1, 1987
Copyright
This compilation (P) 2002 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Content Rating
Clean
ISRC
Updated Sep 25, 2026, 7:59 AM
First discovered Oct 14, 2025, 9:50 AM
First discovered Oct 14, 2025, 9:50 AM