Lead singer Holly Johnson wrote the lyrics as an "incantation against death and lethargy".
: It stretches the original 5-minute track into a complex 12:07 epic, blending high-energy rock-dance with atmospheric spoken word. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Rage hard (1986 Extended)
Released in August 1986, was the high-stakes comeback single for Frankie Goes To Hollywood, serving as the lead track for their second album, Liverpool . The "Extended" or "Young Person's Guide to the 12-inch Mix" is a sprawling, 12-minute masterpiece of 1980s maximalism, famously produced by Stephen Lipson and Trevor Horn at ZTT Records. The 12-Inch Experience Lead singer Holly Johnson wrote the lyrics as