Duran Duran - Face For Today Lyrics






A little ray of comfort in the afternoon
To brighten up the room
To lighten up your mood
The whole world is an ink spot on a plastic spoon
You can fight it
Or invite it
Live beside it, laughing 'til you're crying

Hold on to your time boy
Don't be scared of what they'll say
You'll pull it off fine girl
If you got the face for today... yeh!
Oh yeh, oh yeh... mmmm

Around around the wall of death around you go
What keeps you in the air
Is having not a care
Yeh
And time flies like a dancing man on crystal glow
You can fight it
Or invite it
Live beside it, laughing 'til you're crying

Hold on to your time boy
Don't be scared of what they'll say
You'll pull it off fine girl
You've got that thing which makes us smile, yeh!
Hold on to your time boy
Make up your own fat caché
You'll pull it off fine girl
If you got the face for today... yeh!
Yeh
When you got the face for today... yeh!
Hold on to your time boy
Don't be scared of what they'll say
You'll pull it off fine girl
You've got that thing which makes us smile, yeh!
Hold on to your time boy
Wake up on that speeding train
You'll pull it off fine girl
If you got the face for today... yeh!
The face for today... yeh!
The face for today... yeh!





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  1. i.... p....

    my dad likey

  2. c.... ....

    I can't help but press play again as soon as it's finished ...

  3. A.... D....

    this is song is Duran Duran!

  4. �.... �....

    Этот альбом действительно позитивный

  5. p.... ....

    Someone needs to shove that "Drum kit" up Rogers ass

  6. R.... W....

    Exactly musicbtweenus2, Another mind blowing chorus, the work is excellent that Duran Duran does. The music they put out is the best in the world. I noticed again 32 thumbs down, WHY? I don't get it, nor do I understand it? Makes no sense to me at all. All I can say is those 32 people who voted thumbs down, you don't know music.

  7. T.... l....

    BRILLIAANT!!!

  8. M.... L....

    There are many great tracks on this album. Duran Duran embraces their 80s history and incorporates it into what has come since. The result is wonderful.

    M.... L....

    Well said. Hyvin sanottu.

  9. N.... 8....

    Rondo'veneziano stile🇮🇹🇮🇹👍👍

  10. O.... ....

    Wow! I’m so glad someone sent this to me. Was a huge fan of the early stuff and like a lot of people cut them off sometime in the 90’s thinking they would never have another appealing song to me. Going to check out others now.

  11. L.... R....

    This a Song to start a super very good Weekend!!!

  12. S.... S....

    The keyboard solo is AMAZING. I'm not a fan of Duran Duran, but this is so good. My #1 song from all their albums combined

  13. R.... E....

    PG's has some of the best melodies DD have ever written and this is no exception. Fantastic stuff.

  14. l.... F....

    Melhor banda do mundo !!

  15. S.... W....

    Love it!

  16. R.... Y....

    Possibly the best song of the album. Duran were, are and will always b, CLASS!!!! LOL.
    From a 30 plus year fan!

  17. R.... T....

    Very Duran Duran!!!! This is their sound. They haven't lost it.
    Takes us all back to their early days.
    Face For Today is a musical time machine. :D

  18. S.... U....

    These guys just produce superb songs, year after year, decade after decade. Never stale, dated, or done. Hat's off to one of the premier pop / rock bands, that gave generations great music to enjoy!!

  19. A.... L....

    Pra mim uma das músicas mais bonitas da música mundial. E o melhor álbum do Duran. Celebro o novo.

  20. S.... R....

    LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  21. L.... M....

    duran duran son magnificos ¡¡¡

  22. C.... ....

    I'm a DuranDuran fan since i was 9 or 10 years old,it's something you can chosse,it''s something that come since you born,you know what i mean,i love this song sound like old times but is fresh like new days,is especial song that make me feel so happy,it can'texplain it,Simón voice is better througth the years,last time i saw them were in sonnar Barcelona 2015,i wish that DuranDuran come back to Barcelona soon.thanks for these years of music

  23. K.... S....

    How I love this track...how proud I am of Duran Duran! Long live my band...my loves, forever! <3

  24. J.... C....

    Not sure if Andy Taylor would have fit into this album. I do miss his raw sound thou. Duran needs recapture that again.

  25. L.... X....

    Love this song....thats my fave song of Paper Gods.....fantastic...amazing... astonishing...this is DD!!! ❤❤❤❤

  26. C.... W....

    I AM BREAKING THE 158,158 VIEW TIE. DURAN DURAN IS THE GREATEST!!!!!

  27. J.... H....

    ohhh yeah!....oooohhhh yeah!!..........mmmmmmmm

  28. G.... I....

    Their melodies are unique.

  29. t.... ....

    Don't really like the rest of this album -- but LOVE this song. Excellent job Double D.

  30. G.... I....

    There is a bit of New Moon on Monday in this too. Defo. Its the lifting keyboards as the chorus kicks in.

  31. L.... M....

    Amazing! Deserves more views!!

  32. S.... O....

    Still waiting to hear this one LIVE!!

  33. S.... ....

    I wonder who these fuckers are posting away. The idea of them being old Duran Duran fans is a strange one because the BAND actually used guitars, real instruments and had interesting song writing, not simple dance chart tunes. Even Depeche Mode, OMD and Talk Talk did not sound this pop and Duran were way more Rock than those bands!

    S.... ....

    I call bullshit. These are probably Greatest hits fans who liked the Reflex - they sound like the people who go clubbing and listen to shit tunes - which is exactly what this song sounds like. It could be one of a 100 tracks played any night in a club. You lame assholes!

  34. R.... ....

    Been 1.5 yrs since PG's release and I still come back to this one as my favourite. It's just so strong on melody.

  35. T.... B....

    Mrs Powell this is for you

  36. D.... H....

    I'm really loving this album, Duran Duran you have really pleasantly surprised me ghow you have bigged up the game, great stuff, but still the Duran unique style in there!!!

  37. R.... C....

    EXCELENTE

  38. C.... ....

    This song should be a single. It's so good!

  39. D.... A....

    Fantastic song!!! Love it!!! 💞

  40. R.... ....

    wish they had put this on the set list for the last tour..and a few more PG tracks. in fact they need to mix up their set list when they restart the tour nxt yr...i wish!

    R.... ....

    Rif2020 I agree, I was honestly surprised at how little of the new album they played, maybe three songs I can remember? It seemed the were tailoring to the old timing Duranies more than fans of the new album.

    R.... ....

    I agree xx

  41. S.... S....

    Uma das músicas mais bonitas do Duran sem dúvida. Um espetáculo.

  42. A.... F....

    I wish someone in their staff would listen to their fans on what songs we all think are good and should be released as singles with videos! Drives me crazy when they don't! Grrr This song should have been released as well as "Universe Alone", "Only In Dreams", "Valentine Stone" and "Paper Gods". Hello.... Is There Anyone Out There? lol

    A.... F....

    They did that once with Someone Else, Not Me... and as good of a song as it was, it didn't exactly light the charts on fire either.

  43. A.... F....

    Paper Gods is amazing! Can't get enough of it. Keep up the good work and stay away from the rap artists! Do your own thing. Preferably with Mark Ronson and Russell Mulcahy! Hint hint. More epic videos please!

  44. A.... F....

    I LOVE THIS SONG! Nick is amazing on the keys!

  45. D.... X....

    The best song of 2015... Best song by Duran Duran in 30 years... Wake up DD! This is the type of song and sound you should be producing from now on!

    D.... X....

    agreed xx

    D.... X....

    without a doubt - its one of them

  46. N.... F....

    This is actually quite good..

    N.... F....

    @Nusse Fuffs If you dont think this song is good then youre gay.

    N.... F....

    Very clever, Im impressed by your ability to analyze music.

    N.... F....

    I have listened to DD for = well 1982 - and i know everything they have put out. Everything. Nothing missed. No B side, cover version or obscure track. Nothing has bypassed my radar. That said, i have hundreds of tracks of DD to consider and i consider this - musically similar to the likes of New Moon ON Monday, the 7 and the Ragged Tiger album - only contemporary - very uber cool sounding. But defo Duran hallmark stamped on it. Lyrically - one of the best in my opinion. This song is about 'addiction' - i know this because i work in the field of addiction - "a little ray of comfort in the afternoon...the whole world is an inkspot on a plastic spoon...hold on to your time boy..." and "around and around the wall of death...keeps you in the air...time flies like a dancing man on crystal blow" - totally referencing addiction life. Totally. The killer chorus Duran hallmark - so similar to something from Rio - but not quite. Sung in a way the original Duran classics were. This in my opinion is Old Duran Duran infused with present day Duran Duran - a genetic hybrid of styles of early and present moment wrapped around meaningful and discreet lyrics about addiction and coping with it. My favourite from the Paper Gods album, followed by What are the Chances ( a very close second, and a classic automatically in Duran Duran canon, and of course Butterfly Girl - a close 3rd - again automatic entry into classic Duran canon beside their best ever). 11/10 for Face For Today.

  47. V.... B....

    The new Bond theme tune.

  48. M.... F....

    Great song, love it..

  49. d.... l....

    They dont play this on the live

    d.... l....

    shows ?

    d.... l....

    I know. I wish they would have. It's one of the best songs!

    d.... l....

    +Angela Fisher Hi ang i was amazed as well that they did'nt include any tracks from the '' all ye need i''s now album on the tour , great album part from the title track
    still loved the show when they played here in manchester uk

  50. H.... O....

    I love the entire album...including the bonus tracks. How did "Planet Roaring" miss the main tracks???? That's probably the one song I'd pick to hear live if I had to choose. "Face For Today" was the only one to have me up and dancing on the first listen. The album is very 'layered'..for a better lack of words. The more you listen, the more you like it. Cheers to DD, you did incredible! See you on tour soon!

  51. J.... V....

    The keyboards are absolutely fantastic!!! Nick Rhodes is a genius...

    J.... V....

    +Juan Vazquez Agreed.

  52. K.... M....

    This song is incredibly catchy, wonderfully infectious, and it won't let you stay in a bad mood; a great pick-me-up song if ever there was one:)

  53. E.... P....

    Love this song :) ps would love to make a music video for the band :)

  54. l.... ....

    simon c'est pour quand les clips ? je t'<3

  55. R.... ....

    I was dubious abt this very EDM sounding album on first listen but now i find that I can't get some the tunes out of my head...FFT is my absolute fave track (for a long time perhaps and not just from this album) - its just so melodic!!
    I'm just so impressed with and proud of the the guys..how they continually manage to keep driving their sound forward (whether or not I and other long-time fans personally like the given style of music is irrelevant to a degree) ..that's what it's abt for true musicians and not just mere entertainers (albeit DD are both in spades).

    R.... ....

    Rif2020 I just buy the albums without even listening to them I'm a big duranie and there my life band

  56. R.... ....

    I was dubious abt this very EDM sounding album on first listen but now i find that I can't get some the tunes out of my head...FFT is my absolute fave track (for a long time perhaps and not just from this album) - its just so melodic!!
    I'm just so impressed with and proud of the the guys..how they continually manage to keep driving their sound forward (whether or not I and other long-time fans personally like the given style of music is irrelevant to a degree) ..that's what it's abt for true musicians and not just mere entertainers (albeit DD are both in spades).

  57. f.... ....

    Of course, I hope Paper Gods will not the DD last album, but even if it were their last work, well, I think this song symbolize the closing of a long way that started since the early days of girls on film and planet earth. 35 years of awesome music, thanks DD.

  58. b.... l....

    Love this track,brilliant.

  59. t.... ....

    Great song!

  60. c.... s....

    The keyboards and strings are beautiful.

  61. T.... S....

    And time flies like a dancing man on crystal glow... This song heightens my desire !!!

  62. T.... S....

    It's crazy to realize the amazing career they have

  63. W.... ....

    Duran Duran are back baby! Very groovy this one. "The whole world is an ink spot on a plastic spoon". Best line ever!

  64. J.... C....

    Loving this DD...so very you guys and add a taste of 70s feel :D

  65. R.... C....

    Essa musica me lembra muito a fase Seven and the Ragged Tiger.
    Os teclados e os vocais são fantasticos!

  66. D.... V....

    Great song. I hope it won't be overlooked on a set list for concert and be considered a "b" side-- Although many faves of Durannie "Friends of Mine" would say that b-sides are the best. I agree. Simply Durantastic!!

  67. r.... p....

    incredible song, i love dd

  68. g.... ....

    Love this track! It should be released as a single.

  69. K.... M....

    This song is so uplifting, I love the lyrics; and I can never seem to sit still when I play it. I'm called to dance every time:)

  70. G.... ....

    PAPER GODS is the best Album they've ever made!

  71. D.... S....

    I have to say this is a great track. Great use of syth for a long while, usually over the top and too complicated. The break out of the the chorus is a straight back to the early 80's a bit cheesy but nostalgic, Definitely a break through on syth and sequencing, it's  clean, driven and uplifting with a great beat. Just heard it while driving back to brum in 7  years on the bypass to maypole, down to kings heath. Brought back all those memories from eddies wine bar on john bright street ,highbury rd, partying in Digbeth is it really 4 decades ago?  I'll meet you at the crown for a pint.

  72. A.... D....

    My favourite song from PG album.

  73. V.... F....

    Class is class, timeless!!!!

  74. S.... V....

    Great song. Great synth. Name another band that has a synth and a brilliant talent like Nick Rhodes. Duran Duran continues to dominate!

  75. A.... I....

    Bellissima, melodica, potente siete sempre ad altissimi livelli !! Complimenti.

  76. B.... ....

    La mejor canción del álbum y una de las mejores de toda su carrera. Seguidora desde los 16 años, forman parte de mi vida, su música parece escrita para mi, son uno de los pilares de mi vida. Amo su música: siempre elegante, distinta y sobre todo me hace feliz, siempre, mi mejor medicina. Canciones como esta me hacen sentir invencible, como ellos, no quiero que pare la música ni que dejéis de componer, brillantes, impecables, gracias por existir.

  77. T.... M....

    love this song,,and paper gods album is freekin amazing,,love the whole album!!!

  78. J.... D....

    Great f@#&ng song!

  79. K.... R....

    The track is great, but I don't know if this is me, or if the uploaded track has jacked-up volume levels that keep going up and down 5-8dB. Like, it's quiet for a few seconds, then gets hella loud across all the entire track.

    K.... R....

    +Kevin Roosa this is to avoid ilegal copy.

  80. Y.... ....

    For me the more enjoyable song of the album. I don't mind to find similarities with previous albums, this is Simon Le Bon at his best in 2015.

    Y.... ....

    The best song I ever

  81. J.... ....

    Why are not they playing this one live?

    J.... ....

    Live in Budokan

  82. S.... S....

    My FAVORITE song from the album.

  83. r.... n....

    This song is absolutely FANTASTIC! It's high energy and has lots of umph. The band MUST make a killer video for it and release it as an official 2nd single. It has great airplay potantial, and will propell the band and "Paper "Gods" to a new height.

  84. J.... T....

    30 year old concept and image, still all those 40-50 + grannies keep buying the concert tickets!!

  85. J.... T....

    Is it me or is Simon le Bons voice so grating, tracks with other vocalists sound so much better with out him or just him dubbed into the background.

    J.... T....

    +Joseph Torres Yep, it is you. Simon has never sounded as good as he has on this album...He has nailed it! Just an opinion from a 40-50+ granny who has tickets to next week's Hollywood Bowl gig.

    J.... T....

    I rest my case lol. John and Nick are very talented writers. As a musician myself and my son in an inspiring band it's amazing to see the young raw talent out there. Did you enjoy the spin off powerstation with Robert palmer fronting them that's what I mean. Hope you enjoy your concert. From watching the audience must say you ladies can still strut pretty good :)

  86. d.... ....

    Simon said in an interview, that this was one of the best albums, they've done in a long time....... Crap, he wasn't high, when he voiced that. This album has so many potential hits, screaming to be released. I wish them all the best. Long live DD!

  87. L.... L....

    I have been listening to you guys since I was 11 in 1981 ... and now is 2015!!! Thanks for all these years filled with great music... Love the whole album!!!!!!! And of course there is that special guy--Nick Rhodes.

    L.... L....

    +Lora Latinovic hahah me too

    L.... L....

    Hi lora i first seen duran in1981 and ive not stopped being a fan since , were at paper Gods now after all this time and its so good !!!! :)

    L.... L....

    hello lora me to absoulte album

    L.... L....

    +김서진 there is DD and then the rest!! Cheers 🍷🍷

    L.... L....

    Me too! I can remember lying in front of the telly aged 10, watching them do Planet Earth on Top Of The Pops for the first time in February 1981, and at the end I said to myself, "That's very good, I like that." 37 years later they're still my favourite band ever and I have the tattoo to prove it! x

  88. P.... N....

    The best song of the album. Pure Duran Duran chorus!!!

  89. l.... ....

    if i have to choose ONE DANCE song in this new album i choose FACE FOR TODAY! Brillant!!! and i think that this song "deserves" a 12" Night Version...like in old times...Great!!!

  90. L.... D....

    It's going to become my fav track of the entire album: the more i listen to it, the more i appreciate it!
    Anyway, paper Gods is a great, great album. there'aren't almost filler-songs!

    L.... D....

    +La Debby The only, but really awful track is danceophobia. It's terrible!!! Much better Cinderella's ride or On evil beach.

    L.... D....

    +La Debby Oh yes, it's great in fact, but you have to go through it several times. For me this album is like wine. The Universe Alone is out of this world, Face for Today and What are the Chances are my favs too..

    L.... D....

    Definitely my fav, but "Valentine Stone" is another that gets to you after time.

  91. L.... D....

    You can hear all Duran Duran's style , in this song, in a modern dress. So a fantastic track! Cathchy refrain.

  92. F.... F....

    Fantastic song.   DD should release it for airplay along with Butterfly Girl and Sunset Garage.  All 3 songs have awesome potential for chart success.   This is the type of music DD fans expect from DD.  Old and new DD fans should be captivated.

  93. m.... 2....

    Duran Duran YOU'VE got that thing which makes us smile, YEAH !

  94. H.... ....

    The violins are so dope at the end, I could listen to Le Bon sing melody all day.

  95. �.... �....

    zamana ayak uydurma çabaları DJGKLDSFHDHFVKDF

  96. A.... G....

    I just can't stop listening to it :* ;)

  97. A.... G....

    Strongly agree should be released as a single will head over the top <3 do it guys <3 :*

  98. A.... G....

    Absolutely Duran Duran as I knew them I have no words because this song goes directly to my heart it is awesome, gives me goose bumps definitely a #1 I think I have already heard it 10 times in one evening so relaxing I have no other words great job guys always loving you fantastic <3

  99. Y.... V....

    This is the best track in the album, i really feel the nick dna in it... LOVE IT !!!!

    Y.... V....

    I agree :)

  100. w.... e....

    the best song of the album!!! real DD <3