Duran Duran, formed in Birmingham in 1978, rose to global fame in the 1980s as one of the most iconic bands of the New Romantic movement. Fronted by Simon Le Bon alongside Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Andy Taylor, the group combined stylish synth-driven pop with rock energy, creating a sound that was both cutting-edge and widely accessible.
Their early albums, including Rio (1982) and Seven And The Ragged Tiger (1983), produced a string of international hits such as “Hungry Like The Wolf,” “Rio,” and “The Reflex,” while their groundbreaking, cinematic music videos made them pioneers of the MTV era. Known for their sharp image and innovative approach, Duran Duran sold millions of records worldwide and became cultural icons of the 1980s. With continued recording and touring success into the present day, they remain one of the most enduring and influential bands in modern pop history.
Duran Duran’s 1983 single “Is There Something I Should Know?” was a milestone moment for the band, giving them their first UK No. 1 hit and further cementing their status as global pop stars. Released as a standalone single between their Rio and Seven And The Ragged Tiger albums, the track captures the band’s signature mix of sharp synths, driving rhythms, and Simon Le Bon’s urgent vocals. Its catchy chorus and polished production made it an instant favorite, resonating with fans at the height of the band’s early success. Decades later, “Is There Something I Should Know?” remains a fan favorite and a snapshot of Duran Duran’s rise as one of the defining bands of the 1980s.
The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart on 26th March 1983.
| A-Side | Is There Something I Should Know? (4:11) (Duran Duran) Produced By Ian Little, Duran Duran |
| B-Side | Faith In This Colour (4:09) (Duran Duran) Produced By Ian Little, Duran Duran |
| Genre | Pop, New Wave, Synthpop |
| Release Date | 14th March 1983 |
| Label | EMI RECORDS |
| Catalogue Number | EMI 5371 |
| Date Of UK Top 40 Entry | 26th March 1983 |
| Highest Chart Position | No. 01 |
| Weeks In UK Top 40 | 07 |
| UK Top 40 Chart Run [7 Weeks] – 26th March 1983 – 7th May 1983 |
| [1]-1-2-3-11-27-34 |
Officially Released Versions
Is There Something I Should Know? [Single Version] [4:11]
Is There Something I Should Know? [Monster Mix] [6:43]
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Lyrics
Please, please tell me now
Please, please tell me now
Please, please tell me now
Please, please tell me now
I made a break, I run out yesterday
Tried to find my mountain hideaway
Maybe next year, maybe no go
I know you’re watching me
Every minute of the day, yeah
I’ve seen the signs
And the looks and the pictures
That give your game away, yeah
There’s a dream that strings the road
With broken glass for us to hold
And I cut so far before I had to say
Please, please tell me now
Is there something I should know?
Is there something I should say
That would make you come my way?
Do you feel the same?
‘Cause you don’t let it show
People stare and cross the road from me
And jungle drums
They all clear the way for me
Can you read my mind?
Can you see in the snow?
And fiery demons all dance
When you walk through that door
Don’t say you’re easy on me
You’re about as easy as a nuclear war
There’s a dream that strings the road
With broken glass for us to hold
And I cut so far before I had to say
Please, please tell me now
Is there something I should know?
Is there something I should say
That would make you come my way?
Do you feel the same?
‘Cause you don’t let it show
Please, please tell me now
Is there something I should know?
Is there something I should say
That would make you come my way?
Please, please tell me now
Can you see what makes me blow?
Can you see how much I’d die
Every time it passes by?
Please, please tell me now
What it takes to make it show
Is there something I should know?
Is there something I should know?
Written By John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon
