Story Behind The Song
"Under the Milky Way" is a single by Australian alternative rock band The Church released in February 1988 with their album, Starfish. The song was written by bass guitarist and vocalist Steve Kilbey and his then-girlfriend, Karin Jansson (ex-Pink Champagne, Curious Yellow). It charted in the Top 30 on the Australian Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100 , reaching #24, and won an ARIA Award in 1989 for 'Single of the Year'.
Song Description
Wondering about your significant other
| Song Length |
4:58 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Passive |
Subject |
General, General |
| Similar Artists |
The Cure, Goo Goo Dolls |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
This is a cover song by
The Church