“Never Tear Us Apart” was a bit of an anomaly in the INXS catalog. First off, it’s one of the band’s few recorded ballads. INXS rarely slowed down the RPMs this much. Second, it’s a blues song through and through. Devoid of the INXS rock and new wave pedigree. But it’s probably my favorite INXS song. Those who grew up in the 80’s will remember “Never Tear Us Apart” as one of the best ballads of the era. From beginning to end, it’s strong on instrumentation. But its biggest strength is the power of its dramatic pauses. Few songs use pauses so masterfully.

“We could live for a thousand years. But if I hurt you, I'd make wine from your tears. I told you that we could fly. 'Cause we all have wings, but some of us don't know why.”