Orphan was a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
They formed in the early 1980s and were a culmination of two previous bands, The Pumps and Orphan. The Pumps had already achieved a very strong regional following. Members of both Orphan and The Pumps still play occasional gigs around Winnipeg. More...
This song is from their 1985 album "Salute". The lead single "Lyin' To Me" worked its way up the charts, followed by "Open Up The Skies", both hovering around the top 30 in Canada, thanks in part to MuchMusic and MTV both giving the video regular rotation.
Deliciously angsty lyrics, perfectly capturing the injustice of heartbreak.
"I've never really been the jealous type
But you're making me squirm inside
I demand a little justice this time
What you've done is a mortal crime"...
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