The Internet's Most Enigmatic Song Unveiled After Nearly Two Decades

For nearly two decades, a global network of internet detectives has been fervently trying to unveil the identity of a track universally known as 'the most enigmatic song on the internet.'

At last, they have reached the end of this musical mystery, thanks to a fortuitous find by a diligent researcher, triumphantly shared on Reddit: the song, recorded by an obscure German band from the 1980s called FEX, is titled 'Subways of Your Mind.'

Unraveling the Mystery

The intrigue began back in 2007 when a German sibling duo uploaded a digital copy of a track they had originally taped from the radio onto a cassette during their teenage years. The recording included hits from widely recognized bands such as XTC and The Cure, and one elusive track that stumped listeners until now.

Seeking the track's identity, the siblings turned to the internet for assistance. Enthusiasts with an ear for music joined the quest almost immediately.

Despite their efforts, no trace of the track could be found in music databases. Undeterred, online enthusiasts analyzed instrument sounds and the accent of the lead vocals for clues.

Many listeners categorized the track within the 'New Wave' genre popular in the 1980s, but initially, their attempts to identify it resulted in little progress.

It wasn't until the song made its way onto Reddit in 2019 that interest truly surged. A dedicated subreddit rapidly amassed a large following, with the search becoming a topic of conversation in Germany and beyond.

The pivotal breakthrough occurred recently when a Reddit user, known as 'marijn1412,' declared he had uncovered the song as 'Subways of Your Mind.'

This discovery happened when he stumbled upon former members of FEX during research on a cultural event from the 1980s in northern Germany.

The researcher reached out to FEX, originating from Kiel, who provided him with a version of the long-mysterious song.

After notifying a band member of the track's internet fame, he was asked to hold off on publicizing the find until conferring with other members. However, news soon spread, and the song was listed with GEMA, the German performance rights organization.

The Band's Reaction

Michael Haedrich, at 68 and a former FEX member, expressed astonishment at the revelation, having been entirely unaware of the relentless pursuit for the song over the years.

He marveled at the enduring interest towards a band that never achieved significant success outside their region over four decades ago.

Residing in Munich, Haedrich mentioned that the band is considering reissuing 'Subways of Your Mind,' and are actively seeking out the original recording.

Despite the mysterious track languishing for years, this sudden recognition has come as a surprise to the band members.