Separate Ways May 2026

This power ballad is one of Journey's most enduring hits and a staple of 1980s arena rock.

"Separate Ways" typically refers to one of three major cultural landmarks: the classic 1983 rock hit by the band Journey, the story-driven expansion for the video game Resident Evil 4 , or a notable short story by Japanese author Ichiyo Higuchi. 1. Journey: "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" (1983) Separate Ways

: The video is famously remembered for its "air instrument" choreography on a wharf in New Orleans. While widely criticized and often cited as one of the "worst" music videos by MTV for its amateurish production, it remains a culturally iconic piece of '80s media. This power ballad is one of Journey's most

: The song saw a massive revival in 2022 after being featured in the trailer for the fourth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things , which led to it topping digital sales charts nearly 40 years after its release. 2. Resident Evil 4: "Separate Ways" (Video Game DLC) Journey: "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" (1983) : The

: It is noted for its driving, rhythmic synth opening and a blend of rock with R&B influences. The song is written in the key of E Minor .

In the Resident Evil franchise, "Separate Ways" is a campaign that allows players to experience the events of Resident Evil 4 from the perspective of . Separate Ways is... fine. ( REVIEW ) Resident Evil 4 Remake

: Written by Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain during a tour, the song was composed on a small Casio keyboard in a hotel room. Lyrically, it is a breakup song that explores the pain of drifting apart while maintaining a sense of resilience and "no hard feelings". It was inspired by the real-life divorces of bandmates Neal Schon and Ross Valory.