Actually, I'm pretty sure the word Stanlow itself does refer to the refinery as it's situated close to where the band come from (and it's visible from miles around so it's unlikely to be a coincidence). No idea what the rest of the song's about, though. I once heard it described as 'a simple love song', or words to that effect, but I always thought there must be more to it than that. I agree that the lack of information is strange. Probably one of my favourite OMD songs, though.
Actually, I'm pretty sure the word Stanlow itself does refer to the refinery as it's situated close to where the band come from (and it's visible from miles around so it's unlikely to be a coincidence). No idea what the rest of the song's about, though. I once heard it described as 'a simple love song', or words to that effect, but I always thought there must be more to it than that. I agree that the lack of information is strange. Probably one of my favourite OMD songs, though.