Filling Up with Heaven
The Human League
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Once there was a vision Once there was a glow Once there was a certainty No chance could overthrow Hope was scorched by summer Crushed and beaten down Once there was a winner Now there was a clown Without you life had seemed so But now I'm Filling up with Heaven Without you life had Seemed so hostile Filling up with Heaven But maybe with you it's all worthwhile Now I'm filling up with Heaven No baby no baby no baby no Filling up No baby no baby baby baby no Filling up No baby no baby no baby no No baby no baby baby baby no All the fortune that my Luck had brought It couldn't even make me smile Without you life had seemed so A lonely hideaway my last resort All achievement infantile Now I'm Filling up with Heaven Without you life had Seemed so hostile Filling up with Heaven But maybe with you it's all worthwhile Hey hey hey As the years had passed by I became more cynical All the magic had died My existence clinical Ow ow ow ow But now I'm Filling up with Heaven Down down Down down Filling up Without you life had Seemed so hostile Down down Down down Hey hey hey hey Filling up with Heaven But maybe with you it's all worthwhile Woah woah woah woah Now I'm Filling up with Heaven Without you life had Seemed so hostile Down down Down down Filling up filling up Filling up with Heaven But maybe with you it's all worthwhile Ow ow ow ow ow Woah woah woah Now I'm Filling up with Heaven Without you life had seemed so Hostile Down down Down down Filling up with Heaven But maybe with you it's all worthwhile Hey hey hey hey Without you life had Seemed so hostile Down down Down down Filling up But maybe with you it's all worthwhile
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Written by: IAN STANLEY, PHILIP OAKEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band History"The Human League" is an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1977. They became pioneers in the electronic music genre that became popular in the 1980s.
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Song Facts"Filling Up with Heaven" is a song by The Human League from their 1995 album titled "Octopus."
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CompositionThe song was written by the band members - Philip Oakey, Neil Sutton, and Jo Callis.
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Album RankingThe song featured on their album "Octopus", this album reached number six in the UK Albums Chart. It was their highest-charting new studio album of original material since 1981's "Dare".
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as the third single from the album in June 1996.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song reached number 36 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Filling Up with Heaven" is noted for its futuristic qualities, something that The Human League often incorporated into their videos.
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Song StyleKnown for their progressive, electronic sound, "Filling Up with Heaven" does not stray from The Human League's popular style. The song contains dreamy lyrics and electronic pop melodies, a hallmark of the band's music.
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ReceptionDespite not reaching the heights of success enjoyed by other songs from "The Human League," "Filling Up with Heaven" received mostly positive reviews.
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LegacyThe release of "Filling Up with Heaven" helped solidify The Human League's lasting influence in the synth-pop genre. Even today, the song is considered a classic among fans of the band and the genre.
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