Northern Lights
Renaissance
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[Chorus] The northern lights are in my mind They guide me back to you The northern lights are in my eyes They guide me back to you Desination outward bound I turn to see the northern lights behind the wing Horizons seem to beckon me Learned how to cry too young So now I live to sing The northern lights are in my mind They guide me back to you Horizons seem to beckon me Learned how to cry too young So now I live to sing Though it's hard away from you Travelling roads and just passing through It's not for money and it's not for fame I just can't explain, sometimes it's lonely Marking the space between the days Early hours pass away I sing to you of northern lights I sing for you of northern nights Past or future, here or there Shelter comes in words from you, so talk to me I hear your voice, it comforts me In morning dreams I take your hand You walk with me The northern lights are in my mind They guide me back to you Peace enfolds the still night air Home again I look for you and find you there Desintation homeward now Take the easy way, bring me down Making the hard way now I see Hard to be really free, I'm missing you near me Marking the space between the days Early hours pass away I sing to you of northern lights I sing for you of northern nights The northern lights are in my mind They guide me back to you The northern nights are in my eyes They guide me back to you [Chorus: x 3]
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Written by: Michael Dunford, Betty Thatcher
Lyrics © DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Band History"Northern Lights" is a song by the British Symphonic Rock group "Renaissance." They were originally formed in 1969 by ex-Yardbirds members Keith Relf and Jim McCarty.
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Popular Album"Northern Lights" is from the album "A Song for All Seasons," which was the eighth studio album by Renaissance, released in 1978.
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Chart Success"Northern Lights" achieved considerable success in the United Kingdom, reaching number 10 in the UK Singles Charts making it the band's only top ten hits in the UK.
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Musical StyleThe song, as well as the rest of the band's repertoire, is known for its blend of rock, folk and classical music influences, with complex arrangements, and lyrical themes often drawing from mythology, fantasy and nature.
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Creative WritingThe lyrics were written by Betty Thatcher, the non-performing lyricist for Renaissance, and the music was composed by the band's pianist, John Tout.
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Radio AirplayThe song was played extensively on Radio 1 by presenter Terry Wogan in the late 1970s.
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Television PerformanceThe band performed the song on the popular BBC music show Top of the Pops in 1978 when the single was climbing the chart.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists, including Clive Nolan and Oliver Wakeman on their 2002 album "The Hound of the Baskervilles."
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Vital RoleAccording to band members, "Northern Lights" played a significant role in increasing Renaissance's popularity and commercial success.
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Modern PerformanceIn recent years, remaining members of Renaissance have continued to perform "Northern Lights" at live shows.
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Message of the SongThe song is believed to depict longing for home while touring, with references to the band's American tours in the lyrics.
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Classic StatusDue to its chart success and beautiful composition, "Northern Lights" is often considered one of the classics of the progressive rock genre.
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