Lifted

Lighthouse Family

About Lifted

"Lifted" is a song written by British duo Lighthouse Family, for their debut album Ocean Drive (1996). The song was produced by Mike Peden. It was released as the lead single on May 1995 and reached the top 70 in the United Kingdom. In February 1996 the song was re-released, reaching a new peak of number four in the United Kingdom and reaching the top 40 in Austria, Iceland and Ireland, as well as on the Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary chart. In 1999 "Lifted" was again re-released but with a different single cover. Billboard felt singer Tunde Baiyewu's style drew similarities to Seal; and called it a "wonderful British-soul single... With its shuffling, funk-derived beat and strumming melody." 


Year:
2002
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I'd really love to be alone without all the
Ache and pain and the April showers
But it ain't long before I long for you, like a
Ray of hope, coming through the blue moon

When it all gets dark again
The whole thing falls apart I guess
It doesn't really matter 'bout the rain
'Cause we'll get through it anyway
We'll get up and start again

'Cause we could be lifted, lifted, lifted
We could be Lifted
From the shadows, lifted
Oh we could be, lifted up today
Lifted all the way, you and I forever
Baby, lifted, lifted, lifted, hey

It's undisturbable the peace we found
In a bright new space up above the clouds
Everything is understandable
You don't have to say anything too loud

When all our luck runs out again
We're brought back down to solid ground
I wouldn't say I'm mad about the rain
But we'll get through it anyway
We'll get back to the start again

'Cause we could be lifted, lifted, lifted
We could be lifted
From the shadows, lifted
Oh we could be, lifted up today
Lifted all the way, you and I forever
Baby, lifted, we could be lifted, we could be lifted, hey

We could be lifted, we could be lifted, we could be lifted
You and I forever
We could be lifted, we could be lifted, yeah we could be lifted
We could be lifted up to new horizons

Lifted, lifted up today, lifted all the way, yeah we could be lifted
We could be lifted, from the shadows, we could be lifted
Lifted up to new horizons
When it all gets dark again, it doesn't really matter 'bout the rain
When it all gets dark again, it doesn't really matter 'bout the rain

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Lighthouse Family

Lighthouse Family are a British musical duo that rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and remained active until the early 2000s. Vocalist Tunde Baiyewu and keyboardist Paul Tucker formed the act in 1993 in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK after meeting while studying at university. Their 1995 debut album Ocean Drive sold more than 1.8 million copies in the UK alone and established them as a popular easy listening duo throughout Europe. more »

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Written by: Emmanuel Tunde Baiyewu, Martin Brammer, Paul John Tucker

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song Released and Album Name
"Lifted" by the Lighthouse Family was initially released on 5th February 1995. It was the lead single from their debut album 'Ocean Drive.'
Chart Performance
Upon its second release, "Lifted" became a top ten hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at no. 4 in 1996.
Song Creators
"Lifted" was written by band members Paul Tucker and Tunde Baiyewu, along with songwriter Martin Brammer.
Video Director
The music video for "Lifted" was directed and produced by Mark Pattison and Michael Seresin.
Genre Of The Song
"Lifted" is a pop and soul song that demonstrates the Lighthouse Family’s unique sound.
Times of Re-release
The song was re-released as the third single in 1995, following the success of "Ocean Drive."
Critical Response
The song was received warmly by critics. Its uplifting message and the smooth vocals of lead singer Baiyewu were particularly appreciated.
Influences
The Lighthouse Family's sound is deeply rooted in American soul and pop, which you can clearly hear in "Lifted."
Soundtrack Appearances
"Lifted" has made its way into the soundtracks of movies like "You, Me and Marley" and It’s been played in several TV series, such as "Cold Feet."
Legacy of the Song
Up till date, "Lifted" is one of the tracks synonymous with the duo's name, and it still receives airplay on radio stations across the globe.
Cover Versions
Several artists, including British singer-songwriter Lizzie Deane and contemporary Christian band I Am They, have covered "Lifted."
International Success
Outside of the UK, "Lifted" has also achieved success in several countries, like New Zealand and Australia, where it reached the top 40 on their respective charts.

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