Saviour

Lights

About Saviour

"Saviour" is the lead single from Canadian singer-songwriter Lights debut album The Listening (2009). It was released on July 6, 2009 in Canada, April 13, 2010 in the United States and May 9, 2010 in the United Kingdom. A week after the song's release in Canada, the song has entered the Canadian Hot 100, debuting at number 49.


Year:
2009
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The night is deafening
When the silence is listening
And I'm down on my knees,
And I know that something is missing.
Because the
Back of my mind is holding things I'm relying in
But I choose to ignore it
Because I'm always denying them

I'm a
Bit of a manic when it's not as I plan it
'Cause I start losing my head
And then I get up in a panic
Remember when we were kids
And always knew when to quit it
Are we denying a crisis
Or are we scared of admitting it?
I don't want to know

I just want to run to you
And break off the chains,
And throw them away
I just want to be so much
And shake off the dust that turned me to rust
Sooner than later,
I'll need a saviour,
I'll need a saviour.

It won't ever change
If you want it to stay the same
I really hate it but I know
It's hard to choose if you're chained and when it's all
All you control 'cause you've got nothing else to hold
You're getting tighter and tighter,
It's getting harder to let it go
I don't want to know

I just want to run to you (I just want to run)
And break off the chains,
And throw them away
I just want to be so much (I just want to be)
And shake off the dust that turned me to rust
Sooner than later,
I'll need a saviour,
I'll need a saviour.

Stand me up and maybe I won't be so small
Free my hands and feet
And maybe I won't always fall
Save me

I just want to run to you (I just want to run)
And break off the chains, (save me)
And throw them away
I just want to be so much (I just want to be)
And shake off the dust (save me)
That turned me to rust
I just want to run to you (just want to run to you)
And break off the chains (save me)
And throw them away
I just want to be so much (just want to be so much)
And shake off the dust (save me)
That turned me to rust
Sooner than later,
I'll need a saviour, (saviour)
I'll need a saviour.

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Lights

Lights (born Valerie Anne Poxleitner on Apr 11, 1987) is a Canadian electropop musician, singer, and songwriter. Some of her notable singles include "Ice", "Second Go", and "Toes". In 2009, she was awarded the Juno Award for New Artist of the Year. more »

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Written by: BEVERLEY KNIGHT, GUY ANTONY CHAMBERS

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Lights" is a pseudonym for the Canadian singer-songwriter Valerie Anne Poxleitner. She adopted her nickname as her stage name because it "best described her music", bright and positive.
Song Information
The song "Saviour" is from Lights' first studio album, "The Listening", released in 2009.
Chart Success
"Saviour" was a popular track from the album, peaking at number four on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart.
Music Style
The song showcases Light's synth-pop style, merging infectious melodies with electronic arrangements.
Song Composition
The song is written in the key of A-flat major and has a tempo of 135 beats per minute.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics talk about realizing one's self-worth, independence, and understanding that you can be your own savior.
Reception
Many critics appreciated how "Saviour" combined Light's sweet, airy vocals with driving synth beats and power pop hooks.
Music Video
The music video for "Saviour" shows Lights trapped in a comic book, a nod to her love for comic books and graphic novels.
Awards
Lights won New Artist of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards, largely bolstered by the success of songs like "Saviour."
Connection to Fans
"Saviour" has become one of Light's signature songs and is a crowd favorite at her live shows.

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