Here
America
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I am thinkin' 'bout the days We led ourselves astray In more than many ways Here, within the time we've spent Wonderin' what we meant By livin' all those years By livin' all those years We are here with nothing to do today It's something we can't explain And tomorrow, where will we be tomorrow? What will we see today? I am thinkin' 'bout the days We led ourselves astray In more than many ways (Here) Here, within the time we've spent Wonderin' what we meant By livin' all those years (Here) By livin' all those years (Here) By livin' all those years (Here) By livin' all those years (Here) By livin' all those years (Here, here, here)
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Written by: GERRY BECKLEY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Data"Here" is a song by the American folk-rock band, America, issued on the Harbourside Music Label. The song was released in 2000, nearly three decades after the group's founding.
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Album ClassificationThis song features on the album 'Human Nature,' which is the group's 12th studio album. It was an attempt to reinvent the band's folk-rock sound for the new millennium.
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Band Members ContributionEasily one of the interesting facts about "Here", it was written by four of the band members – Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Robert White Johnson, along with Bill Mumy.
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Style and SoundAmerica is known for their fusion of folk-rock and pop, and "Here" continues this tradition. The song has an intimate, gentle guitar base with harmonic singing style that became the band’s signature sound.
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Song LengthThe song isn't notably long — it clocks in at roughly 5 minutes and 10 seconds. This is relatively standard for pop songs, but it offers ample time for the band to display their melodic and lyrical skills.
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Critic ReceptionWhile 'Here' did not become a chart-topping hit like some of America's earlier releases, it received fair reviews from music critics who praised its harmonious sound and soothing vibe.
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Commercial SuccessThe album 'Human Nature' that houses the song "Here" didn't secure a high spot on U.S. music charts. However, the band’s popularity allowed it to gain considerable sales worldwide.
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Live PerformanceThe song "Here" was often performed live during America's concerts following the release of the album, becoming a favorite among some fans for its distinctly gentle and emotive appeal.
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Band's PopularityAt the time "Here" was released, America had already established itself as a successful band globally largely due to their hits like "A Horse with No Name", "I Need You", and "Ventura Highway".
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Music VideoUnlike some of the band's earlier hits, "Here" did not have an official music video. However, the song is available on various music streaming platforms and YouTube channel.
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