Lady (You Bring Me Up)
Commodores
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Lady, you bring me up when I'm down, Maybe you're gonna change my life around. You came to me when I was lonely and no one cared. You made me see that I was only, just runnin' scared. I saw your face and somethin' told me, you were the one. You smiled at me and now I see: My life's begun. Lady, (pretty lady) you bring me up when I'm down, Up when I'm down (Maybe you're gonna change my life around) Gonna change my life around Lady, you brought me in from out the rain, yeah Maybe my life will never be the same. Once I was filled with desperation, a solitary man You gave me hope and inspiration, like only true love can. Now I believe in what you're sayin', I'm ten feet tall. This love don't need no explainin', we've got it all. (Lady, you bring me up when I'm down) Up when I'm down Maybe (Maybe you're gonna change my life around) La la la la la la La la la la la la Na na na na na na na La la la la la la la Na na na na na na La la la la la la la la la la la la Oh lady, you bring me up when I'm down, Up when I'm down (Maybe yeah you're gonna change my life around) Gonna change my life around Lady, pretty lady you brought me in from out the rain Maybe my life will never be the same It'll never be the same Lady, you bring me up when I'm down, Up when I'm down (And maybe maybe you're gonna change my life around) Yeah yeah yeah Lady (Lady, you bring me up when I'm down) (And maybe maybe you're gonna change my life around) (Lady) (Lady, you bring me up when I'm down) Gonna change my life around Lady, you bring me up when I'm down, Lady, you bring me up when I'm down, Lady, you bring me up when I'm down
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Written by: ALBERT VERNON HUDSON, DAVE JR. ROBERSON, KEVIN DUANE MCCORD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Group Involvement"Lady (You Bring Me Up)" is a hit song by the legendary American soul and funk band, the Commodores. This band was often associated with Lionel Richie, who was a prominent member before he embarked on a successful solo career.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed exceptionally well on music charts. Upon its release in 1980, it advanced to the 7th position on the Billboard Hot 100, while peaking at number 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song Composition"Lady (You Bring Me Up)" was composed by Harold Hudson, a member associated with the Commodores, alongside William King and Shirley Hanna-King.
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Album InformationThe song is featured on the band's two-times platinum album "Heroes", which was their eighth studio album. The album was released in 1980.
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Lionel Richie's RoleThough Lionel Richie was a prominent member of the Commodores at the time, his role in the song "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" was mainly as a vocalist. The main writing credits go to Harold Hudson, William King, and Shirley Hanna-King.
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Song Style"Lady (You Bring Me Up)" is characterized by it's upbeat, disco-influenced pop style, with a feel-good rhythm and bright brass accompaniments typical of the Commodores' sound during this era.
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Popular LyricsThe song is popular for its catchy chorus, which goes, "Lady, you bring me up when I'm down/ Maybe, you're gonna change my life around." This feel-good message, combined with infectious musical stylings, is often cited as the song's primary appeal.
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Cover VersionsIn 1981, a Finnish band named Dingo covered "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" in Finnish. They titled it "Sinä Ja Minä", which translates to "You and I."
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Song LegacyEven today, "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" continues to enjoy popularity as a classic song from the Commodores, offering a glimpse into the band's golden era which often intertwined with Lionel Richie's career journey.
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Music VideoThere's a music video available for "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" that features the band performing the song enthusiastically, capturing the energy and spirit of the Commodores in their prime.
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