White Light

George Michael

About White Light

"White Light" is a song by English singer George Michael. It was released to radio on 29 June 2012, in order to commemorate the 30-year anniversary since his first single (co-written by Andrew Ridgeley) entered the British charts in 1982. The song was inspired by Michael's illness in late 2011 with pneumonia and the resulting near-death experiences. The song received its debut live performance (alongside "Freedom! '90") at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony on 12 August 2012 and subsequently entered the UK Singles Chart at number 15. This was his final original song released before his death in December 2016. 


Year:
2012
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I’m back
I’m back
Prouder than ever baby
Louder than ever maybe
One more pill
Just one more beer one less star
In the atmosphere for us
But maybe she just wanted to be free
Heartless pictures on TV
Change that channel
That could have been me I said
Maybe she just wanted to be free
So I just kept breathing my friends
Waiting for the man to choose
Saying this ain’t the day that it ends
There’s no white light
And I'm not through
I’m alive , I'm alive
And I've got so much more
That I want to do with the music
Was it music that saved me ?
Or the way that you prayed for me ?
'Cause either way
I think you
I’m alive
Hotel motel
Makes it clear one more voice
We will never hear again
But maybe he just to wanted
To be free and I don’t know
What the hell
What the gods
What the f
I’m saying half the time
Something divine
Oh divine
Brought me
Back to you
And I know it
So I just kept breathing my friends
Waiting for some god to choose
Saying this ain’t the day that it ends
There’s no white light
And I'm not through
I’m alive I'm alive
And I've got so much more
That I want to do
Was it music ?
Was it science that saved me ?
Or the way that you prayed for me
'Cause either way
Thank you
I’m alive
And tomorrow is mine
I said tomorrow is mine
She've just to keep on
Breathing
I said no
Don’t let go
Keep on
Breathing
Go to keep on
Go to keep on
Go to keep on
I just to keep on
I’m alive I'm alive
And I've got
So much more
That I want to give
Was it music ?
Was it science that saved me ?
Or the way that you prayed the prayed for me
Well I thank you
I’m alive

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George Michael

George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; (Greek: Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου); 25 June 1963 - 25 December 2016) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Michael rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley. His first solo single, "Careless Whisper", was released when he was still in the duo and sold about six million copies worldwide. more »

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Written by: GEORGE MICHAEL

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"White Light" was released on 29 June 2012. It marks one of George Michael's last original singles before his untimely death in 2016.
Performance Chart
The song peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Meaning
The song was reportedly written as a thank you note to the medical staff who saved George Michael's life when he was suffering from a severe pneumonia in 2011.
Key Instrument
Piano, along with electronic beats and synth tones, form the musical backbone of "White Light".
Song Length
The song’s duration came out to be 4 minutes and 35 seconds.
Critic's Review
Many critics praised it for its catchy dance rhythms and deeply moving lyrics which seemed to suggest George Michael's fierce will to survive.
Inspiration
The lyrics of “White Light” reference George's near-death experience and his fight for survival, including lines like "was it science that saved me, or the way that I prayed?"
Music Video
George Michael himself stars in the music video for "White Light", which also features a cameo from supermodel Kate Moss.
Producer
George Michael not only wrote the lyrics for "White Light" but also produced the track.
Live Performances
One of the most notable live performances of "White Light" was at the 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony in London.
Album
"White Light" is not included on any of George Michael's studio albums. It was released as a standalone single.
Awards
Although the song did not win any awards, its rousing message of resilience resonated with fans and it remains a popular song in George's discography.

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