Wasted Light

Ronan Keating

About Wasted Light

"Wasted Light" is a song released from Irish singer/songwriter Ronan Keating's ninth solo album "Fires". The song was written by Edvard Førre Erfjord, Henrik Barman Michelsen and Gary Go. It was released as promotional single.


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2013
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That time when we were crossin' the Atlantic
The moment now we reached the middle
You turned to me and said something romantic
'I've won the race and you're the medal'
And all the ocean liners we were passing
Are nothing on a selling whistle
And as the waves were rolling we were dancing
Like we had enough to lose a little

So sure we were contenders
So strong and willing to fight

But it's a long way down
When you're far from the ground
And I've been falling most of my life
And though the sunshine's on
Even after you're gone
I feel sorry for the wasted light
Wasted light

Spill off the port into a crowded mainstream
Looking for somewhere to settle
Soon enough we're lost inside the mystery
We'll be strangers before night settle
With so much to say we've said too little

Back then we were pretenders
So young and ready to fight

Oh
But it's a long way down
When you're far from the ground
And I've been falling most of my life
And though the sunshine's on
Even after you're gone
I feel sorry for the wasted light
I feel sorry for the wasted light

Ouh
It's a long way down
When you're far from the ground
I've been falling most of my life
And though the clock ticks on even after you're gone
I'm just shaking hands with wasted time
I'm still praying you come home one night

Ooh
It's a long way down
When you're far from ground
And though the sunshine's on
Even after you're gone
I feel sorry for the wasted light
I'm still praying you come home one night

So here I am crossing the Atlantic
Maybe see you at the middle

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Ronan Keating

Ronan Patrick John Keating (born 3 March 1977) is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Irish group Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and resulted in 9 albums. Keating gained worldwide attention when his single "When You Say Nothing at All" was featured in the film Notting Hill and peaked at number one in several countries. As a solo artist, Keating has sold over 25 million records worldwide alongside the 30 million records with Boyzone, and in Australia he is best known as a judge on The X Factor. more »

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Written by: Edvard Foerre Erfjord, Gary Go, Henrik B. Michelsen

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16 facts about this song

Release Date
"Wasted Light" was released on 29th February 2012.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Ronan Keating's tenth studio album, "Fires".
Song Genre
It is categorized under the Pop genre.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, "Wasted Light" did not chart on the UK Singles Chart.
Songwriting Credits
Ronan Keating co-wrote this song with Dan McDougall and Francis Anthony White.
Music Video
A music video for the track was released, featuring Ronan Keating performing in different locations.
Promotional Single
"Wasted Light" was the third promotional single from the album "Fires".
Radio Debut
The song debuted on UK radio stations on the day of its release.
Theme
The song's lyrics convey a message of regret and lost opportunities; hence the title "Wasted Light".
Live Performances
Keating has performed this song live on several of his concert tours.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of approximately three minutes and forty-eight seconds.
Label
The song was released under the label Decca Records and Polydor Records.
Production
The track was produced by the experienced and well-known producer, Stephen Lipson.
Digital Platforms
"Wasted Light" is available on all major digital platforms, including iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube Music.
Unique Sound
"Wasted Light" combines the classic pop sounds with folk influences, showcasing Keating's versatility as an artist.
Critical Acclaim
Although it didn't chart, "Wasted Light" received positive reviews from music critics for its lyrical depth and Keating's vocal performance.

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