Lights
Journey
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When the lights go down in the city And the sun shines on the bay I want to be there in my city Ooh, ooh So you think you're lonely Well my friend I'm lonely too I want to get back to my city by the bay Ooh, ooh It's sad, oh there's been mornings Out on the road without you Without your charms Ooh, my, my, my, my, my, my Ooh When the lights go down in the city And the sun shines on the bay Ooh, I want to be there in my city Ooh, ooh When the lights go down in the city And the sun shines on the bay Oh, I want to be there in my city Ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh
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Written by: Stephen Ray Perry, Neal Joseph Schon
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Lights" by Journey falls under the rock genre.
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Album ReleaseThis song was initially released on the 1978 album titled "Infinity."
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Composition Fact"Lights" was composed by the band's lead vocalist, Steve Perry, and their guitarist, Neal Schon.
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Inspirational BackgroundThe song was reportedly inspired by the sparkling lights of the city of San Francisco, where the band was based.
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Charting InformationInterestingly, despite being one of Journey's most popular songs now, "Lights" only reached no. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart when it was first released.
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Unreleased VersionThere actually exists an earlier version of "Lights" with a different rhythm and melody that was recorded during their "Next" session but never released.
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Evolution of PopularityThe song wasn't immediately popular but gained recognition and appreciation over the years, becoming a staple at Journey shows and sports events in San Francisco.
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Song DurationThe song "Lights" is 3 minutes and 10 seconds long.
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Iterative Connection"Lights" was paired with "Stay Awhile" on a double-sided single, and even now, the band often performs the songs together in concert.
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Use in Media"Lights" has been featured in several films and television series, further providing the song with enduring popular culture relevance.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have crafted their own renditions of "Lights," showcasing the song's popular appeal among musicians.
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AcclaimIn 2018, "Lights" was honored as one of the top 20 greatest Journey songs by the Rolling Stone Magazine.
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