Planets of the Universe

Stevie Nicks

About Planets of the Universe

"Planets of the Universe" is a song by American singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks. The song was first recorded as a demo during the recording sessions for the 1977 Fleetwood Mac album, Rumours, and this demo was included on the 2-disc Rumours expanded re-release in 2004. The song earned Nicks a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. In 2001, Nicks released an edited version of the song (omitting almost 2 minutes of material) on her solo album Trouble in Shangri-La, having recorded a completely new full-length version in 2000. "Planets of the Universe" was a number-one hit on the U. S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in August 2001. 


Year:
2001
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The bright light is lying down
The earth and the sea and the sky
Is at rest with the ocean
And the days go by

They go into the seas that have no shores
Haunted by that same closed door
Looking up at skies on fire
Leaving nothing left of us
To discover

And the planets of the universe
Go their way
Not astounded by the sun or the moon
Or by the day
You and I will simply disappear
Out of sight
But I'm afraid soon there'll be
No light

No doubt, no pain
Come ever again, well
Let there be light in this lifetime
In the cool, silent moments of the nighttime

And the planets of the universe
Go their way
Not astounded by the sun or the moon
Or by the day
You and I will simply disappear
Out of sight
But I'm afraid soon there'll be
No light

We will never change again
The way that we are changing
Well, you'll forget the chill of love
But not the strain

Now I know
Well, I was wrong
To live for a dream
If I had my life to live over
I would never dream, no
I still wish you gone
And I will live alone
Yes, I will live alone

And the planets of the universe
Go their way
Not astounded by the sun or the moon
Or by the day
You and I will simply disappear
Out of sight
But I'm afraid soon there'll be
No light

You will never love again
The way you love me
You will never rule again
The way you ruled me
You will never change again
The way you're changing

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Stevie Nicks

Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks (born May 26, 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums. She was deemed "The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll" and one of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" by Rolling Stone,and, as a member of Fleetwood Mac, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. As a solo artist, she has garnered eight Grammy Award nominations and, with Fleetwood Mac, a further five. more »

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Written by: STEVIE NICKS

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"Planets of the Universe" was originally a demo track created by Stevie Nicks during the late 1970s for the Fleetwood Mac album, "Tusk". However, it did not make it into the final cut of the album.
Release
The song was officially released in the album "Trouble in Shangri-La" in 2001, over two decades after its original creation.
Topics
The song is a poignant exploration of Nicks’ breakup with former lover and Fleetwood Mac bandmate, Lindsey Buckingham.
Chart Performance
"Planets of the Universe" rose to number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and stayed in that position for a week.
GRAMMY Nomination
The song received a Grammy nomination in 2002 for "Best Female Rock Vocal Performance".
Re-release
The original demo of the song, featuring only Nicks and a piano, was eventually released as part of Fleetwood Mac's 2004 album "Destiny Rules".
Genre
The song is an amalgam of pop, rock, electronic music, and dance, reflecting Nicks' broad musical influences.
Inspiration
Stevie Nicks once mentioned in an interview that she was inspired by the idea of who gets to decide the fate of the planets and the universe, giving the song a metaphysical dimension.
Lyrics
The lyrics are thought-provoking and intense, a unique combination of love, loss, space, and fate, which is characteristic of Nicks' dreamy and powerful songwriting style.
Remixed versions
Post its official release, the song was remixed by several prominent DJs and music producers, further boosting its popularity in the dance music scene.

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