Empires
Lamya, The London Session Orchestra
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Bring me men, bring me men to match my mountains Bring me men, bring me men to match my plains Men with Empires Men with Empires in their purpose And new, and new eras in their brains Bring me men Bring me men who'll turn the page Men with vision Visions of a new age Who will not engage In foreign rage and distant war Whose policies of peace Legends and Legacies restore Bring me men, bring me men to match my mountains Bring me men, bring me men to match my plains Men with Empires Men with Empires in their purpose And new, and new eras in their brains Bring me men Bring me men that do believe You reap as you sew Give as you receive Bring me not Kings With arbitrary reign Prepare me the way And let my freedom sustain Men to match my mountains Men to match my plains Empires in their purpose, new eras in their brains Men to match my mountains Men to match my plains Empires in their purpose, new eras in their brains Bring me the warrior Shepherd or leader Hunter or Hider Whether a lawyer Doctor or Teacher Spiritual Preacher Wheeler and Healer Spin Doctor Dealer Bring me men, bring me men to match my mountains Bring me men, bring me men to match my plains Men with Empires Men with Empires in their purpose And new, and new eras in their brains
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Written by: MAJOR, LAMYA H S AL-MUGHEIRY
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Empires" is a song by Oman-born British singer and songwriter, Lamya. She started her career as a backing vocalist for numerous famous artists before releasing her own music.
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AlbumThe song is featured on Lamya's debut album, "Learning from Falling," which was released in 2002.
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Pop GenreThe song belongs to the pop genre, specifically soul and R&B influenced pop.
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Hit Status"Empires" achieved a measure of success in the United States, where it reached number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart.
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Musical CollaborationThe album, including "Empires", was mainly produced by Nellee Hooper and Mark Ronson, two renowned record producers and music makers.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song offer an introspective take on power, control, and human’s insatiable desire for more.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was released, directed by Jake Nava who has worked with artists such as Beyoncé and Shakira.
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Critical ReactionCritics generally had positive reviews for the song, praising Lamya's haunting vocals and the song's layered, multidimensional production.
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Personal DedicationLamya dedicated the song "Empires" to those always striving for greatness.
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Tragic EndingLamya was reportedly working on her second album at the time of her unexpected death in 2009 from a sudden and unexplained cardiac arrest. This makes "Empires" one of the last pieces of music she released in her lifetime.
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