(Reach Up for The) Sunrise
Duran Duran
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Now the time has come The music's between us Though the night seems young Is at an end Only change will bring You out of the darkness In this moment everything is born again Reach up for the sunrise Put your hands into the big sky You can touch the sunrise Feel the new day enter your life Reach up for the sunrise Put your hands into the big sky You can touch the sunrise Feel the new day enter your life Now the fireball burns We go round together As the planet turns into the light Something more than dreams to Watch out for each other Coz we know what it means to be alive Reach up for the sunrise Put your hands into the big sky You can touch the sunrise Feel the new day enter your life Reach up for the sunrise Put your hands into the big sky You can touch the sunrise Feel the new day enter your life Feel the new day enter your life Feel the new day Reach up for the sunrise Put your hands into the big sky You can touch the sunrise Feel the new day enter your life Reach up for the sunrise Put your hands into the big sky You can touch the sunrise Feel the new day enter your life Reach up for the sunrise Put your hands into the big sky You can touch the sunrise Feel the new day enter your life
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Written by: NICK RHODES, SIMON JOHN LE BON, JOHN NIGEL TAYLOR, ROGER ANDREW TAYLOR, ANDREW TAYLOR
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12 facts about this song
Release Data"(Reach Up for The) Sunrise" by Duran Duran was released in 2004, as the first single off the band's Astronaut album.
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Chart SuccessThe song became Duran Duran’s first Top 10 hit in UK Singles Chart in the 21st century, peaking at #5. It also topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the US.
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LineupThis song is significant because it was the first single released by the original five members of Duran Duran (Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Andy Taylor) since 1985.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "(Reach Up for The) Sunrise" are seen as a reflection of the band's new beginning, marking their resurgence and reunification.
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Song LyricsAdding to its unique character, the song features a rare key change (modulation) between the verse and chorus that is a fifth up, instead of the more usual full step up.
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Music VideoThe music video for "(Reach Up for The) Sunrise" was directed by acclaimed director and photographer Michael Muller, known for his innovative lighting effects.
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Sports AssociationThis Duran Duran track was used as theme song for the 2006 Winter Olympics, increasing its global exposure.
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Live PerformancesDuran Duran's live performances of "(Reach Up for The) Sunrise" often involves the participation of the audience members who do a wave-like motion with their arms in sync with the song.
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Alternate MixesThere are various alternate versions of the song, including remixes by Jason Nevins, Peter Presta and Ferry Corsten.
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Pop Culture"(Reach Up for The) Sunrise" was featured in popular television shows such as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Dead Like Me, which added to its popularity.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2005.
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Artistic InspirationThe song was inspired by the band members' experiences of watching the sun come up after long nights in the studio.
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