More to Life
Stacie Orrico
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Yeah yeah oh I've got it all, but I feel so deprived I go up, I come down and I'm emptier inside Tell me what is this thing that I feel like I'm missing And why can't I let go There's gotta be more to life Than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me 'Cause the more that I'm Tripping out thinking there must be more to life Well it's life, but I'm sure, there's gotta be more Than wanting more I've got the time and I'm wasting it slowly Here in this moment I'm half way out the door Onto the next thing, I'm searching for something that's missing There's gotta be more to life Than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me 'Cause the more that I'm Tripping out thinking there must be more to life Well it's life, but I'm sure, there's gotta be more I'm wanting more I'm always waiting on something other than this Why am I feelin' like there's something I missed There's gotta be more to life Than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me 'Cause the more that I'm Tripping out thinking there must be more to life Well it's life, but I'm sure There's gotta be more to life Than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me 'Cause the more that I'm Tripping out thinking there must be more to life Well it's life, but I'm sure There's gotta be more to life More to life, more to life There's gotta be more to life More to life, more to life There's gotta be more to life More to life
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Written by: Damon E. Thomas, Harvey Jay Mason, Kevin Kadish, Lucy Woodward, Sabelle Beer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Inspiration- "More to Life" is inspired by Stacie Orrico's Christian faith and its lyrics reflect her desire to find a higher purpose in life than what society typically offers.
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Song Writers- The song was written by a songwriting team that included Orrico herself, along with Desmond Child, Andreas Carlsson, and Sabelle Breer.
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Release Date- "More to Life" was released on August 5th, 2003 as the first single from Orrico's self-titled second studio album.
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Chart Performance- "More to Life" achieved global success, reaching the top 10 in the music charts of over 12 different countries including Australia, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
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US Chart Performance- The song reached number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on Mainstream Top 40.
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Music Video- The song's music video, directed by Dave Meyers, shows Orrico performing the song in a highway setting on a double-decker bus with scenes of individuals experiencing self-doubt and despair interspersed throughout.
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Genre- "More to Life" is classified as pop and RnB, utilizing a catchy chorus to deliver its uplifting message.
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Critics Review- The song has been praised by critics for Orrico's mature vocals and the song's lyrical content, which addresses the deeper spiritual needs of humanity.
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Awards- "More to Life" was nominated in the category of "Best Pop/Contemporary Christian Gospel Album" at the Grammy Awards in 2005.
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Legacy- Despite being released over a decade ago, "More to Life" continues to be Stacie Orrico's most well-known song, leaving a lasting impact on pop and Christian music genres.
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Live Performances- Stacie Orrico has performed "More to Life" in several major live events, including the 2003 Top of the Pops.
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Cover Versions- The song has also been covered by several artists and bands, highlighting its influence and popularity within the music industry.
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