You Raise Me Up

Josh Groban

About You Raise Me Up

"You Raise Me Up" (originally titled "Söknuður (Into the Light)") is an Icelandic song originally sung by Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson know as 'Villi Vill' in 1977. In 2002 Secret Garden released the song under the title 'You Raise Me Up'. This was an almost identical version of the 1977 song to which Secret Garden claimed to be original composed by Secret Garden's Rolf Løvland, with lyrics by Brendan Graham. Icelandic Composer Jóhann Helgason filed a lawsuit claiming that the song is a copy. An English version of Söknuður has been released to underline the similarity between the two songs. After the song was performed early in 2002 by the Secret Garden and their invited lead singer, Brian Kennedy, the song only became a minor UK hit. The song has been recorded by more than a hundred other artists under the name 'You Raise Me Up' including Josh Groban, who popularized the song in 2003; his rendition became a hit in the United States. The Irish band Westlife then popularized the song in the UK and the rest of the world two years later. On 29 November. 


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When I am down, and, oh, my soul, so weary
When troubles come, and my heart burdened be
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

You raise me up to more than I can be

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Josh Groban

Joshua Winslow "Josh" Groban (born February 27, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum, and in 2007, he was charted as the number-one best selling artist in the United States with over 21 million records in the nation. To date, he has sold over 25 million records worldwide and is the top selling classical artist of the 2000s in the US, according to Nielsen SoundScan. more »

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"You Raise Me Up" is a song originally composed by the duo "Secret Garden." The music was written by Rolf Løvland, and the lyrics by Brendan Graham.
Album Details
The first version of the song, performed by Brian Kennedy, featured as a track on Secret Garden's album "Once in a Red Moon" which was released in 2001.
Multiple Performances
More than 125 artists have covered "You Raise Me Up," including Brian Kennedy, Josh Groban, Westlife, and Il Divo, among others.
Josh Groban's Rendition
Josh Groban's rendition of "You Raise Me Up" was released as a track in his 2003 album "Closer," becoming a hit and making the song famous worldwide.
Award-Winning Song
Groban's version of "You Raise Me Up" earned him a nomination at the 2005 Grammy Awards for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Westlife's Cover
Irish band Westlife covered the song in 2005 and it became one of their most successful singles, debuting at number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Chart Performance
Westlife's version of "You Raise Me Up" ended up being the band's 14th number-one single in the UK.
Use in Memoriam Service
Brian Kennedy performed the song at the funeral of footballer George Best in 2005, showing its significance as a song of remembrance and tribute.
Sporting Events
"You Raise Me Up" is frequently performed at sporting events worldwide due to its uplifting and inspirational lyrics. It's also often performed at religious and community events.
Guinness World Record
In 2014, "You Raise Me Up" set a Guinness World Record when over 5,050 singers from the charity Sing For Water performed the song in London.
Song's Popularity
"You Raise Me Up" is arguably best known as a popular song choice for reality TV singing competitions, with performances regularly featuring on shows like American Idol and The Voice.

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