(Reach Up for The) Sunrise

Duran Duran

About (Reach Up for The) Sunrise

"(Reach Up for The) Sunrise" is a song recorded by English pop rock band Duran Duran. It was released as the lead single from their eleventh studio album, Astronaut (2004) and their 31st single overall. It was the first single since "A View to a Kill" in 1985 to feature all five of the original members of the band. Upon release, the song debuted and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, giving the band their fourteenth top-ten hit in their native country. It was highly successful in Italy, where it reached number two, as well as in Denmark and Spain, peaking at number six in both countries. In the United States, the single topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, Duran Duran's third and last song to do so. 


Year:
2004
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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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Duran Duran

Duran Duran are an English New Wave band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. Since the 1980s, they have placed 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the Billboard Hot 100 and have, according to the Sunday Mercury, sold more than 100 million records. more »

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Written by: NICK RHODES, SIMON JOHN LE BON, JOHN NIGEL TAYLOR, ROGER ANDREW TAYLOR, ANDREW TAYLOR

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Fintage House Publishing

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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.
Chart Success
The 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.
Lineup
This 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.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "(Reach Up for The) Sunrise" are seen as a reflection of the band's new beginning, marking their resurgence and reunification.
Song Lyrics
Adding 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.
Music Video
The music video for "(Reach Up for The) Sunrise" was directed by acclaimed director and photographer Michael Muller, known for his innovative lighting effects.
Sports Association
This Duran Duran track was used as theme song for the 2006 Winter Olympics, increasing its global exposure.
Live Performances
Duran 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.
Alternate Mixes
There are various alternate versions of the song, including remixes by Jason Nevins, Peter Presta and Ferry Corsten.
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.
Awards
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2005.
Artistic Inspiration
The song was inspired by the band members' experiences of watching the sun come up after long nights in the studio.

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