Reach for the Sky

Firehouse

About Reach for the Sky

"Reach for the Sky" is the fifth single released by the American rock band FireHouse. As the first single from their second album, Hold Your Fire, the track reached No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 27 on the Album Rock Tracks chart. The song was written by guitarist Bill Leverty and vocalist C. J. Snare.


Year:
1992
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Well I'm an outlaw
I make my living on the run
My life is lonely
But I was born to need no one
Always on my own

Oh?
My gun is loaded
I'm a six-shot heart attack
I pull the trigger
So you better watch your back

Looking out for number one so you had better take this piece of advice
Make your move
Stick 'em up or kiss your ass goodbye

[Chorus]
Reach for the sky 
Or I will shoot you down in the blink of an eye
Reach for the sky
There's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Reach for the sky
I got the drop on you so raise them high
Reach for the sky

Well it's a show down
This is what I do for fun
I got a reputation
Yeah I'm the fastest gun
I'm livin' on the highway
Movin' on from town to town
You better do it my way
Or I will shoot you down

Looking out for number one so you had better take this piece of advice
Make your move
Stick 'em up or kiss your ass goodbye

[Chorus]

Take you best shot
Oh go for your guns baby

Reach for the sky
Or I will shoot you down in the blink of an eye
Reach for the sky
There's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Reach for the sky
Or I will shoot you down in the blink of an eye
Reach for the sky
There's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Reach for the sky
I got the drop on you so raise them high
Reach for the sky
Oh reach for the sky

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Firehouse

FireHouse is an American hard rock / heavy metal band formed in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1989. The band reached stardom during the early 1990s with hit singles like "Don't Treat Me Bad" "Reach For The Sky" and "All She Wrote", as well as their signature ballads "I Live My Life for You", "Love of a Lifetime", and "When I Look Into Your Eyes". At the 1992 American Music Awards, FireHouse won the award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist. They were chosen over Nirvana and Alice in Chains. more »

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Written by: BILL LEVERTY, CARL SNARE

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Reach for the Sky" is a track from the second studio album "Hold Your Fire" by American rock band FireHouse. The album was released in June 1992.
Band Members
FireHouse members during the creation of this track included CJ Snare as lead vocalist, Bill Leverty on guitars, Perry Richardson on bass guitar, and Michael Foster behind the drums.
Billboard Ranking
"Reach for the Sky" reached number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1992.
Song Writer
It was written by the band's lead vocalist CJ Snare along with guitarist Bill Leverty. The duo is often credited as the primary songwriting team for FireHouse.
Album Success
Although "Reach for the Sky" was not the highest-charting single from the "Hold Your Fire" album, it contributed to the overall sales, pushing the album to reach Gold status in the United States, selling over 500,000 units.
Genre
The song is categorized as hard rock or glam metal, which was the popular music style of rock bands in the late 80s and early 90s.
Music Video
There was a music video made for "Reach for the Sky" which aired on MTV and other music television networks, which helped boost the song's popularity.
Live Performances
"Reach for the Sky" is a staple at FireHouse concerts and is included in most of their live sets.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics are interpreted as a motivational anthem, encouraging listeners to shoot for their dreams, no matter how far off they may seem.
Fan Favorite
Despite not being a chart-topping hit, "Reach for the Sky" is a fan-favorite and often elicits strong crowd responses during live performances due to its high-energy guitar solos and meaningful lyrics.

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