You Raise Me Up
Secret Garden
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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. There is no life no life without its hunger; Each restless heart beats so imperfectly; But when you come and I am filled with wonder, Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity. 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.
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Written by: Brendan Graham, Rolf Lovland
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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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.
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Album DetailsThe 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.
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Multiple PerformancesMore than 125 artists have covered "You Raise Me Up," including Brian Kennedy, Josh Groban, Westlife, and Il Divo, among others.
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Josh Groban's RenditionJosh 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.
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Award-Winning SongGroban's version of "You Raise Me Up" earned him a nomination at the 2005 Grammy Awards for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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Westlife's CoverIrish 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.
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Chart PerformanceWestlife's version of "You Raise Me Up" ended up being the band's 14th number-one single in the UK.
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Use in Memoriam ServiceBrian Kennedy performed the song at the funeral of footballer George Best in 2005, showing its significance as a song of remembrance and tribute.
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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.
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Guinness World RecordIn 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.
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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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