Light Up the Sky
Yellowcard
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You're making a choice to live like this And all of the noise - I am silence We already know how it ends tonight You run in the dark through a firefight And I would explode just to save your life Yeah, I would explode Let me light up the sky Light it up for you Let me tell you why I would die for you Let me light up the sky I can't find a wall to pin this to They're all coming down since I've found you I just wanna be where you are tonight I run in the dark looking for some light And how will we know if we just don't try We won't ever know Let me light up the sky Light it up for you Let me tell you why I would die for you Let me light up the sky Light it up for you Let me make this mine I'll ignite for you Let me light up the sky Just for you tonight Let me help you fly 'Cause you won't have time To cover your eyes Or get your disguise They won't ask you why They'll just watch you die And it's still so hard to be who you are So you play this part And the show goes on But you've come this far with a broken heart Yeah, you've come this far And you're broken Let me light up the sky Light it up for you Let me tell you why I would die for you Let me light up the sky Light it up for you Let me make this mine I'll ignite for you I'll ignite for you Let me light up the sky Light it up for you Let me tell you why I would die for you And it's still so hard to be who you are But you've come this far with a broken heart And it's still so hard to be who you are But you've come this far and you're broken Let me light up the sky Let me light up the sky
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Written by: LONGINEU WARREN III PARSONS, PETER MICHAEL MOSELY, RYAN MICHAEL MENDEZ, SEAN MICHAEL WELLMAN-MACKIN, WILLIAM RYAN KEY
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Light Up the Sky" by Yellowcard was released on July 24, 2007.
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AlbumThe song is featured on the band's sixth studio album, "Paper Walls", which was released in 2007.
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Music VideoYellowcard created a promotional music video for "Light Up the Sky" in May 2007, prior to the song's release, which was directed by Rich Ragsdale.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being officially released as a single, "Light Up the Sky" achieved modest success on the US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, peaking at #33.
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Genre"Light Up the Sky" falls under the genres of pop-punk, alternative rock, and post-hardcore.
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Band LineupThe line-up of Yellowcard during the recording of "Light Up the Sky" was Ryan Key on vocals, Sean Mackin on violin, Ryan Mendez on guitar, Peter Mosely on bass, and Longineu W. Parsons III on drums.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics revolve around hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to keep going and find their own way, even in the face of challenges.
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Live Performances"Light Up the Sky" quickly became a fan favorite and was frequently performed live by the band during their tours.
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Media RecognitionThe song was recognized by Billboard magazine as being a "nostalgic" tune with "impressive drumming and pleading vocals" that made it stand out.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the whole band, highlighting their collaborative approach to songwriting.
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ReceptionCritics praised the song's energetic riff, catchy chorus, and melodious violin work as standout features.
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Band's BreakupAfter the release of "Light Up the Sky", Yellowcard went on a hiatus in 2008, but the band later reformed in 2010 and continued to make music until their final breakup in 2017.
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Artistic Direction"Light Up the Sky" showcased Yellowcard's evolution as a band and their continued ability to combine their punk roots with a more mature pop sensibility.
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Song's InfluenceThe song has been noted as a major influence by various indie and alternative bands, for its fusion of punk energy with a more melodious approach to songwriting.
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Track Length"Light Up the Sky" runs for a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
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