Light Up the Sky

Yellowcard

About Light Up the Sky

"Light Up the Sky" is the first and only single from Yellowcard's album Paper Walls. The live acoustic version was first heard on March 30, 2007, at their concert at the Troubador in West Hollywood, California. It was then played electric in later shows. On May 15, 2007, the fully mixed album version was put on their Myspace page. The song impacted radio on June 5, 2007. It was released on iTunes on June 5, 2007, and it was the most added single to US Alternative/Modern Rock radio stations for the week ending June 8, 2007, and peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song also reached number 32 on the Adult Top 40 chart. 


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2007
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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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Yellowcard

Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre. They are best known for their songs "Ocean Avenue", "Way Away", "Only One", "Lights and Sounds", "Light Up the Sky", "For You, and Your Denial", "With You Around", "Always Summer", and "Here I Am Alive." The band went on to a two-year hiatus then announced their return in August 2010 and released their seventh studio album, When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes, in March 2011. Their latest album, Southern Air, was released on August 14, 2012. more »

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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.
Album
The song is featured on the band's sixth studio album, "Paper Walls", which was released in 2007.
Music Video
Yellowcard 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.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
Genre
"Light Up the Sky" falls under the genres of pop-punk, alternative rock, and post-hardcore.
Band Lineup
The 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.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics revolve around hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to keep going and find their own way, even in the face of challenges.
Live Performances
"Light Up the Sky" quickly became a fan favorite and was frequently performed live by the band during their tours.
Media Recognition
The song was recognized by Billboard magazine as being a "nostalgic" tune with "impressive drumming and pleading vocals" that made it stand out.
Songwriting
The song was written by the whole band, highlighting their collaborative approach to songwriting.
Reception
Critics praised the song's energetic riff, catchy chorus, and melodious violin work as standout features.
Band's Breakup
After 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.
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.
Song's Influence
The 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.
Track Length
"Light Up the Sky" runs for a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 36 seconds.

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