If the Lights Go Out

Katie Melua

About If the Lights Go Out

"If the Lights Go Out" is a song written by Mike Batt for The Hollies, and first released by them in the July 1983 on the album What Goes Around. The cover version by Georgian-born, British singer Katie Melua, was released on 25 February 2008. It is Melua's eleventh single (not counting her number one duet of "What a Wonderful World" with Eva Cassidy) and the third from her third album, Pictures.


Year:
2008
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They say the world must end somehow,
They say the end's not far from now;
I think they're wrong,
Don't worry your life away,
Start living for today,
Don't think about tomorrow.

And if the lights go out on all of us,
In just a year or two.
And if the sky falls down like pouring rain,
Then I'll be here with you.
I'll go down with you.

Well I'm gonna try for all I'm worth,
To stay with you till the end of the earth.
Don't let me down,
Don't let your feelings win.
Don't give out, and don't give in,
Don't think about tomorrow.

Cause if the lights go out on all of us,
In just a year or two.
And if the sky falls down like pouring rain,
Then I'll be here with you.
I'll go down with you.

And if the lights go out on all of us,
In just a year or two.
And if the sky falls down like pouring rain,
Then I'll be here with you.
I'll go down with you.

I'll go down with you

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Katie Melua

Ketevan "Katie" Melua (Georgian: ქეთევან "ქეთი" მელუა; born 16 September 1984) is a Georgian-born British singer, songwriter and musician. She moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then to England at fourteen. Melua is signed to the small Dramatico record label, under the management of composer Mike Batt, and made her musical debut in 2003. In 2006, she was the United Kingdom's best-selling female artist and Europe's highest selling European female artist. more »

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Written by: Mike Batt

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9 facts about this song

Song Production
"If the Lights Go Out" is a song recorded by British-Georgian singer-songwise Robbie Melua for her third studio album, "Pictures," released in 2007.
Artist Collaboration
The song is notably shared between two artists. The original version of the song was first performed by British rock group The Hollies in the 1983 album, "What Goes Around."
Song Composition
"If the Lights Go Out" was written by Mick Clarke and Alan Coates.
Album Performance
The song is featured on Katie Melua's album "Pictures," which reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, making this album one of her most successful.
Genre
The song fits into the pop-jazz fusion genre, with elements of blues and folk also present, reflecting Melua's versatility as an artist.
Live Performances
Melua has performed "If the Lights Go Out" during her concerts, bringing a new spin to the song with her unique vocal style.
The Hollies' Version
The Hollies' original version of "If the Lights Go Out" is characterized by classic 80s pop-rock sound. It's a testament to their ability to evolve with the music industry's changing landscapes.
Song Lyrics
The song discusses a dystopian future if mankind loses all its technological prowess, and the light goes out, taking listeners on a contemplative journey about humanity's reliance on technology.
Melua's Interpretation
In her interpretation of the song, Melua brings a softer, introspective tone to the lyrics, highlighting her soulful, jazz-influenced vocal style.

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