I Know You're out There Somewhere

The Moody Blues

About I Know You're out There Somewhere

"I Know You're Out There Somewhere" is a 1988 single by the progressive rock band the Moody Blues. It was written by guitarist Justin Hayward, and it is the sequel to the Moody Blues' 1986 single "Your Wildest Dreams", also written by Hayward. Following its release as a single in May 1988, it was included as the opening track of the 1988 album Sur la Mer. The single has a label time of 4:15, excising the instrumental bridge in the middle of the song, while the LP has a label time of 6:38. The video features Janet Spencer-Turner as the character from the singer's past. Actor Ben Daniels portrays the younger version of Justin Hayward. It is the band's final Top 40 single in the United States, peaking at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. 


Year:
1979
6:37
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I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you

The mist is lifting slowly
I can see the way ahead
And I've left behind the empty streets
That once inspired my life

And the strength of the emotion
Is like thunder in the air
'Cause the promise that we made each other
Haunts me to the end

I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice

I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you

The secret of your beauty and the mystery of your soul
I've been searching for in everyone I meet
And the times I've been mistaken, it's impossible to say
And the grass is growing underneath our feet

I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice

I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you

I know you're out there somewhere
Yes, I know you're out there somewhere
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Yes, I know it's going to happen
I can feel you getting near
And soon we'll be returning
To the fountain of our youth

And if you wake up wondering
In the darkness I'll be there
My arms will close around you
And protect you with the truth

I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice

I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you

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The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues are an English rock band. Among their innovations was a fusion with classical music, most notably in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed. more »

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Written by: JUSTIN HAYWARD

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"I Know You're Out There Somewhere" is a song by the English rock band, The Moody Blues. Released in 1988, the track is part of their album 'Sur La Mer'.
Chart Performance
The song rose to popularity and became a hit, reaching number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Songwriting
Like the majority of The Moody Blues' songs, this song too was written by lead vocalist and guitarist, Justin Hayward.
Sequel to a Previous Song
"I Know You're Out There Somewhere" is a follow-up to their 1986 song "Your Wildest Dreams", and they both talk about the nostalgia of a first love.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Robert Prechter, continues the story from the "Your Wildest Dreams" video, making it a visual sequel as well.
Live Performances
The Moody Blues have performed "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" at numerous concerts and tours, and it often receives positive audience reactions.
Composition
The song is noted for its upbeat tempo, rich instrumentals, and poignant lyrics, maintaining The Moody Blues' signature progressive rock sound.
Critical Reception
Critics have often praised the song's nostalgic feel and evocative lyricism. It’s considered as one of the essential tracks in The Moody Blues’ discography.
Album Performance
'Sur La Mer', the album on which the song appears, was generally well-received and reached number 38 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Song Message
The song beautifully captures the longing to reconnect with a past love. The lyrics express the belief that this person has certainly moved on, but there's still a sense of hope that they'll meet again.
Continuing Popularity
Even decades after its release, "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" continues to be popular among fans and regularly features on classic rock radio stations.

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