Half the World
Belinda Carlisle
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Only one shadow on the wall Just one candle burning bright I hold your picture to my heart I'm alone inside the night The sun comes up in China the lights go on in Rome Half the world is waiting for someone they can hold Half the world is praying they'll never be alone Every time you leave me a part of me goes too And half your world is waiting here for you I reach across an empty bed I hear your whisper in my ear But like the sun without the moon It's half a dream without you here The train that takes you from me Brings somebody home Half the world is waiting for someone they can hold Half the world is praying they'll never be alone Every time you leave me a part of me goes too And half your world is waiting here for you Baby the earth stands still When I'm lying next to you No matter where you go Our whole world's inside this room The sun comes up in China The lights go on in Rome oh Half the world is waiting for someone they can hold Half the world is praying they'll never be alone And every time you leave me my heart breaks in two And half the world is waiting here for you I'm waiting here for you
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Written by: ELLEN SHIPLEY, ERIC NELSON PRESSLY, RICHARD G FELDMAN
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Half the World" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle from her third studio album, "Live Your Life Be Free."
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Release DetailsThe song was released in 1991 by Virgin Records. It was the second single from the album.
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Chart Performance"Half the World" managed to chart in both the United Kingdom and the United States. It peaked at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart and number 64 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Song CompositionMusic and lyrics of the song were penned by Richard Feldman and Eric Pressly.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Half the World" was directed by American filmmaker and director, Nick Egan. Belinda appears in various locations around the world in the video.
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Album DetailsThe "Live Your Life Be Free" album represents a shift in style for Carlisle, embracing a more adult contemporary sound as opposed to the pop rock sound of her previous albums.
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Background and InspirationThe song sends a universal message of unity and connection. The lyrics entail longing for a loved one who could be anywhere in the world.
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Song MessageThe song emphasizes that even though we may be divided by geographical distances, we still share the same emotions, experiences and, in essence, 'half the world.'
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Noteworthy AchievementAs of 2021, the official music video of "Half the World" on YouTube has garnered over a million views.
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Cover VersionsThough not widely covered, the song established itself as a distinctive piece in Carlisle's discography for its mature sound and introspective lyrics.
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