More to Life

Stacie Orrico

About More to Life

"(There's Gotta Be) More to Life" is a song by American recording artist Stacie Orrico from her self-titled second studio album. The song was released as the album's second single in the United States in August 2003, and in the United Kingdom in November 2003. "More to Life" was written by Sabelle Breer, Kevin Kadish, Lucy Woodward, Harvey Mason Jr. and Damon Thomas, and produced by The Underdogs. "(There's Gotta Be) More to Life" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with most of them calling it "strong" and saying it was a definite highlight from the album. The song was also a worldwide success. The song peaked in the top five in three countries, which included New Zealand at number three, Norway at number two and number five on the US Billboard Pop Songs chart. "(There's Gonna Be) More to Life" was included in the 2005 film Robots.  


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Yeah yeah oh 
I've got it all, but I feel so deprived
I go up, I come down and I'm emptier inside
Tell me what is this thing that I feel like I'm missing
And why can't I let go

There's gotta be more to life
Than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me
'Cause the more that I'm
Tripping out thinking there must be more to life
Well it's life, but I'm sure, there's gotta be more
Than wanting more

I've got the time and I'm wasting it slowly
Here in this moment I'm half way out the door
Onto the next thing, I'm searching for something that's missing

There's gotta be more to life
Than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me
'Cause the more that I'm
Tripping out thinking there must be more to life
Well it's life, but I'm sure, there's gotta be more
I'm wanting more

I'm always waiting on something other than this
Why am I feelin' like there's something I missed 

There's gotta be more to life 
Than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me
'Cause the more that I'm
Tripping out thinking there must be more to life
Well it's life, but I'm sure

There's gotta be more to life
Than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me
'Cause the more that I'm
Tripping out thinking there must be more to life
Well it's life, but I'm sure
There's gotta be more to life
More to life, more to life 
There's gotta be more to life
More to life, more to life 
There's gotta be more to life
More to life

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Stacie Orrico

Stacie Joy Orrico (born March 3, 1986) is an American Contemporary Christian and R&B singer, songwriter, and occasional actress. In 1998, she signed to ForeFront Records when she was 12 years old, and recorded her first album Genuine (2000), which sold 13,000 in the first week of release. more »

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Written by: Damon E. Thomas, Harvey Jay Mason, Kevin Kadish, Lucy Woodward, Sabelle Beer

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12 facts about this song

Song Inspiration
- "More to Life" is inspired by Stacie Orrico's Christian faith and its lyrics reflect her desire to find a higher purpose in life than what society typically offers.
Song Writers
- The song was written by a songwriting team that included Orrico herself, along with Desmond Child, Andreas Carlsson, and Sabelle Breer.
Release Date
- "More to Life" was released on August 5th, 2003 as the first single from Orrico's self-titled second studio album.
Chart Performance
- "More to Life" achieved global success, reaching the top 10 in the music charts of over 12 different countries including Australia, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
US Chart Performance
- The song reached number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on Mainstream Top 40.
Music Video
- The song's music video, directed by Dave Meyers, shows Orrico performing the song in a highway setting on a double-decker bus with scenes of individuals experiencing self-doubt and despair interspersed throughout.
Genre
- "More to Life" is classified as pop and RnB, utilizing a catchy chorus to deliver its uplifting message.
Critics Review
- The song has been praised by critics for Orrico's mature vocals and the song's lyrical content, which addresses the deeper spiritual needs of humanity.
Awards
- "More to Life" was nominated in the category of "Best Pop/Contemporary Christian Gospel Album" at the Grammy Awards in 2005.
Legacy
- Despite being released over a decade ago, "More to Life" continues to be Stacie Orrico's most well-known song, leaving a lasting impact on pop and Christian music genres.
Live Performances
- Stacie Orrico has performed "More to Life" in several major live events, including the 2003 Top of the Pops.
Cover Versions
- The song has also been covered by several artists and bands, highlighting its influence and popularity within the music industry.

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