Halfway to Heaven
Europe
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Another day has come Can't face it on my own I almost let you walk away I guess I should have known I'll give it to you straight 'Cause some things just can´t wait I´ve got to make it up to you And I'll pray it's not too late 'Cause when you look at me With those sad blue eyes It stops me cold and I realize You´re all I need tonight We're halfway to heaven Lyin' beside you on a night So still We're halfway to heaven I ask you if you´ll stay and baby Say you will So what's a man to do To get it through to you Another lost and lonely night Would break this heart in two So let's take a chance And it'll be alright Just put your trusr in me tonight Girl we're almost there We're halfway to heaven There's something magic 'Bout the way you kiss We´re halfway to heaven Runnin' with you baby On a night like this We're halfway to heaven I never dreamed that I could get this high We're halfway to heaven Girl I couldn't leave you Even if I tried You got me captured In a crazy spin You got me so I just Can't tell the shape I'm in We're halfway to heaven There's something magic 'Bout the way you kiss We´re halfway to heaven Runnin' with you baby On a night like this We're halfway to heaven I never dreamed that I could get this high We're halfway to heaven Girl I couldn´t leave you Even if I tried
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Written by: James Douglas Vallance, Joey Tempest
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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6 facts about this song
Creation Facts"Halfway to Heaven" is a song by the Swedish rock band Europe.
- The song was primarily written by Joey Tempest and Mic Michaeli, members of the band.
- It was released in 1988 as a track on their fifth studio album, "Out of This World".
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Production FactsThe production of the song was oversealed by Ron Nevison, a renowned American record producer.
- It was recorded in Olympic Sound Studios, one of the most renowned recording studios in London.
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Chart Performance FactsThe song quickly became popular in the United States, reaching the top half of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- In Europe, it also saw significant success, especially in the band's home country, Sweden.
- The song peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart, making it their fourth top-40 hit in the UK.
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Musical Composition FactsThe song is a classic example of Europe's glam metal sound, combining a robust, driving beat with rich, layered hard rock vocals.
- "Halfway to Heaven" is characterized by its energetic rhythm and expressive lyrics about finding solace and optimism in difficult situations.
- The song's lyrics are a reflection on life, exploring the theme of being caught in a midpoint, where things can turn around either way.
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Music Video FactsA music video was made for "Halfway to Heaven," featuring the band performing against a backdrop of various scenes that reflect the song's lyrical themes.
- The video became popular on music television channels, further boosting the song's appeal and contributing to its chart success.
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Cultural Impact Facts"Halfway to Heaven" holds a unique place in Europe's catalog, as it helped maintain the band's visibility and viability in the quickly changing music scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- The song is often played at Europe concerts, manifesting as a fan-favorite track.
- It continues to receive airplay both on classic rock radio stations and in media, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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