Skyscraping
ABC
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It`s four o`clock And the bells are ringing The sun is in the sky I hear the song That the breeze is bringing I smile and close my eyes Slowly drifting Deeper and deeper inside I hear your voice Whispering softly We`re leaving the world outside * Just hold my hand And we`ll go skyscraping So high you and I If your mama asks you Say we`re just escaping We`re gonna be sky high Time flies But I don`t know where it`s going You vanish in the haze Sometimes I wish that life Could be everlasting These are our Polaroid days Slowly melting The sun slips from the sky I see your face But it`s fading quickly We`re leaving the world behind (* repeat 3 times) We`re gonna be sky high You and me, so high It`s gonna be all right
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Written by: GLENN GREGORY, KEITH LOWNDES, MARTIN FRY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release InformationABC released "Skyscraping" as their seventh studio album, which was initially released in March 1997. It was reissued in 2005.
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Band LineupFor this album, ABC's original band member Martin Fry was joined by Glenn Gregory and Keith Lowndes. Gregory was previously a part of British electronic band "Heaven 17."
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Shift in Musical StyleThis album marked a shift in ABC's musical style from pop to orchestral, with a blend of pop and rock elements.
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Album ThemeThe album, including the title song, showcases a theme about the trials and tribulations of romance, as seen in the lyrics of the song itself.
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Critical ReviewsReviews of the album "Skyscraping" were mixed. Some music critics viewed it as an impressive orchestral pop while others felt it was not as compelling as their previous works.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite its artistry, the album didn’t achieve commercial success comparable to ABC's earlier albums.
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Single ReleaseThe song “Skyscraping” was also released as a single from the album and had a more rock-oriented sound than their previous releases.
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ABC's HistoryBefore the release of "Skyscraping," ABC had enjoyed a successful career in the 1980s with hits like 'The Look of Love' and 'Poison Arrow'.
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Reunion of Fry and SingletonBand members Martin Fry and Stephen Singleton first started working together in ABC's early era, and "Skyscraping" marked their reunion as song writers after several years.
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RecognitionDespite its low commercial impact, "Skyscraping" gained a cult following among fans due to its ambitious orchestral sound and lyrical depth.
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Album CollaborationGlenn Gregory, who collaborated with ABC on this album, had never officially been part of the group before, marking another unique aspect of "Skyscraping."
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