Slice of Heaven
Dave Dobbyn
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(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da) (Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da) (Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da) (Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da) Hey, I got a lot of faith in you I'll stick with you kid, that's the bottom line Yeah, you have a lot of fun don't you And living with you is a ball of a time Hey beauty when the mood gets you down Your bottom lip's near dragging on the ground That's when I gotta play the clown for you Black humor made you kick your blues Howdy angel Where did you hide your wings? Her love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (slice of heaven) Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (He-he-he-he-heaven) Hey, I gotta lotta faith in you I'll stick with you kid, that's the bottom line Yeah, we have a lot of fun don't we And heaven has to be with you all the time Hey beauty when the mood gets you down Your bottom lip's near dragging on the ground That's when I gotta play the clown for you Black humor made me kick my blues Howdy angel Where did you hide your wings? Her love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (slice of heaven) Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeah Her love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (slice of heaven) Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeah (Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da) (Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da) Howdy angel Where did you hide your wings? Her love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (slice of heaven) Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeah Her love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven (slice of heaven) Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeah Her love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeah (slice of heaven) Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeah Her love shines over my horizon, she's a slice of heaven, yeah (slice of heaven) Warm moonlight over my horizon, she's a-
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Written by: Dave Dobbyn
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12 facts about this song
Release"Slice of Heaven" was released in 1986. It was the theme song for the animated film "Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale".
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CollaborationThe song is a collaboration between New Zealand musician Dave Dobbyn and the band Herbs.
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Chart Success"Slice of Heaven" topped the New Zealand Singles Chart in 1986 and remained there for eight weeks.
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Australian ChartThe song also charted in Australia, reaching number 17 in the Australian Singles Chart.
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GenreThe track is an interesting blend of pop and rock, with some Pacific reggae influences evident due to Herbs' contribution to the track.
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Lyric InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are often interpreted as a reflection of Dobbyn's personal beliefs and experiences growing up in New Zealand.
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Utilization in Other Media"Slice of Heaven" continues to be used in New Zealand media with various advertising campaigns using the song.
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Iconic StatusThis song has achieved iconic status in New Zealand and is considered one of the best songs in the country's musical history.
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AccoladesIn 2001, the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) listed "Slice of Heaven" as one of the top 30 New Zealand songs of all time.
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Lead PerformerDave Dobbyn, the lead performer, is considered an icon in New Zealand music. He has won more than a dozen New Zealand music awards and has had many hit singles.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Slice of Heaven" features animations from the "Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale" and has received over a million views on YouTube.
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Large Band EnsembleHerbs, the collaborating band, were known for their large ensemble. At the time of recording "Slice of Heaven", Herbs had 10 members.
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