Stand in the Sun

Athlete

About Stand in the Sun

"Twenty Four Hours" is a song by English Indie rock band Athlete and the tenth track on their 2005 album Tourist. The song was later released as part of a double A-side single in November 2005 with non-album track "Stand in the Sun". The single was the fourth and final taken from Tourist, peaking at #42 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2005 in British music).


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Hold on, 
Doesn't have to be that way
Be strong,
I know that we can work it out
It's nothing, just a minor scratch
On the surface of your beautiful skin

And I will remember 
Times that have gone
Look to the future, and
Stand in the sun

Hold on there is nothing left for me to say
Run your fingers down my lonely spine
Come closer, breathe your breath of my back
Yeah, come closer wear this love around your neck

And I will remember
Times that have gone
Look to the future, and
Stand in the sun

And I will remember
Times that have gone
We will look to the future
Stand in the sun

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Athlete

Athlete are an English indie rock band formed in Deptford, London, comprising Joel Pott (lead vocals and guitar), Carey Willetts (bass and backing vocals), Stephen Roberts (drums and backing vocals) and Tim Wanstall (keyboards and backing vocals). more »

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Written by: CAREY SUTHON WILLETTS, JOEL LASLETT POTT, STEVEN ALEXANDER ROBERTS, TIMOTHY JOHN WANSTALL

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15 facts about this song

Album Fact
"Stand in the Sun" is a song from Athlete's fourth studio album, "Black Swan".
Release Date
The album "Black Swan" which includes the song "Stand in the Sun" was released on 24th August 2009.
Genre Fact
The band Athlete, including their song "Stand in the Sun", is known for their art-indie pop genre, a fusion of experimental indie elements with pop-based roots.
Chart Info
The album "Black Swan" peaked at #18 in the UK Albums Chart. However, the individual performance of "Stand in the Sun" specifically on charts is not prominently recorded.
Song Length
"Stand in the Sun" is 3 minutes and 39 seconds long, making it a standard length for a pop song.
Band Composition
Athlete consists of four members - Joel Pott, Carey Willetts, Stephen Roberts and Tim Wanstall. This team collectively created the song "Stand in the Sun".
Production Element
The song "Stand in the Sun" was produced by the notable British producer, Tom Rothrock, who's worked with other major artists such as Beck, Foo Fighters, and James Blunt.
Lyrics Insight
The song "Stand in the Sun" is known for its uplifting feel and optimistic lyrics, providing listeners with a good mood boost.
Critical Reception
The track "Stand in the Sun," similar to other songs by Athlete, has been praised for its solid pop sensibilities balanced with strong emotional resonance, even though it did not chart as well as some of their earlier works.
Live Performances
"Stand in the Sun" has been part of Athlete's setlists in their live performances, showcasing their indie-pop sound and energetic stage presence.
Music Video
There's no official music video for "Stand in the Sun", however, fans have created and shared several lyric videos for it on platforms like YouTube.
Distribution
The album "Black Swan" including the "Stand in the Sun" song, is distributed by Polydor Limited (UK), a British Music company that is part of the Universal Music Group.
Album Sales
The album "Black Swan" has sold over 100,000 copies where the song "Stand in the Sun" is featured. However, the individual sales figure for the song is unknown.
Streaming Fact
As of current records, the song "Stand in the Sun" has not reached any significant streaming milestones on platforms such as Spotify or Apple Music.
Digital Platforms
"Stand in the Sun" along with the entire "Black Swan" album is available to be streamed or purchased on multiple digital platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more.

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