Half Light

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About Half Light

"Half Light" is a song by the British rock band Athlete from their second album, Tourist. It was released 25 April 2005 as the second single from that album, peaking at #16 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2005 in British music). In March 2006 the song was the title track to an exclusive iTunes EP featuring B-sides and remixes from all of the band's singles for Tourist. As with the previous single, Wires, the content of the song is autobiographical. The lyrics speak of singer, Joel Pott's, regret at being far away from his family whilst on tour, of how difficult it is to conduct a relationship with them over the telephone and how, when he finally gets to spend some time at home, he will 'make the most of it'. The song was used for the Sky One ad to commemorate the final episode of Star Trek Enterprise in August 2005. 


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Sun got stuck, as it's making its way back down
We find ourselves, in a familiar part of town
And all that I've seen, means nothing to me, without you.

So when I see you next, we'll make the most of it
Tell the sun to start moving again
The taste of your kiss I've still got on my lips
And I'll take you there with me

Head crashed down, air condition myself to sleep
A great night out, that will continue to the end of the week
And all that I've seen means nothing to me, without you

So when I see you next we'll make the most of it
Tell the sun to start moving again
The taste of your kiss I've still got on my lips
And I'll take you there with me

It's you and me connected to a satellite
It's you and me and love through a machine
It's you and me connected to a satellite
It's you and me and love through a machine

So when I see you next we'll make the most of it
Tell the sun to start moving again
The taste of your kiss I've still got on my lips
And I'll take you there with me

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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: MIMI PARKER, ALLAN SPARHAWK, CHRIS ARVAN

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Band Formation
"Half Light" is a song by Athlete, a British rock band which was formed in 1999. The band hails from Deptford, London, and is composed of Joel Pott (lead vocals and guitar), Carey Willets (bass and backing vocals), Stephen Roberts (drums and backing vocals) and Tim Wanstall (keyboards and backing vocals).
Album Inclusion
"Half Light" is a track from Athlete's second studio album called "Tourist". The album was released in 2005, two years after their successful debut album "Vehicles and Animals".
Chart Performance
"Half Light" was released as a single on March 2005 and quickly climbed the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 16. This made it one of Athlete's highest-charting songs.
Music Video
The music video for "Half Light" is notable for its creative use of reverse footage. In the video, the band members are seen wandering around a city and interacting with various objects, all played backwards for a surreal effect.
Song Theme
The song is often interpreted to be about continuing to persevere and work towards your goals, even when things seem difficult and you're only seeing things in the 'half light'.
Live Performance
"Half Light" continues to be a popular part of the band's live setlist due to its infectious melody and sing-along chorus.
Critical Reception
Critics described "Half Light" as a beautifully heartbreaking song and praised the band's ability to capture emotional resonance with their lyrics.
Awards
The album "Tourist", which features "Half Light", won the Best British Album award at the 2006 BRIT Awards, beating out renowned artists such as Coldplay and Kaiser Chiefs.
Use in Media
"Half Light" has since been used in various TV shows, most notably the American drama series "One Tree Hill", thereby increasing its popularity with international audiences.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Half Light" is also available, showing the band's versatility and the emotional depth of the song stripped back to its basic elements.

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