Sanctify Yourself
Simple Minds
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Is this the age of the thunder and rage Can you feel the ground move 'round your feet? If you take one step closer, it'll lead to another The crossroad above is where we meet I shout out for shelter, I need you for something The whole world's out, they're all on the street Control yourself, love is all you need Control yourself, in your eyes Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Be a part of me, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, set yourself free In pictures of living, in bloodshot a vision Sweet miracles and strange circumstances I see the sun up, the showdown, the cool winds that blow down On the big beat that lifelong romance is You've got a gun in your hand, you're making self-plans Stay with me all through the night Control yourself, love is all you need Control yourself, open up your heart Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Be a part of me, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, set yourself free You can't stop the world for a boy or a girl Sweet victims of poor circumstances But you can pour back the love, sweeping down from above Giving hope and making more chances Well, I hope and I pray that maybe someday You'll come back down here and show me the way Control yourself, love is all you need Control yourself, open up your heart Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, sanctify (sanctify) Sanctify yourself, set yourself free (sanctify) (Sanctify) (Sanctify) (Sanctify) (Sanctify) (Sanctify) sanctify yourself, sanctify (Sanctify) oh, sanctify yourself (Sanctify) (Sanctify) (Sanctify) sanctify yourself
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Written by: Charles Burchill, James Kerr, Michael MacNeil
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Sanctify Yourself" is a rock song written, arranged, and performed by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released on their 1986 album 'Once Upon A Time.'
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved considerable success by reaching the top 10 in many countries, including the number 3 spot on the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music CompositionMusically, 'Sanctify Yourself' reflects Simple Minds' signature style of anthemic rock drawing influences from genres like progressive rock and new wave, with its catchy chorus and soaring synthesizer lines.
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Video ReleaseThe video for "Sanctify Yourself" was popular on MTV, featuring the band performing with a female gospel choir and showing scenes of what appears to be an American working-class family during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.
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Band Line-UpThe Simple Minds members involved in the creation and recording of 'Sanctify Yourself' were Jim Kerr (vocals), Charlie Burchill (guitars and synthesizers), and Michael MacNeil (keyboards).
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Song InspirationLead singer Jim Kerr stated in interviews that the song was inspired by the early 20th-century Indian spiritual teacher Meher Baba.
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Live Performances"Sanctify Yourself" has remained a mainstay of Simple Minds' live setlists throughout the years, with versions often extended for audience participation during concerts.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Virgin Records label.
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Album Success"Sanctify Yourself" was one of several hit singles from the 'Once Upon A Time' album, which itself reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and number 10 on the US Billboard 200, making it one of Simple Minds' most commercially successful albums.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Sanctify Yourself" has been covered by various artists across different genres, reaffirming its popularity and enduring appeal across music fans.
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