Back in the High Life Again

Steve Winwood

About Back in the High Life Again

"Back in the High Life Again" is a 1986 single written by Steve Winwood and Will Jennings and performed by Winwood. The single was included on his album Back in the High Life and included backing vocals by James Taylor as well as a prominent mandolin played by Winwood. "Back in the High Life Again" was Winwood's second number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. The single stayed at number one for three weeks and went to number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Back in the High Life Again" received a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year in 1988.  


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It used to seem to me that my life ran on too fast
And I had to take it slowly just to make the good parts last
But when you're born to run it's so hard to just slow down
So don't be surprised to see me back in the bright part of town

I'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time will open up again
I'll be back in the high life again
All the eyes that watched me once, will smile and take me in

You used to be the best to make life be life to me
And I hope that you're still out there and you're like you used to be
We'll have ourselves a time
And we'll dance till the morning sun
And we'll let the good times come in
And we won't stop till we're done

We'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time will open up again
We'll be back in the high life again
All the eyes that watched us once will smile and take us in

And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily 
And oh we'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

High life
High life
In the high life again

We'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time will open up again
We'll be back in the high life again
All the eyes that watched us once, will smile and take us in

And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily 
And oh we'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

High life (back in the high life)
Oh we'll be back

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Steve Winwood

Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood (born 12 May 1948) is an award winning English songwriter and musician whose genres include blue-eyed soul, R&B, rock, blues-rock, pop-rock, and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays the electric organ, synthesizers, bass, drums, guitar, mandolin, violin and other strings. A star performer for nearly 50 years, he has also done notable work as a producer. more »

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Written by: WILL JENNINGS, STEVE WINWOOD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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14 facts about this song

Release Details
"Back in the High Life Again" is a single track from the fourth solo studio album "Back in the High Life" by English rock musician Steve Winwood.
Song Content
The song deals with the theme of rejuvenation and the surge of confidence and positivity following a period of hardship.
Production & Label
"Back in the High Life Again" was released under the record label "Island Records" in 1986.
Chart Performance
The song had notable chart performance, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Guest Artists
The track features a guest appearance by James Taylor who performs backing vocals.
Song Writing
The song was co-written by Steve Winwood and Will Jennings.
Accolades
The song won two Grammy Awards in 1987, including Record of the Year.
Cover Versions
"Back in the High Life Again" has been covered by a variety of artists, including Warren Zevon and American country music group, Rascal Flatts.
Video Production
The music video for the song features Winwood singing on the back of a moving truck, intercut with scenes from around New York City.
Impact and Influence
Despite being over 30 years old, the song continues to hold cultural relevance and is played on pop and rock radio stations.
Musical Composition
The song features complex chord changes and instrumentation, with the sound of a mandolin featuring prominently.
Critical Reception
Many critics praised Winwood's vocal delivery and the overall production of the song, describing it as lush and uplifting.
Album's Record
Album "Back in the High Life" also produced three other successful singles besides "Back in the High Life Again" which were, "Higher Love", "Freedom Overspill", and "The Finer Things".
Cultural References
The song is referenced in several film and television shows, including "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and the film "Hot Tub Time Machine".

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