Now You're Not Here
Swing Out Sister
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Love was young We saw beyond a sky that had no limits Much higher than the highest star Beyond the furthest planet We thought that we could change the world And everything in it But time ran out of endless hours Gave into doubt, were we just playing an endless game That no one ever wins If I could run away Hide away Forget the way feel But your memory keeps haunting me Convincing me it's real Now you're not here Now you're not here Love and hate Left up to fate A life we took for granted We couldn't stop our running from the things we always wanted No long goodbyes No tears to cry And nothing to believe in But now you're gone We'll never know a love that's grown Time took away All that it gave to the two of us If I could run away Hide away Forget the way I feel But your memory keeps haunting me Convincing me it's real Now you're not here Now you're not here When our hearts were young and nights were long We'd let the morning sun kiss our eyes open Precious dreams that we had now they are dead and gone The promises we made have all been broken If I could run away Hide away Forget the way I feel But your memory keeps haunting me Convincing me it's real Now you're not here Now you're not here In my arms In my life Lovin' you, is just a memory Now you're not here Now you're not here With me now, in my arms, in my mind, in my life
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Written by: ANDREW JOHN CONNELL, CORINNE DREWERY, PAUL REDMOND GAVIN O'DUFFY
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Now You're Not Here" was released in 1997. The song is a single by British synth-pop band Swing Out Sister.
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Album AssociationThis song is from Swing Out Sister's fifth studio album, "Shapes and Patterns."
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart. Despite not making it to the top of the charts in the UK or the US, the song was well-received.
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Popularity in Japan"Now You're Not Here" proved to be a major hit in Japan, where it won the prestigious International Viewers' Choice Award at the MTV VMAs.
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Difference in Music Video VersionsThere are two separate music videos made for 'Now You're Not Here'. The UK version is in black-and-white featuring the group in cinematic scenes, while the second version for the Japanese release includes a story of a lost relationship.
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Song ThemeThe song portrays the melancholic feelings and the void created when someone important leaves from one's life.
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Other Languages VersionA Spanish version of the song "Ahora Que No Estás Aqui" was also released, as included in their greatest hits album "The Best Is Yet To Come."
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Critical ReceptionThe song is highly praised for its lush, sophisticated pop arrangements and eloquent lyrics, showcasing the band's matured musical style.
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ComposersThe song was originally composed by the band members, Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell.
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Band's Recognition in JapanFollowing the success of "Now You're Not Here", Swing Out Sister continued to enjoy significant commercial success in Japan, even when their popularity started to wane in other countries.
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Live Performances"Now You're Not Here" is regularly included in the setlist for Swing Out Sister's live performances.
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