Rome Wasn't Built In a Day

Morcheeba

About Rome Wasn't Built In a Day

"Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" is a song by English group Morcheeba. It was released in July 2000 as the lead single off their third studio album Fragments of Freedom. The song is the group's biggest hit in their native United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 34. In New Zealand, the song was a major hit, reaching number two in November 2000 and becoming the 13th best-selling single of the year. Elsewhere, the single reached the top 40 in Australia, Italy, and Switzerland.


Year:
2000
3:35
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You and me, were meant to be,
Walking free, in harmony,
One fine day, we'll fly away,
Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day,
Hey hey hey.

In this day and age it's so easy to stress,
'Cause people act strange and you can never second guess,
In order to love, child, we got to be strong,
I'm caught in the cross fire,
Why can't we get a long.

'Cause you and me, were meant to be,
Walking free, in harmony,
One fine day, we'll fly away,
Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day,
hey hey hey.

I'm having a day dream, we are getting somewhere,
I'm kissing your lips and running fingers through your hair,
I'm as nervous as you, bout making it right,
Well we know we were wrong, we can't give up the fight.
(oh no)

'Cause you and me, were meant to be,
Walking free, in harmony,
One fine day, we'll run away,
Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day,
Hey hey hey

You and me
Were meant to be
Walking free
In harmony
One fine day
We'll fly away
Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day

You and me (you and me)
Were meant to be (meant to be)
Walking free (walking free)
In harmony (in harmony)
One fine day (one fine day)
We'll run away (we're gonna run away, run away)
Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day

You and me (you and me)
Were meant to be (meant to be)
Walking free (walking free)
In harmony (in harmony)
One fine day (one fine day)
We'll run away (we're gonna run away, run away)
Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day

You and me (you and me)
Were meant to be (meant to be)
Walking free (walking free)
In harmony (in harmony)
One fine day (one fine day)
We'll run away (we're gonna run away, run away)
Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day

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Morcheeba

Morcheeba are a British band, mixing influences from trip hop, rock, R&B, and pop. They have produced 7 albums since 1995, two of which reached the UK top ten. more »

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Written by: PAUL DAVID GODFREY, ROSS GODFREY, SKYE EDWARDS

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12 facts about this song

Performers
"Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" is a song performed by the British band Morcheeba.
Album Release
The song was released in the year 2000 as part of their third studio album, "Fragments of Freedom."
Genres
This song falls under the genres of trip hop and pop, showcasing Morcheeba's musical transition and versatility.
Song Placing
"Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" is the third song on the "Fragments of Freedom" album.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 34 on the UK Singles Chart making it one of the group's biggest hits.
Popular Culture
It was featured in the popular television series "Roswell"’s first season episode "Independence Day" that aired in 2000.
Musical Style
The song stands out for its bright, cheerful sound which was a notable stylistic shift from the group's earlier, more moody tracks.
Vocals
The song is sung by Skye Edwards, the lead vocalist of Morcheeba.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" are about patience and understanding that good things take time, as implied by the title itself.
Single Release
The song was also released as a single with two B-sides: "In the Hands of the Gods" and a remix of "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day."
Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy melody and the classic pop style it adopted.
Video
The music video for "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" depicts the band playing in a bright, colorful and animated ambiance, reflecting the upbeat tone of the song.

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