Back in the High Life Again
Steve Winwood
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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 that 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 And I'll drink and dance with one hand free Let the world back into me and on I'll be a sight to see Back in the high life again 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 'til the morning sun And we'll let the good times come in And we won't stop 'til 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 Back 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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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.
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Song ContentThe song deals with the theme of rejuvenation and the surge of confidence and positivity following a period of hardship.
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Production & Label"Back in the High Life Again" was released under the record label "Island Records" in 1986.
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Chart PerformanceThe song had notable chart performance, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Guest ArtistsThe track features a guest appearance by James Taylor who performs backing vocals.
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Song WritingThe song was co-written by Steve Winwood and Will Jennings.
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AccoladesThe song won two Grammy Awards in 1987, including Record of the Year.
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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.
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Video ProductionThe music video for the song features Winwood singing on the back of a moving truck, intercut with scenes from around New York City.
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Impact and InfluenceDespite being over 30 years old, the song continues to hold cultural relevance and is played on pop and rock radio stations.
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Musical CompositionThe song features complex chord changes and instrumentation, with the sound of a mandolin featuring prominently.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics praised Winwood's vocal delivery and the overall production of the song, describing it as lush and uplifting.
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Album's RecordAlbum "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".
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Cultural ReferencesThe 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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