I'm in a Different World
Four Tops, The Four Tops
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In this world of ups and downs my dreams all fall through Things just don't work out, no matter what I do Disappointment haunts me, through each lonely day The world around I see, in only shades of gray But when the love light shines upon my face I'm in a different world A world I never knew, I'm in a different world A world so sweet and true, I'm in a different world I'm no longer just another face in a crowd Hey, look into my eyes, you'll see I'm strong and I'm proud You are all the sweetness of my life, you see You have brought heaven right here on earth to me No man of wealth, I know I'll ever be But I'll be satisfied just knowing you love me On the stage of life I've played a loser's part It seems like I've been down right from the very start Every time I lift myself up off the ground Something always happens to bring the curtain down But when your love light shines upon my face I'm in a different world A world so warm and sweet, I'm in a different world Now that you've been loving me, I'm in a different world Each time you speak my name or put your hand in mine The empty life I knew, I leave it far behind 'Cause you gave me the love that I truly felt Most of all you made me believe in myself You're more than a love to me, you're my way of life I'll forever cherish you, more each day and night Oh, I'm in a different world A world that's warm, a world that's sweet A world that's every bit complete A world that's real, you've made me see All the beauty surrounding me Oh, look what you've done for me Oh, look what you've done for me I'm in a different world, now that you've been loving me I'm in a different world, and that's where I want to be I'm in a different world, now that you've been loving me...
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Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I'm in a Different World" by The Four Tops is a classic track from the genre of Motown and soul music, which marked the American music scene during the 1960s.
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Release DetailsThis track was released in August 1968, marking one of the group's definitive releases in their extensive artistic career.
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Performance and Ranking"I'm in a Different World" reached #51 in the UK Singles Chart and achieved an even better spot in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching the #10 slot.
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SongwritersThe label responsible for the song was Motown's own record division, Tamla Motown. The famed songwriting team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland crafted this Four Tops' hit.
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Album InclusionThis song was included in the Four Tops' sixth studio album, "Yesterday's Dreams," released in the same year.
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Internal Band FactThis was one of the last hits the Four Tops had before Holland-Dozier-Holland left Motown, signaling the end of an era for the band's main producer and songwriters.
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Recording LocationThe song, like most of Motown's hits, was recorded at the Hitsville USA studio in Detroit, Michigan.
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Lead VocalistAs with most of the Four Tops' songs, lead vocal duties for "I'm in a Different World" were handled by Levi Stubbs, whose emotive baritone voice is a significant part of the group's signature sound.
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Background VocalistsThe remaining members of the Four Tops- Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Renaldo "Obie" Benson, and Lawrence Payton provided the harmonization and background vocals in the song.
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Song ThemeThe song carries a romantic theme, focused on the transformational power of love and how it makes the singer feel like he's in "a different world."
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Different Versions"I'm in a Different World" has been covered by other artists such as British singer Chris Farlowe in 1970, evidence of the song's enduring popularity.
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LegacyToday, the song is considered a part of the classic Motown sound that characterized the late 1960s and has become a staple of oldies and Motown radio stations globally.
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