Live Is Life

Opus

About Live Is Life

"Live Is Life" is a song originally recorded in 1984 by Austrian group Opus. It was a European number-one hit in the summer of 1985. The single also reached number one in Canada and was a top 40 hit in the US in 1986. It was covered by many artists throughout the years.


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Na na na na na, hey
Na na na na na, all together now
Na na na na na, ooh
Na na na na na

Life (na na na na na)
Life is life (na na na na na)
Labalab bab bab life (na na na na na)
Life is life (na na na na na)

When we all give the power
We all give the best
Every minute of an hour
Don't think about the rest
And you all get the power
You all get the best
When everyone gets everything
And every song everybody sings

And it's life (na na na na na)
Life is life (na na na na na)
Laba laba laba laba life (na na na na na)
Life (na na na na na)

Life is life when we all feel the power
Life is life come on, stand up and dance
Life is life when the feeling of the people
Life is life is the feeling of the band

When we all give the power
We all give the best
Every minute of an hour
Don't think about the rest
Then you all get the power
You all get the best
When everyone gives everything
And every song everybody sings

And it's life (na na na na na)
Life is life (na na na na na)
Laba laba laba laba life (na na na na na)
Life is life (na na na na na)

Daba dab daba dab doo (na na na na na)
(Na na na na na)
(Na na na na na)
(Na na na na na)

Life (na na na na na)
Life is life (na na na na na)
Laba laba laba laba life (na na na na na)
Live is life (na na na na na)

And you call when it's over
You call it should last
Every minute of the future
Is a memory of the past
'Cause we all gave the power
We all gave the best
And everyone gave everything
And every song everybody sang

(Life is life) yeah

Thank you sir

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Opus

Opus is a pop-rock group from Graz, Austria. Formed in 1973, the group remains active today. The band is chiefly known for its 1985 single release, "Live Is Life", which reached the Top 10 in several European countries. more »

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Written by: EWALD PFLEGER, GUENTER GRASMUCK, HERWIG RUEDISSER, KURT PLISNIER, PETER NIKLAS GRUBER

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave

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12 facts about this song

Band Creation
"Opus" is an Austrian pop-rock group which was formed in 1973. They are well-known for the song "Live Is Life", which gained them worldwide recognition.
Song Production
"Live Is Life" was recorded in 1984. It is considered as one of the band’s greatest hits and most memorable songs.
Chart Success
Upon its release, "Live Is Life" topped the charts in France, Germany, South Africa, Sweden, and Norway, and reached number two in the UK.
Live Recording
Interestingly, "Live Is Life" was initially recorded during a live concert, giving more depth and reality to its title - hence the joy and energy conveyed in the song.
Album
The song "Live Is Life" is from the album "Up and Down”, released in 1985. The album represents a significant milestone in the band’s career.
Genre
The song is under the genre of Pop-Rock, and it perfectly represents the music style of the mid-80s incorporating elements of both pop and rock.
Multiplatinum Status
"Live Is Life" became a multiplatinum worldwide hit, selling millions of copies around the globe.
Band Recognition
The attention and popularity received due to "Live Is Life" helped to solidify Opus’s place in music history.
Timeless Appeal
Even after decades of its release, "Live Is Life" is positively received by audiences of all ages and often covered by other artists, showcasing its timeless appeal.
Themes
The lyrics of the song emphasize togetherness, living life to the fullest, and the power of music, making it a popular anthem for various events.
Sports Influence
The song has its influence in sports as well. Diego Maradona, an Argentine professional footballer, famously warmed up to "Live Is Life" in 1989.
English Version
Although the band members are Austrian, the international version of the song was performed in English, contributing to its widespread success.

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