Light Me Up
Birdy
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I'm finding my heart using my hands You're my feet on the ground, my footprints From where I began, I still carry your love I feel your love Untie this cord, we don't need it no more Wherever we are, I'm yours always It flows in my blood, I still carry your love I feel your love We start running, running To escape this town We don't know where we're going 'Til we turn round And I keep on running, running I don't slow down And if I'm lost where shadows fall You light me up when all I see is darkness You light me up when I'm down And if I fall apart, you know where to find my pieces Where they're gonna be found Keep my eyes shut, safe in this trust You're all that I need, my senses Shinning on me, I still carry your love I feel your love We start running, running To escape this town We don't know where we're going 'Til we turn round And I keep on running, running I don't slow down If I'm lost where shadows fall You light me up when all I see is darkness You light me up when I'm down And if I fall apart, you know where to find my pieces Where they're gonna be found You light me up when all I see is darkness You light me up when I'm down And if I fall apart, you know where to find my pieces Where they're gonna be found I'm finding my heart using my hands You're my feet on the ground, my footprints From where I began, I still carry your love I feel your love You light me up when all I see is darkness You light me up when I'm down And if I fall apart, you know where to find my pieces Where they're gonna be found You light me up when all I see is darkness You light me up when I'm down And if I fall apart, you know where to find my pieces Where they're gonna be found I'm finding my heart using my hands You're my feet on the ground, my footprints
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Written by: JASMINE LUCILLA ELISABETH VAN DEN BOGAERDE, TOM HULL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Light Me Up" by Birdy was released as part of her second studio album, "Fire Within," on September 23, 2013.
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GenreThe song belongs to the Indie Pop, Indie Folk, and Pop genres.
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Songwriter"Light Me Up" was co-written by Jasmine van den Bogaerde (Birdy's real name) along with Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle.
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ProducerTwo people produced "Light Me Up" - Ryan Tedder, a member of the band 'OneRepublic', and Rich Costey.
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Album SuccessBirdy's album "Fire Within," which features "Light Me Up," peaked at number eight on the UK Album Charts, showcasing the popularity of the song and its contribution.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Light Me Up" released on YouTube in December 2014 features a mixture of live performances and behind-the-scenes footage.
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Critical ReceptionDespite not being released as a single, "Light Me Up" received a positive response from both audiences and critics, with many praising its upbeat tempo and uplifting message.
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Song Interpretation"Light Me Up" is interpreted as a song about finding a love that brightens all the dark corners of your mind and life.
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Impact on Birdy's CareerThis song and its parent album helped to diversify Birdy's discography beyond the covers for which she first gained prominence, solidifying her status as a versatile artist.
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Versatile VoiceBirdy's performance in "Light Me Up" shows the maturity and versatility in her voice and her capability to grace different music genres.
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Tour Impact"Light Me Up" became a fan favorite during Birdy's live tours, further demonstrating its popularity.
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InfluenceRyan Tedder's influence is noticeable in "Light Me Up" through the catchy tune, showing the blend of Birdy's style with Tedder's trademark sound.
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