Keeping Your Head Up
Birdy
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Times that I've seen you lose your way You're not in control and you won't be told All I can do to keep you safe is hold you close Hold you close till you can breathe on your own Till you can breathe on your own Hold tight you're slowly coming back to life I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up, darling Let go of all your haunted dreams tonight I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up, darling Hold tight you're slowly coming back to life I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up, darling Let go of all your haunted dreams tonight I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up And I won't let you down Everyone keeps a darker place To lose control, you're not alone And when you come looking for embrace I know your soul, I'll be your home Til you can breathe on your own Til you can breathe on your own Hold tight, you're slowly coming back to life I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up, darling Let go of all your haunted dreams tonight I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up, darling Hold tight, you're slowly coming back to life I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up, darling Let go of all your haunted dreams tonight I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up And I won't let you down You never think that you can fly You'll always swim against the tide Don't you know your pain is mine? And I would die a thousand times to ease your mind To ease your mind Hold tight, you're slowly coming back to life I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up, darling Let go of all your haunted dreams tonight I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up, darling Hold tight, you're slowly coming back to life I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up, darling Let go of all your haunted dreams tonight I'll be keeping your head up I'll be keeping your head up And I won't let you down
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Written by: Wayne Anthony Hector, Steve Mac, Jasmine Lucilla Elisabeth Van Den Bogaerde
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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6 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Keeping Your Head Up" was released by Birdy (real name Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer van den Bogaerde) on January 1, 2016, as the lead single from her third studio album, "Beautiful Lies”.
- Despite not reaching the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart, the song proved popular in several European countries, peaking at number 12 in Belgium, number 38 in Italy, and number 97 in France.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Keeping Your Head Up" was directed by Chris Turner. The video uncovers various dimensions of Birdy's personality and shows her journey through an old mansion.
- The video features a choreography in which the people around Birdy move in slow, feather-like motions that mimic the movements of a bird, which is a play on Birdy's stage name.
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Song ProductionThe song was co-written by Birdy along with Steve Mac and Wayne Hector.
- Known for her melodic piano-playing and airy vocals, Birdy adopted a more upbeat and dance-like sound for "Keeping Your Head Up", which marked a new direction in her music.
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Inspiration and CompositionThe song is about being there for your loved ones and helping them through tough times. Birdy described the song as being there to "hold a torch" and keep an individual's "head up".
- Musically, the song is a departure from Birdy's usual piano-driven ballads, venturing into the territories of electronic and dance-pop, while maintaining her trademark emotive lyrics and strong vocals.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Keeping Your Head Up" for its catchy chorus, poignant lyrics, and Birdy's impressive vocal performance.
- The song was called "an uplifting pop track" by Digital Spy and was named a "stylish, cinematic gem" by PopJustice.
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Usage in MediaThe song was used in the TV trailer for the 2016 Warner Bros. film "The Accountant", starring Ben Affleck.
- It was also used in advertisement campaigns for British department store Debenhams in 2016.
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