Pure Shores

All Saints

About Pure Shores

"Pure Shores" is a song recorded by English-Canadian girl group All Saints. It was released on 7 February 2000 worldwide, as the lead single from their second studio album Saints & Sinners (2000) and written for the film The Beach by band member Shaznay Lewis and produced by William Orbit. "Pure Shores" is an electronica song with elements of dream pop and ambient music. The song's lyrics talk about finding a place to relax and calling it one's own. "Pure Shores" received acclaim from music critics, who praised the production, lyrics and vocals and has featured on several best-song lists. The song was also a commercial success worldwide, entering the UK Singles Chart at number one, where it remained for two weeks. It achieved worldwide success, topping the charts in Belgium (Wallonia), Ireland, Italy and Romania and also reaching the top ten in countries including Australia, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden. It became the second most successful single of 2000 in the United Kingdom, selling a total of 815,000 copies there and received multiple certifications in other countries. 


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I've crossed deserts for miles 
Swam water for time 
Searching places to find 
A piece of something to call mine (I'm coming) 
A piece of something to call mine (I'm coming)
Coming closer to you 

Ran along many moors 
Walked through many doors 
The place where I want to be 
Is the place I can call mine (I'm coming) 
Is the place I can call mine (I'm coming)
Coming closer to you 

I'm moving, I'm coming 
Can you hear what I hear 
It's calling you, my dear 
Out of reach (Take me to my beach) 
I can hear it calling you 
I'm coming, not drowning 
Swimming closer to you 

Never been here before 
I'm intrigued, I'm unsure
I'm searching for more 
I've got something that's all mine 
I've got something that's all mine 

Take me somewhere I can breathe 
I've got so much to see 
This is where I want to be 
In a place I can call mine 
In a place I can call mine 

I'm moving, I'm coming 
Can you hear what I hear 
It's calling you, my dear 
Out of reach (Take me to my beach) 
I can hear it calling you 
I'm coming, not drowning 
Swimming closer to you 

Moving, coming 
Can you hear what I hear? (Hear it out of reach) 
I hear it calling you 
Swimming closer to you 

Many faces I have seen 
Many places I have been 
Walked the deserts, swam the shores (Coming closer to you) 
Many faces I have known 
Many ways in which I've grown 
Moving closer on my own (Coming closer to you) 

I move it, I feel it 
I'm coming, not drowning 
I move it, I feel it 
I'm coming, not drowning 

I'm moving, I'm coming 
Can you hear what I hear 
It's calling you, my dear 
Out of reach (Take me to my beach) 
I can hear it calling you 
I'm coming, not drowning 
Swimming closer to you (Take me to my beach) 

I'm moving, I'm coming 
Can you hear what I hear 
It's calling you, my dear 
Out of reach (Take me to my beach) 
I can hear it calling you 
I'm coming, not drowning 
Swimming closer to you 
(Take me to my beach)

I'm moving, I'm coming 
Can you hear what I hear 
It's calling you, my dear 
Out of reach (Take me to my beach) 
I can hear it calling you

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All Saints

All Saints were a British/Canadian girl group. Founded in 1993 as All Saints 1.9.7.5, the group consisted of founding members Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis, and sisters Nicole Appleton and Natalie Appleton. They became one of the most successful British pop groups of the 1990s, with nine top ten singles (including five number-ones), two multi-platinum albums, two gold albums and record sales in excess of ten million worldwide. more »

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Written by: Susannah Melvoin, Shaznay Lewis, William Orbit

Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Release and Performance
"Pure Shores" was released as a single by All Saints in February 2000. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and maintained its position for two weeks.
Film Connection
The song was used as the theme song for the film "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio. This added to its popularity and international success.
Production and Collaboration
"Pure Shores" was co-written by member Shaznay Lewis and William Orbit, a British musician and producer, known for his work with artists like Madonna. Orbit also produced the song.
Musical Style
The track is characterized by its unique fusion of pop music with electronica. Its sound combines elements of trip-hop, ambient music, and pop, setting it apart from much music at the time of its release.
Chart Success
Besides topping the UK chart, "Pure Shores" was also a major success worldwide. It reached top 10 in numerous countries' music charts including Australia, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Sales and Certification
The song has been certified Platinum in the UK by the BPI, with sales exceeding 600,000 copies. In Australia, it was certified gold with over 35,000 sold.
Critical Acclaim
"Pure Shores" was hailed by music critics for its dreamy production and groundbreaking sound. It was nominated for Best British Single at the 2001 BRIT Awards.
Video
The music video for the song features the band members in a multitude of exotic locations inspired by "The Beach" and has racked up millions of views on YouTube.
Impact and Influence
Today, "Pure Shores" is considered one of the best songs of the 2000s, and an influential track in the genre of pop music.
Remixes
Due to the popularity of the song, there have been several remixes produced, including versions by 2 Da Beach U Don't Stop Mix, Cosmic Gate, and the All Saints 2016 remix.

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