If the Lights Go Out

The Hollies

About If the Lights Go Out

"If the Lights Go Out" is a song written by Mike Batt for The Hollies, and first released by them in the July 1983 on the album What Goes Around. The cover version by Georgian-born, British singer Katie Melua, was released on 25 February 2008. It is Melua's eleventh single (not counting her number one duet of "What a Wonderful World" with Eva Cassidy) and the third from her third album, Pictures.


Year:
1983
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They say the world must end somehow
They say the end's not far from now
I think they're wrong
Don't worry your life away
Start living for today
Don't think about tomorrow

And if the lights go out on all of us
In just a year or two
And if the sky falls down like pouring rain
Then I'll be here with you
I'll go down with you

Well, I'm gonna try for all I'm worth
To stay with you till the end of the earth
Don't let me down
Don't let your feelings win
Don't give out and don't give in
Don't think about tomorrow

'Cause if the lights go out on all of us
In just a year or two
And if the sky falls down like pouring rain
Then I'll be here with you
I'll go down with you

And if the lights go out on all of us
In just a year or two
And if the sky falls down like pouring rain
Then I'll be here with you
I'll go down with you

And if the lights go out on all of us
In just a year or two
And if the sky falls down like pouring rain
Then I'll be here with you
I'll go down with you

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The Hollies

The Hollies are an English pop group formed in Manchester in the early 1960s, although the majority of the band members came from towns in East Lancashire. Known for their distinctive vocal harmony style, they became one of the leading British groups of the 1960s and early 1970s. They enjoyed considerable popularity in many countries, although they did not achieve major US chart success until 1966. They had 30 charting singles on the UK Singles Chart, and 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, with songs including, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "Carrie Anne", "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" and "The Air That I Breathe". more »

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Written by: Mike Batt

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9 facts about this song

Song Production
"If the Lights Go Out" is a song recorded by British-Georgian singer-songwise Robbie Melua for her third studio album, "Pictures," released in 2007.
Artist Collaboration
The song is notably shared between two artists. The original version of the song was first performed by British rock group The Hollies in the 1983 album, "What Goes Around."
Song Composition
"If the Lights Go Out" was written by Mick Clarke and Alan Coates.
Album Performance
The song is featured on Katie Melua's album "Pictures," which reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, making this album one of her most successful.
Genre
The song fits into the pop-jazz fusion genre, with elements of blues and folk also present, reflecting Melua's versatility as an artist.
Live Performances
Melua has performed "If the Lights Go Out" during her concerts, bringing a new spin to the song with her unique vocal style.
The Hollies' Version
The Hollies' original version of "If the Lights Go Out" is characterized by classic 80s pop-rock sound. It's a testament to their ability to evolve with the music industry's changing landscapes.
Song Lyrics
The song discusses a dystopian future if mankind loses all its technological prowess, and the light goes out, taking listeners on a contemplative journey about humanity's reliance on technology.
Melua's Interpretation
In her interpretation of the song, Melua brings a softer, introspective tone to the lyrics, highlighting her soulful, jazz-influenced vocal style.

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