You Take Me Up
Thompson Twins
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I work on the front line I work to survive And I sleep in a fever So this is my life I cry in my sleep (cry boy, cry boy) It just makes me weep when I try, how I try I know what it means to work hard on machines It's a labour of love so please don't ask me why Looking for reasons (day in, day out) Trying too hard (he's trying too hard) Moving in circles (too hot, too hot) Don't get very far (don't get very far) Should I ask you to dance? (dance boy, dance boy) If I promise romance would you come for the ride? I know what it means to work hard on machines Do you believe in love, one that lasts for all time? (chorus) You take me up, oh hoh, You take me up to the higher ground You take me up so high Now I never want to come back down I'm glad in these hard times (day in, day out) There's hope in your eyes (hope in his eyes) I don't need a religion (too hot, too hot) Cause this love never dies (love never dies) I believe in today (believe boy, believe boy) It's better that way and you work through the night I know what it means to work hard on machines It's a labour of love, so please don't ask me why (REPEAT CHORUS) I cry in my sleep (cry boy, cry boy) It just makes me weep when I try, how I try I know what it means to work hard on machines It's a labour of love so please don't ask me why (REPEAT CHORUS x 2)
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Written by: ALANNAH JOY CURRIE, JOSEPH MARTIN LEEWAY, TOM BAILEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Release Info"You Take Me Up" was released in March 1984 by the British band Thompson Twins.
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Album DetailsThe song is included in the band's fourth studio album called "Into the Gap".
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Chart PositionsThis song achieved considerable success, hitting the number 2 spot on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the Dance Club Songs chart in the U.S.
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SongwritersThe Thompson Twins members, Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway, together wrote "You Take Me Up".
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Music VideoThe music video for "You Take Me Up" features the band and various others playing party games in an old English country house. The video also has segments of Tom Bailey playing a double bass in rapid rhythmic fashion.
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Song ThemeThe song implies themes of love and surrender, with lyrics portraying a protagonist dependent on his partner, willingly absorbed in their relationship despite any hardships.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by artists like the band Machines, which did a notable techno-version of the song.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song makes use of a number of unique percussive instruments, such as marimba, xylophone, as well as harmonica.
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Album SuccessThe album "Into the Gap", containing "You Take Me Up" was one of the biggest selling albums of 1984 in the UK and was certified Double Platinum.
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Reworked VersionsThe song was reworked in an instrumental version for the B-side of the 12" single, called "Passion Planet".
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RecognitionOver time, "You Take Me Up" has been recognized as one of the most memorable hits from Thompson Twins.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a mainstay of the band's live set and was performed at the 1985 Live Aid concert by Thompson Twins.
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Song DurationThe song runs for a length of four minutes and twenty-six seconds.
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