High Energy
Evelyn Thomas
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High energy, your love is lifting me Oh, high energy Your love is lifing me Lifting me high It was only last week that we first met When I was walking down the street You came up from behind me and I knew That our eyes were gonna meet That's when I fell into your arms Imagine my surprise I thought this only happened in fairy tales Love hit me right between the eyes Oh yeah High energy, your love is lifting me Whoa-ooh high energy, yeah Your love is lifting me Lifting me high When you call me on the phone you make my spirits rise I'm glad the others didn't last It's a blessing in disguise Every time you're touching me It gives me such a thrill When I look deep into your eyes My heart just can't keep still, oh no High energy, your love is lifting me Whoa-ooh high energy, yeah Your love is lifting me Lifting me high All the gold that's in Fort Knox couldn't buy this happiness With your love I don't need money I don't need success I became a victim of a sudden love attack, yeah It happened in a blink of an eye And there's no holding back, oh High energy, yeah, your love is lifting me Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa-ooh high energy, ooh yeah Your love is lifting me Lifting me high (energy) (Your love is lifting me High energy)
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Written by: FIACHRA TRENCH, IAN LEVINE
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13 facts about this song
Genre"High Energy" falls under the music genre of Hi-NRG (named after the song), a type of uptempo disco or electronic dance music.
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LyricsThe song was penned by British songwriting duo, Ian Anthony Stephens and Fiachra Trench.
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Popular Culture"High Energy" made it to the top 10 in six European countries and peaked at number one on the dance charts in the U.S and the UK in 1984.
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Chart-topperDespite being released in the era of rock and pop music, "High Energy" managed to spend a total of twenty-four weeks in the charts, peaking at number 5 for three weeks.
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Rise to FameThe song is considered Evelyn Thomas's biggest hit which reestablished her career as a singer after a considerable hiatus.
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Cover VersionsLater, "High Energy" became popular amongst cover bands and was covered by many notable artists like American Hi-NRG band, Boys Town Gang.
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Music VideoThe music video for "High Energy" is a striking 1980s artifact, with plenty of neon colors, bold fashion, and energetic dance moves reflective of the vibrancy of the decade.
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ProductionThis song is produced by record producer, Ian Levine, who is known for a series of hits in the Hi-NRG genre during the 80s.
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Worldwide SuccessIn addition to its success in UK and US, the song also reached number 1 in Germany, South Africa and Switzerland, eventually becoming a worldwide hit.
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Release & Record LabelThe song was released by the record label 'Record Shack' in 1984. The label is known for its releases within the genre of Hi-NRG.
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AccoladesBesides chart success, "High Energy" is often cited as one of the greatest dance anthems of the 1980s. It's been played extensively in various clubs, showcases, and parties worldwide.
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LegacyThe song's influence is felt in today's music with many artists sampling or referencing the iconic bass line or chorus in their own compositions.
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Album"High Energy" is also the lead single and title track of Evelyn Thomas's fifth studio album released in the same year.
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