To Be With You Again
Level 42
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I've been making moves in chains Wrapped around my hollow heart The thought of you remains I can't replace your face no matter how I try And in the night I cry from wanting you You know I thought I could not lose America was calling me You said I must choose Between a life of love or visions that will fade And now the choice is made I'm so lonely Can you feel me Reaching out to you I'm so lonely Are you lonely too I would give anything To make you understand That I would go anywhere To be with you again Heaven help me if you can I remember better days But now I understand You can't buy happiness, love is not for sale The night is turning pale and I'm needing you I've tried to talk the time away (but the time is here to stay) Empty ears aren't listening To one word I say (time to play) The dream became a big machine out of control And here inside my soul I am so lonely Where are you now When I need you so I'm so lonely I need you to know I would give anything (can you feel me) To make you understand (reaching out to you) And I would go anywhere (where are you now) To be with you again (when I need you) I was standing in the rain I was trying to break the chains I was calling out your name (something snapped inside of me) I need to be with you again, yeah Baby Can you feel me (can you feel me now) Reaching out to you I'm so lonely (I am so lonely girl) Are you lonely too Where are you now (I would go anywhere) Now I need you so I'm so lonely (I am so lonely girl) I need you to know I would give anything (can you feel me) To make you understand (reaching out to you) And I would go anywhere (where are you now) To be with you again (when I need you so) And you are the only one (I'm so lonely) Who can break these chains (are you lonely too) And I would go anywhere (where are you now) To be with you again (now I need you) Be with you again Be with you again Are you lonely too
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Written by: MARK KING, ROWLAND CHARLES GOULD
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"To Be With You Again" is a single by the renowned British band Level 42, a group noted for their blend of jazz-funk, pop, and rock elements.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1987, during a peak period of the band's commercial success.
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Album Inclusion"To Be With You Again" is a track on Level 42's studio album, Running in the Family, their seventh album.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached a respectable #10 on the UK Singles Chart. It performed significantly well on international charts too, especially in Europe.
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GenreThis track fits comfortably into the band's signature pop and funk-infused sound, demonstrating their unique blend of bass-driven funk, sophisticated pop melodies, and jazzy chord progressions.
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Song Credits"To Be With You Again" is written by band members Mark King and Boon Gould.
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Lyrical ThemeMark King, in writing the song, drew heavily from themes of longing and heartbreak, resulting in emotional and expressive lyrics that resonate with listeners who had been in love and lost.
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Vocal PerformanceMark King, the band's frontman and bass player, also lent his distinctive vocals to the track, with his soulful delivery enhancing the emotional impact of the song's lyrics.
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Band's PopularityIt reflected the era when Level 42 was at the height of its popularity, along with their other hits such as "Lessons in Love" and "Running in the Family."
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Critical ReceptionJust like other Level 42 tracks, "To Be With You Again" received positive reviews from music critics, praising it for its catchy melody, solid instrumentation, and compelling lyrical content.
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Identification MarkHeavy synthesized bass-lines and punchy percussions, typical characteristics of Level 42's music, are distinctively present in "To Be With You Again," making it a classic tune representative of the band's music in the 80s.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "To Be With You Again" was shot in stark black and white, which heightened the dramatic effect and emotional resonance of the song.
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