The Only Way Is Up
Yazz & the Plastic Population, Yazz
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We've been broken down To the lowest turn Bein' on the bottom line Sure ain't no fun But if we should be evicted Huh, from our homes We'll just move somewhere else And still carry on Oh (Hold on) hold on (Hold on) hold on Ooh, aah, baby (Hold on) hold on (Hold on) ooh ooh aah The only way is up, baby For you and me now The only way is up, baby For you and me now Aah Now we may not know, huh Where our next meal is coming from But with you by my side I'll face what is to come Aah, boy I want to thank you Yeah, for loving me this way Things may be a little hard now But we'll find a brighter day Oh, yeah (Hold on) hold on (Hold on) hold on Ooh, ooh ooh (Hold on) hold on (Hold on) won't be long Ooh, yeah The only way is up, baby For you and me now The only way is up, baby For you and me now Ooh ooh ooh Talk about the only way is up, baby Talk about the only way Talk about the only way is up, baby Talk about the only way Talk about the only way is up, baby (Hold on) hold on (Hold on) hold on Hey (Hold on) hold on (Hold on) won't be long No no no The only way is up, baby For you and me now The only way is up, baby For you and me now The only way is up, baby For you and me now The only way is up, baby For you and me now The only way is up For you and me now The only way is up, baby For you and me now The only way is up For you and me now The only way is up For you and me now The only way is up For you and me now The only way is up For you and me now
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Written by: GEORGE HENRY JACKSON, JOHNNY RAY HENDERSON
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song and Artist"The Only Way Is Up" is a dance-pop song performed by British singer-songwriter "Yazz." The song is Yazz's most recognized hit and became an iconic disco anthem of the late 80s.
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Origin and AdaptationThe song was originally a 1980 gospel track by American soul singer Otis Clay. However, it was re-imagined into a pop-disco track by Yazz and The Plastic Population in 1988.
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Chart Performance“The Only Way Is Up” was a massive hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart in August 1988. It stayed there for five weeks, making Yazz the first solo female artist to stay at number one for five weeks in the UK.
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International SuccessThe song also charted internationally and was a hit in many countries, reaching the top 10 in over a dozen countries across Europe, and hitting the top spot in New Zealand. It reached number 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1989.
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AwardIn 1989, the single was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry for sales over 400,000 copies.
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Music VideoThe video for the song featured Yazz and her band performing in a lively neighborhood scene. The video was noted for its energy and vibrancy, mirroring the optimistic message of the song.
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Use in MediaDue to its inspiring, uplifting message and catchy tune, it has been used in numerous commercials and television shows. It was also the theme song of the reality show "I'm a Celebrity Get me Out of Here!" in 2002.
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LegacyThe song's success helped it become a defining track of the late '80s acid house scene in the UK. It has also been recognized as a significant pop cultural artifact of the era.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "The Only Way Is Up" has been covered by several artists of different genres. Notably, it was covered by American rapper Kanye West and singer Teyana Taylor in 2018.
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Impact on Yazz's CareerDespite the massive success of "The Only Way Is Up," Yazz was unable to replicate this success with her subsequent releases. Although she had other songs that charted, none could match the immense popularity of this hit. Hence, "Yazz" is often referred to as a 'one-hit-wonder'.
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