Lanterns
Birds of Tokyo
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Lately I've found When I start to think aloud There's a longing in the sound There is more I could be In darkness I leave For a place I've never seen It's been calling out to me That is where I should be We never carried days on our own But now it's up to us to know The weight of being so much more We will find ourselves on the road On we march With a midnight song We will light our way With our lanterns on On we march Till we meet the dawn We will light our way With our lanterns on As we walk out Without question without doubt In the light that we have found It is finally clear Our day has come And we'll stand for who we are We are ready we are young We have nothing to fear We never carried days on our own But now it's up to us to know The weight of being so much more We will find ourselves on the road On we march With a midnight song We will light our way With our lanterns on On we march Till we meet the dawn We will light our way With our lanterns on We held the light To our faces And realised We were chasing Shadows behind Not worth saving So burn it bright Forever illuminating On we march With a midnight song We will light our way With our lanterns on On we march Till we meet the dawn We will light our way With our lanterns on In darkness I leave For a place I've never seen It's been calling out to me That is where I should be
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Written by: ADAM JOHN SPARK, ADAM PETER WESTON, GLENN MICHAEL SARANGAPANY, IAN LEWIS KENNY, IAN PATRICK BERNEY
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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9 facts about this song
General Information"Lanterns" is a song by Australian alternative rock band "Birds of Tokyo."
- This song is one of their most popular songs and was released in 2013.
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Song CompositionThe song features a mix of driving guitar riffs, haunting choir harmonies, and lead vocalist Ian Kenny's distinct voice.
- It follows a traditional song structure with a verse, chorus, verse, and bridge style.
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Popularity & RecognitionUpon its release, "Lanterns" made a significant impact both domestically and internationally.
- It reached number three in Triple J's Hottest 100 for 2013, the most prestigious music countdown in Australia.
- The song was performed live on the TV show 'The Footy Show' which largely boosted its popularity.
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Album & Chart Performance"Lanterns" was the first single from their self-titled album "Birds of Tokyo."
- In Australia, the song peaked at number 10 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified triple platinum.
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Song Inspiration & MeaningThe song is believed to discuss overcoming the challenges and obstacles in life.
- According to the band, "Lanterns" paints a picture of feeling lost in the dark, but there's always a flicker of light guiding your way.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lanterns" was directed by Josh Logue.
- The video showcases a procession of people wandering through vast landscapes, interspersed with the band performing the song.
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Milestones & Awards"Lanterns" was nominated for Song of the Year at the APRA Music Awards in 2014.
- It also received nominations for the Best Pop Release and Best Group at the ARIA Music Awards in 2013.
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Memorable LyricsThe lyrics "All we need is a spark" is memorable and resonates with many fans, reflecting the sentiment of hope that is present throughout the entire song.
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Impact on the Band's Career"Lanterns" brought Birds of Tokyo mainstream success and increased recognition across the globe, considerably propelling their career.
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