Life Itself
George Harrison
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You are the One You are my love You send the rain and bring the sun You stand alone and speak the truth You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are You are the One You're in my dream I hold you there in high esteem I need you more each step I take You are the love in life itself, oh yes you are You are the One You are the one that I'd die for And you're all that is real You are the essence of that which We taste, touch and feel You are the One No matter what You are the real love that I've got You are my friend and when life's through You are the light in death itself, oh yes are You are the One They call you Christ, Vsnu, Buddha, Jehovah, Our Lord You are, Govindam, Bismillah, Creator of All You are the One No matter what You are the real love that I've got You are my friend and when life's through You are the light in death itself, oh yes are You are the One You are my love You send the rain and bring the sun You stand alone and speak the truth You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are You are the One
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Life Itself" is a song by English musician George Harrison from his critically acclaimed 1981 album "Somewhere in England."
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Song InspirationThe song derives its overarching theme from Harrison's strong adherence to Hindu spirituality.
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Album RefractionThe song is part of Harrison's comeback album following a five-year hiatus, due to a harsh criticism faced by his 1974 album ‘Dark Horse.’
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Song's Beauty"Life Itself" is often regarded as the most beautiful song on the album due to Harrison's mixture of the diverse stylistic elements of rock and East Indian classical music.
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Spiritual LyricsThe lyrics of the song reflects Harrison's deep spiritual beliefs and the Hindu concept of 'Krishna Consciousness' with lines like "You are the One, the Life that lives in all."
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Beloved TracksDespite having no official single release, "Life Itself" went on to become one of the most beloved tracks on the "Somewhere in England" album.
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Dedicated CoverIn 2014, the artist Bruce Springsteen covered "Life Itself" as a benefit for the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF, demonstrating the song’s enduring appeal.
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Music CollaborationsThe song's recording saw collaboration with acclaimed musicians such as All Starr Band drummer Jim Keltner and former Beatles colleague Ringo Starr.
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Dedicated FanDespite being less popular than some of Harrison's other songs, "Life Itself" is cited as a favorite by his son Dhani Harrison.
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Musical InfluenceThe music of "Life Itself" features a fusion of the Eastern musical elements that heavily influenced Harrison's solo career.
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Live PerformanceInterestingly, unlike many of Harrison’s songs, “Life Itself” was never performed live.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Somewhere in England" received mixed reviews on release, it has since been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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