The trio are popular in the electronic dance music scene for their forward-thinking uplifting trance productions and collaborations with renowned vocalists. They have their own record label, Anjunabeats, which releases trance & progressive music, and they also host their own weekly radio show previously known as Trance Around the World but relaunched in late 2012 as Group Therapy. The group's tracks are regularly played by DJs around the world, including Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, ATB, and Kyau & Albert. The trio has been consistently ranked among DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs Poll, having placed at #4 in 2008 & 2009, #5 in 2010 & 2011, and most recently at #25 for 2014.
Tightrope
Above & Beyond Lyrics
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And there's empty sky below
Where'd you go?
Please, does anyone know?
When you're running out of tightrope
And the fear begins to grow
Where'd you go?
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know, please
Does anyone know?
When you've laid down all your aces
And there's nothing left to show
Where'd you go?
Please, does anyone know?
When you can't shut out the voices
And your head's about to blow
Where'd you go?
Please, does anyone know?
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know, please
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know, please
Does anyone know?
When you're running out of tightrope
And there's empty sky below
Where'd you go?
Please, does anyone know?
The lyrics of "Tightrope" by Above & Beyond Feat. Marty Longstaff describe the feeling of being overwhelmed and helpless in a difficult situation. The tightrope represents the fragile balance we try to maintain between hope and despair, while the empty sky symbolizes the void we fear falls into when we lose that balance. The song is a plea for help and a call for support in times of uncertainty and fear.
The repetition of the phrase "does anyone know?" suggests a sense of desperation, as if the singer is searching for answers or guidance but feels alone and abandoned. The mention of laying down all your aces and having nothing left to show hints at a sense of failure, as if the singer has been defeated by life's challenges. The voices that can't be shut out represent the internal struggles we face, the doubts and self-criticism that can amplify our fears and insecurities.
Overall, "Tightrope" is a heartfelt and relatable song about the human struggle to keep going in the face of adversity. Its powerful lyrics and catchy melody make it a standout track in Above & Beyond's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're running out of tightrope
When you feel like you're losing control or balance of your life
And there's empty sky below
And you see nothing but emptiness or despair ahead
Where'd you go?
Asking a rhetorical question about where to go when everything seems to be falling apart
Please, does anyone know?
Pleading for help or guidance in difficult times
When the fear begins to grow
When the anxiety or apprehension starts to intensify and worsen
When you've laid down all your aces
When you have used up all your strategies or resources
And there's nothing left to show
And there is still no tangible result or solution
When you can't shut out the voices
When you can't ignore the negative or destructive thoughts
And your head's about to blow
And you're nearing a breaking point or losing your composure
Does anyone know?
Asking whether anyone understands the depth of your problems and struggles
Does anyone know?
Repeating the question to emphasize the feeling of isolation or desperation
Does anyone know, please
Pleading for someone to offer help or support
Does anyone know?
Asking the same question one more time
Does anyone know?
Asking about the possibility of finding a way out of difficult situations of life
Does anyone know, please
Stressing on the importance of someone helping or guiding you during tough times
When you're running out of tightrope
Repeating the opening line to emphasize the feeling of instability
And there's empty sky below
Repeating the second line to highlight the feeling of uncertainty
Where'd you go?
Repeating the rhetorical question of seeking help or guidance
Please, does anyone know?
Repeating the plea for help or support during times of desperation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Patrick Jam McGuinness, Jonathan David Grant, Martin Keith Longstaff, Paavo Olavi Siljamaeki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chillmind
When you're running out of tightrope
And there's empty sky below
Where'd you go?
Please. Does anyone know?
When you're running out of tightrope
And the fear begins to grow
Where'd you go?
Please. Does anyone know?
Does anyone know
Does anyone know
Does anyone know, please
Does anyone know
When you've laid down all your aces
And there's nothing left to show
Where'd you go?
Please. Does anyone know?
When you can't shut out the voices
And your head's about to blow
Where'd you go?
Please. Does anyone know?
Does anyone know
Does anyone know
Does anyone know, please
Does anyone know
When you're running out of tightrope
And there's empty sky below
Where'd you go?
Please. Does anyone know?
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Sergio Daniel Vargas
In 24 years of life I have heard all kinds of music and I never had someone to call my favorite musician. But Above & Beyond changed all that. I met them 2 years ago with the album "We Are All We Need" and I loved it. I finished buying all his records and recently discovered OceanLab and sincerely fell in love with his music. I can definitely say today that these guys are my idols. I just hope I can see them live. Greetings from Argentina.
Juan José Navarro
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This song is something out of this world😍
StreetSpeed10
They've got SOOOOOOO much great music. From their own creations to others they share through their shows and so on. I first discovered then back in 2008 from their old podcast Trance Around The World and have been a huge fan ever since. They've introduced me to a ton of other great artists and continue to do so.