Chart success
A promo-only track "Everything U Need" reached the top ten of the UK club charts in the UK in 2003. The song "Take Me to the Clouds Above" featured lyrics from "How Will I Know" from Whitney Houston's self-titled album set to a sample from "With or Without You" from U2's The Joshua Tree album.
The track is sung by Rachel McFarlane who had previously been a vocalist for UK outfits Loveland and N-Trance. In the late 1990's, McFarlane had a solo record deal and her song "Lover" was a UK hit in 1998. This song was bootlegged as "Found an Angel" by placing "Lover" over Paul van Dyk's "For an Angel", which became a club hit.
All of the members of U2 had to clear the track. Bassist Adam Clayton said "It's a good beat and you can dance to it. I especially like the bassline."
The track was released in the UK on January 26, 2004 as "Take Me To The Clouds Above" by LMC vs U2. The track became the most played track on UK radio and debuted at number one in February 2004, selling 200,000 copies. Due to the success it was released in other territories going top five in Ireland and top ten in Australia. It was released in the US on April 6, 2004.
In 2005, they have also sampled and remixed the New Radicals song "You Get What You Give", into a new title of "Don't Let Go" (credited to LMC vs New Radicals), whilst their 2006 "Little Bird" is credited on promo to LMC vs Trick Babies.
Discography
"Everything U Need" (promo - 2003)
"Take Me to the Clouds Above" (single as LMC vs U2 - 2004) #1 UK
"Don't Let Go" (single as LMC vs New Radicals - 2005)
"You Get What You Give" - (2006) #30 UK
"Little Bird" (AATW promo, as LMC vs Trick Babies - 2006)
Remixes
"Breathe" - Erasure (2005)
"Party for Two" - Shania Twain (2004)
"Oh L'amour" - Erasure (2003)
External link
All Around The World biography
Take Me
LMC vs. U2 Lyrics
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He's the one I dream of
Looked into my eyes
Take me to the clouds above
Take me to the clouds above
(clouds above clouds above)
Take me to the clouds above
(clouds above clouds above)
Take me to take me to take me to
Take me to the clouds above
Take me to take me to take me to
Take me to the clouds above
(clouds above clouds above)
There's a boy I know
He's the one I dream of
Looked into my eyes
Take me to the clouds above
There's a boy I know
He's the one I dream of
Looked into my eyes
Take me to the clouds above
Take me to the clouds above
Take me to the clouds above
Take me to the clouds above
Take me to the clouds above
Take me to the clouds above
(clouds above clouds above)
Take me to the clouds above
(clouds above clouds above)
Take me to take me to take me to
Take me to the clouds above
Take me to take me to take me to
Take me to the clouds above
(clouds above clouds above)
The lyrics of LMC vs. U2's song "Take Me to the Clouds Above" describe a strong emotional desire to be lifted up to a higher spiritual or physical place by a special person. The repeated phrase "Take me to the clouds above" suggests a longing for transcendence, and the reference to the boy the singer dreams of implies a romantic connection. The line "Looked into my eyes" adds an intense intimacy to the desire for elevation, suggesting that the process of being taken up to the clouds involves a deep connection with the person who is doing the carrying.
Overall, the lyrics of "Take Me to the Clouds Above" describe a powerful longing for escape from the constraints of daily life and an intense desire to be elevated by the transcendent power of love. The song combines a catchy dance beat with a soulful vocal performance, creating an uplifting and powerful musical experience.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a boy I know
I am talking about a specific boy who I am familiar with
He's the one I dream of
This boy is the one I desire and fantasize about
Looked into my eyes
He has made eye contact with me
Take me to the clouds above
I long to be taken to a place of euphoria and bliss
Take me to the clouds above (clouds above clouds above)
I want to go to an even higher level of happiness and joy
Take me to take me to take me to
I am emphasizing my desire to be taken to this place of ecstasy
Take me to the clouds above (clouds above clouds above)
Once again, I want to be taken to an even more intense level of elation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE ROBERT MERRILL, SHANNON RUBICAM, ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, PAUL DAVID HEWSON, LARRY MULLEN, NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN
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@mymusiccorner42
As soon as this song started, a shiver went down my spine. I went back 18 years, and this song was in every Italian music chart. It's 2004 and I'm 12 again 😭
@alectw
❤️
@deborah3027
I remember this when I was about 10 it takes me right back, I'm 28 now! 😮😅
@johnmfl3648
@@deborah3027 I was 18 back then, and everyone was normal and not 'wokely' retarded.
@Fullyloaded_00
Your 31 in 34 this month babe
@jesuslatino8890
@Deborah This year i will turn 41. My adult life begun when this was out...
@meralk28
This was a big club hit in U.K. Beautiful memories ❤
@strikertr908
ın 2005 ı was 15 listening at marmaris Turkey memories.....
@dimidewitte5202
Belgium also :-)
@skurinski
well it was a #1 hit in the charts back in early 2004