The Lighthouse Family are a British duo. They consist of vocalist Tunde Bai… Read Full Bio ↴The Lighthouse Family are a British duo. They consist of vocalist Tunde Baiyewu (born November 25, 1968 in London) and keyboard player Paul Tucker, (born 12 August 1968, in Crystal Palace, London) and formed in 1993 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England after meeting at college. Their 1995 debut album Ocean Drive sold more than 1.6 million copies in the UK alone and established them as a popular easy listening duo throughout Europe.

The Lighthouse Family split up in early 2003 due to "a heavy promotional schedule and the incredible international success of 'Whatever Gets You Through The Day'." This led to both men pursuing individual projects. Tunde has embarked on a solo career, and has already released an album called Tunde in late 2004, while Tucker joined a rock band, The Orange Lights. According to their management, the band has not split up despite being inactive: "there is always the possibility of another Lighthouse Family album one day."

Both Baiyewu and Tucker were working in bars when they first met; together, they recorded demos of a number of songs Tucker had written during the late 1980s. Among these, a demo of "Ocean Drive" attracted the attention of Polydor Records A&R director Colin Barlow, who, in 1993, signed the band to a six-month development deal.

The band were funded for the recording of additional demos, and teamed with songwriters Martin Brammer (formerly of Kane Gang), Tim Kellett (formerly of Simply Red), and Tim Laws (co-writer of "Dreams" by Gabrielle). Eventually, the band was signed to record an album proper; finished in August 1994, Ocean Drive also included songs written by Shaun Ward (also of Simply Red), Junior Giscombe, and Alan Glass, and was produced by Mike Peden.

The band was managed throughout its career by Keith Armstrong and Phil Mitchell, co-founders of Newcastle-based Kitchenware Records; the label had gone on hiatus during the 1990s in order to handle the management of Lighthouse Family and other musicians.

In the wake of an economic recession in the UK, British record labels were, at the time, primarily signing artists with the goal of short-term profit. In contrast, Barlow, in The Times, expected that the band could last for "ten years or more". At the time of the launch of the first album, Polydor's investments in the band totaled ₤250,000. Peden's hiring was described as a "big spend", and music videos were filmed overseas in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

The lead single, "Lifted", received airplay on BBC Radio One as well as a number of BBC Local Radio stations, and The Chart Show aired its music video. Still, this did not translate to considerable single or album sales within 1995; it wasn't until "Lifted" was re-released in 1996 that it reached the top five on the UK Singles Chart, and Ocean Drive, which had been deleted, rebounded and was certified six-times platinum by the end of 1997. Its follow-up, "Postcards from Heaven", achieved similar sales status in 1998.

In 2010, The Lighthouse Family reformed. The band accounced tour details for 2011, as well as a new album coming up.

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Absolutely Everything
Lighthouse Family Lyrics

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You're absolutely every single thing I need, baby
It must be said I got the most amazin' good, love

So much hurry, over nothing
You know someday we'll do the things we really wanna do
Don't you worry, over time, 'cause everybody's got their own way of life
Slow down baby you'll be landed on your feet, sometime

You're absolutely everything I'll ever need, baby
'Cause absolutely everything you do is so, good

You're absolutely every single thing I need, baby
It must be said I got the most amazin' good, love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lighthouse Family's song "Absolutely Everything" are a love letter to a significant other who has brought light into the singer's life. The first verse mentions how the person being addressed has transformed the singer's life, making the sun shine and bringing about a sense of worth. The chorus then emphasizes how this person is absolutely everything the singer needs, with everything they do being good and their love being amazing. The second verse encourages the person to slow down and enjoy life, with the promise that they too will land on their feet.

The song can be interpreted as a celebration of romantic love or a grateful acknowledgement of a close friend or family member. The lyrics focus on the positive changes that the person being addressed has brought about, emphasizing their worth and their role in the singer's life. Additionally, the song's gentle melody and harmonies contribute to a sense of warmth and gratitude.

Overall, "Absolutely Everything" is a beautiful ode to love and the important people in our lives who bring light and happiness into our world.

Line by Line Meaning

You just waltzed in and, made the sun shine
You came into my life and everything suddenly became better

Admitted everything has started looking up now
I acknowledge that things have started to get better since you came into my life

Made me feel like I'm, worth a fortune
You've made me feel valuable beyond measure

You brought about a transformation in my life
You've changed my life in a significant way

It's been a long time coming but we've landed on our feet, tonight
We've faced challenges but we've finally come out on top

You're absolutely everything I'll ever need, baby
You're the only one I need in my life to be complete

'Cause absolutely everything you do is so, good
Everything you do is consistently of high quality

You're absolutely every single thing I need, baby
You fulfill every requirement I have in a partner

It must be said I got the most amazin' good, love
I have the most amazing and good love with you

So much hurry, over nothing
People get caught up in meaningless things and rush through life

You know someday we'll do the things we really wanna do
We'll eventually have the time and resources to do the things we truly desire

Don't you worry, over time, 'cause everybody's got their own way of life
Don't stress about the future because everyone has their own path to follow

Slow down baby you'll be landed on your feet, sometime
Take things at a slower pace and eventually you'll come out on top

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMMANUEL TUNDE BAIYEWU, PAUL JOHN TUCKER

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You just waltzed in and, made the sun shine
Admitted everything has started looking up now
Made me feel like I'm, worth a fortune
You brought about a transformation in my life
It's been a long time coming but we've landed on our feet, tonight

Chorus:
You're absolutely everything I'll ever need, baby
Cos absolutely everything you do is so, good
You're absolutely every single thing I need, baby
It must be said I got the most amazin' good, love

So much hurry, over nothing
You know someday we'll do the things we really wanna do
Don't you worry, over time, 'cause everybody's got their own way of life
Slow down baby you'll be landed on your feet, sometime