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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Keep Remembering
Lighthouse Family Lyrics

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Downtown
Middle of the afternoon
Sweet sound
Everybody's on the move
But it really don't feel like home
I know that something's happened
I don't seem to fit my shoes
Hometown

It's always been a part of me
I know now
It don't take much to darken it
It's a difference of opinion
But it might as well be Mars to me
When I got the blues

Somebody I know told me yesterday
That you're never coming back to me
Well you never know what the other say
At another time in another place

Well, well
What's the use in crying then?
It's the way of the world
And you know you've got the chance to change
And the brilliant thing is there's a million things
That you know are always gonna help you take your mind off
I found out that I lost a part of me
It's a better now
Though this thing's been hard for me
Cause the day has come
I should be moving on
That's the only way to go:
Pick it up and start again

Somebody I know told me yesterday
That you're never coming back to me
Well you never know what the other say
At another time
In another place
Honey I know that it's not the end of the world
But it hurts the same
When do you let go?
Honey I don't know
Keep remembering
And just forget

Keep remembering
And don't forget

Overall Meaning

The song "Keep Remembering" by Lighthouse Family is about moving on and letting go of the past after experiencing heartbreak. The first verse describes a sense of displacement and feeling out of sorts in one's hometown. The lyrics convey a feeling of disconnect, as if the world is moving on without the singer. However, the chorus reminds the listener that life moves on no matter what and that it's up to them to focus on the positive things in life and not dwell on negative emotions.

The second verse is about dealing with the news of a former lover. The lyrics express a sense of resignation and acceptance that things are what they are. Despite the hurt, the chorus reminds the listener that it's important to keep moving forward, even if they don't know when they will let go completely.

Overall, the song is about acceptance and finding ways to let go of past hurts. The lyrics suggest that there is always a chance to start over and find happiness even after experiencing heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Downtown
The city center where people are busy with their daily activities.

Middle of the afternoon
The time of day when the sun is still shining bright.

Sweet sound
A pleasing or delightful noise.

Everybody's on the move
Everyone is going somewhere, doing something.

But it really don't feel like home
Despite being in a familiar place, it doesn't feel comfortable or welcoming.

I know that something's happened
There is a sense that something has changed or transpired.

I don't seem to fit my shoes
Feeling out of place or uncomfortable in one's own skin.

Hometown
The place where one grew up or spent a significant amount of time.

It's always been a part of me
The town holds a special place in the singer's heart.

I know now
After experiencing a difficult period, the singer gains understanding about their feelings or emotions.

It don't take much to darken it
The atmosphere or mood of the town can quickly become negative or unpleasant.

It's a difference of opinion
A disagreement or conflict that arises from conflicting beliefs or points of view.

But it might as well be Mars to me
The disagreement feels insurmountable and impossible to reconcile.

When I got the blues
Feeling sad or depressed.

Somebody I know told me yesterday
Another person recently shared some news with the singer.

That you're never coming back to me
The news is that someone important to the singer has left for good.

Well you never know what the other say
There is always a possibility of hearing a different perspective or version of events.

At another time in another place
Somewhere in the future, things may be different.

What's the use in crying then?
There is no point in being upset and shedding tears over things that cannot be changed or controlled.

It's the way of the world
Natural, inevitable things happen in life.

And you know you've got the chance to change
There is always a possibility for growth or improvement.

And the brilliant thing is there's a million things
The world is full of different experiences and opportunities.

That you know are always gonna help you take your mind off
There are many positive distractions that can help alleviate sadness or stress.

I found out that I lost a part of me
The singer has experienced a personal loss or emotional trauma.

It's a better now
Things have improved or the singer has gained a new perspective.

Cause the day has come
The moment has arrived for a change or new chapter in life.

I should be moving on
The singer knows it is time to let go of the past and look towards the future.

That's the only way to go
Moving forward is the best course of action.

Pick it up and start again
Taking action and beginning anew.

Honey I know that it's not the end of the world
Although the situation may seem dire or insurmountable, it is not the absolute worst thing that can happen.

But it hurts the same
Emotional pain still stings regardless of the severity.

When do you let go?
Wondering when it is time to finally move on.

Honey I don't know
The singer is unsure of the answer or solution to this question.

Keep remembering
Holding onto the memory or feeling associated with the past can be comforting or helpful.

And just forget
However, at some point, it is necessary to let go and move on from past events.

Keep remembering
Continuing to reminisce or think about the past.

And don't forget
But it is also important to not become trapped or defined by the past and to keep moving forward.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Junior Giscombe, Alan M. Glass, Paul John Tucker, Emmanuel Tunde Baiyewu

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