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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Loving Every Minute
Lighthouse Family Lyrics
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then you don't call for days
I don't mean up to be too late
then you don't come to me.
How many times you're gonna let me down
you keep it from me hanging all that scene
wrapped around and clingered.
Looking up to the upper heading
Loving every minute babe!
I'll mind, I ain't gonna give up the song inside.
Don't mind, I'll mind
I don't want to quit after all this time.
I'll mind, I ain't gonna give up the song inside.
Don't mind, I'll mind
I don't want to quit after all this time.
Totally lost the way you came rainbow color day.
Open up the way you changed
then it all starts to fade.
How many times you're gonna let me down
you keep it from me hanging all that scene
wrapped around and clingered
Never believed that I'd ever find myself
Looking up to the upper heading
Loving every minute babe!
I'll mind, I ain't gonna give up the song inside.
Don't mind, I'll mind
I don't want to quit after all this time.
I'll mind, I ain't gonna give up the song inside.
Don't mind, I'll mind
I don't want to quit after all this time.
How many times you're gonna let me down
you keep it from me hanging all that scene
wrapped around and clingered.
Never believed that I'd ever find myself
looking up to the upper heading
loving every minute babe!
I'll mind I ain't gonna give up the song inside.
Don't mind I'll mind
I don't want to quit after all this time.
I won't mind. I ain't gonna stop the song inside
even if you stop the song inside
I don't want to quit after all this time
The song "Loving Every Minute" by Lighthouse Family is a love song about a couple who have gone through a rough patch but are working to keep their relationship strong. The first verse speaks of the frustration of waiting for someone who doesn't call or shows up late, but the chorus talks about how much they love every minute with their partner despite these setbacks. The second verse talks about the uncertainty and changes in the relationship but that they are still committed to each other.
The song seems to be primarily about perseverance in love and relationships. Even though there are disappointments and letdowns, the singer of the song is committed to the relationship and is willing to keep moving forward. It also seems to be about maintaining a positive outlook despite difficult circumstances. Although there may be challenges, the singer is still "loving every minute" and is determined not to let anything get in the way of their love.
Overall, "Loving Every Minute" is a song about love, commitment, and perseverance. It encourages couples to work through their difficulties and to enjoy the good times they have together. It is a positive and uplifting song that celebrates the joys of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mean up you wait
I don't intend to make you wait
then you don't call for days
and then you don't call for days
I don't mean up to be too late
I don't intend to be too late
then you don't come to me.
and then you don't come to me
How many times you're gonna let me down
How many times will you disappoint me
you keep it from me hanging all that scene
you keep me in suspense, hanging on every word
wrapped around and clingered.
stuck to you like a clingy wrap
Never believed that I'd ever find myself
I never thought I would feel this way
Looking up to the upper heading
Feeling hopeful for the future
Loving every minute babe!
Enjoying every moment with you
I'll mind, I ain't gonna give up the song inside.
I'll be mindful and won't give up on what I feel inside
Don't mind, I'll mind
I won't mind, I'll remain aware
I don't want to quit after all this time.
I don't want to give up after all that we've been through
Totally lost the way you came rainbow color day.
I completely lost my way when you brought color into my life
Open up the way you changed
You opened up and changed me
then it all starts to fade.
but then it all starts to fade away
I won't mind. I ain't gonna stop the song inside
I won't give in. I won't stop what I feel inside
even if you stop the song inside
even if you stop feeling the same way
I don't want to quit after all this time.
I don't want to give up after all that we've been through
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMMANUEL TUNDE BAIYEWU, MARTIN BRAMMER, PAUL JOHN TUCKER
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