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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Postcard From Heaven
Lighthouse Family Lyrics
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To the best thing in your life
There are things you don't appreciate
At all
So it's best that you don't try
Holding back the time
Are you ever gonna be
Postcard from heaven
Go to where you belong
Never find the perfect situation
until you know where you're from
If you ever say goodbye
No regrets, I won't ask why
And I wish you all the best luck
In the world
Should you ever change your mind
Holding back the sunshine
Are you ever gonna be
Quite satisfied
Postcard from heaven
Go to where you belong
Never find the perfect situation
until you know where you're from
Postcard from heaven
Go to where you belong
Never find the perfect situation
until you know where you're from
The opening lines of the song Postcard From Heaven by Lighthouse Family immediately discuss the importance of recognizing and appreciating the best things in life before it’s too late. The track deals with the theme of appreciating what we have while we have it, and the consequences of taking things for granted. The lyrics advise listeners to avoid trying to cling to the past, as it can only lead to unhappiness and frustration.
The message in the chorus of the song reinforces this idea of letting go of the past and moving forward. The repeated lyric “Postcard from heaven, go to where you belong” encourages us to think about our origins and returning to them as the key to finding our way. The idea that we can’t find the perfect situation until we know where we come from is a powerful one that resonates with many listeners.
Overall, the song’s lyrics encourage us to treasure our loved ones, appreciate the present, and look forward to the future with a sense of purpose and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
If you never say goodbye
If you don't end things properly
To the best thing in your life
To the most important person or thing in your life
There are things you don't appreciate
You may not recognize the value of what you have
At all
Completely
So it's best that you don't try
It's better not to hold back
Holding back the time
Trying to stop the flow of time
Are you ever gonna be
Will you ever become
Quite satisfied
Completely content
Postcard from heaven
A message from a place of peace and happiness
Go to where you belong
Find your true place
Never find the perfect situation
You won't discover the ideal circumstances
until you know where you're from
Until you know your roots
If you ever say goodbye
If you have to end things
No regrets, I won't ask why
I won't question your decision or feel bad about it
And I wish you all the best luck
I hope good fortune befalls you
In the world
Throughout your life
Should you ever change your mind
If you reconsider your decision
Holding back the sunshine
Trying to stop the good things from coming
Postcard from heaven
A message from a peaceful, happy place
Go to where you belong
Find your true place
Never find the perfect situation
You won't discover the ideal circumstances
until you know where you're from
Until you know your roots
Postcard from heaven
A message from a place of peace and happiness
Go to where you belong
Find your true place
Never find the perfect situation
You won't discover the ideal circumstances
until you know where you're from
Until you know your roots
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN TUCKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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To my daughter Winter who I miss every second of my life I'd give anything to know you are safe and happy. To hear you say "I love you daddy" just once and to tell you how sorry I am that I couldn't protect you like I promised.
I love you more than I ever thought possible and it hurts more than I ever feared losing someone could.
Rest in peace my angel
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02.04.2015 to 11.05.2015
Love always
Daddy xxx
@Somesaycat
I don't know why but whenever I listen to Lighthouse Family I'm close to tears...
@blondeboy5582
when you're close to tears remember someday it'll all be over
@michaelbuchan451
I agree
@makavelli4847
I just listened to this song 1st time in 20 years ,I avoided to block the memories of a lady I was once in love with.
@frianmawings4991
Same ❤
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@andrewspence6743
The song that sent my 3 year old son billy. To heaven. Tears still flow after 26 yes xxx
@rw8733
God bless you both mate. 😢
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So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻