Lifted
Naughty Boy feat. Emeli Sande Lyrics


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Feel like a superhero, what type of dreams are these
I'm as high as a eagle, I'm taller than the trees
And I can't turn back, I tell my heart relax
Late at night, in the dark, I close my eyes
And suddenly everything is gone

I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted
Reach up for the light
I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted
Devil can't catch me tonight
I'm not afraid, and I'm not alone
Even if I'm dancing on my own
I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted

All I hear is music, I'm losing all control
I have no excuses, can't say I wasn't told
If the sky turns black, I'll tell my heart relax
Late at night, in the dark, I close my eyes
And suddenly everything is gone

I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted
Reach up for the light
I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted
Devil can't catch me tonight
I'm not afraid, and I'm not alone
Even if I'm dancing on my own
I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted

Feels like I finally finally found it
More than I, than I could have ever imagined
After all this waiting and this holding on
Suddenly everything was gone

I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted
Reach up for the light
I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted
Devil can't catch me tonight
I'm not afraid, and I'm not alone




Even if I'm dancing on my own
I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted

Overall Meaning

In Naughty Boy's song "Lifted," the lyrics express a feeling of empowerment and freedom. The singer in the song feels like a superhero, soaring high and taller than the trees. The song's narrator experiences a sense of weightlessness as they close their eyes in the darkness of night, there's suddenly nothing, and they are lifted from their troubles. The lyrics express a feeling that one can overcome any obstacle set in front of them and rise to new heights. The phrase "what type of dreams are these" suggests that what the singer is feeling is almost too good to be true, as if it's only happening in their dreams.


"I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted," is repeated several times throughout the chorus of the song. This repetition reinforces the idea of the singer being lifted and the idea of soaring above adversity. They need to reach for the light that is guiding them, and no matter what happens, the devil cannot catch them. The singer also highlights they are unafraid and not alone, even if they end up dancing on their own.


Throughout the rest of the lyrics, "Lifted" emphasizes the power of music and allows the singer to lose control and let go of their inhibitions. All the waiting and holding on have finally come to a stop, and they feel free. In the chorus, the repetition of "I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted" with the phrases "Reach up for the light" reinforces the idea of the singer being lifted from their worries, which is a great feeling for anyone listening to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Feel like a superhero, what type of dreams are these
I feel invincible and powerful, like a hero. It's almost like a dream come true.


I'm as high as a eagle, I'm taller than the trees
I feel like I have risen above everything else. I am unstoppable and nothing can bring me down.


And I can't turn back, I tell my heart relax
I am committed to moving forward and not letting anything stop me. I try to calm down my heart and keep it under control.


Late at night, in the dark, I close my eyes
When it's quiet, and there's no one around, I get lost in my own thoughts and feelings.


And suddenly everything is gone
Everything else fades away, and the only thing that matters is how I am feeling and what I am experiencing.


All I hear is music, I'm losing all control
The only thing I can focus on is the music. It's like nothing else exists and I'm completely consumed with it.


I have no excuses, can't say I wasn't told
I know the risks and potential consequences, but I choose to ignore them and live in the moment.


If the sky turns black, I'll tell my heart relax
Even if the situation gets worse, I try to stay calm and keep my heart rate steady.


Feels like I finally finally found it
It feels like I have finally found the thing that I have been searching for.


More than I, than I could have ever imagined
It's even better than I thought it would be.


After all this waiting and this holding on
I have been patient and persistent, and it has finally paid off.


I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted Reach up for the light I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted Devil can't catch me tonight I'm not afraid, and I'm not alone Even if I'm dancing on my own I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted
No matter what happens, I will keep pushing forward and lifting myself up. I am not afraid, and I am not alone, even if I am dancing by myself. The devil cannot stop me, and I will always strive for the light.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emeli Sande, Harry Craze, Hugo Chegwin, James Murray, Jonny Coffer, Mustafa Omer, Shahid Khan

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Comments from YouTube:

@ak4Zay

Wish more music was still made with this level of soul and emotion in it

@dashfoster7594

It's amazing how music can make you feel so alive.

@Borboleta1212

I was just thinking (or rather FEELING!) that. It’s a good feeling isn’t it 🙏❤️🎵 💪💃Much love 💚💚

@j.schneider6873

I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted. Reach up for the light. I'll be lifted, lifted, lifted. Devil can't catch me tonight. Jesus is the light of which she sings and so we all feel alive when we hear the praise.

@marcinobrzud1166

Ta piosenka jest boska,a refren wymiata ♥ Za każdym razem gdy go słyszę mam ciarki :3

@Marquesowens

this song is absolutely one of my new favorites and Emeli Sande ALWAYS delivers an OUTSTANDING performance!

@devadatta2201

Thanks for sharing...gotta love ms. Sande...fuckin love it....fuckin live it!

@Marquesowens

youre welcome!! emeli sande is amazing!!

@kaylahw6916

this song makes me wanna grab a group of friends and just go on a long drive around the world, it just makes me feel like traveling.

@ravie1626

Ik the feel, this song makes me feel like I'm running and spinning around happily in the rocky mountains and there's just pure white snow around me and I'm at the centre of the earth

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