Richard is best known for his vocal work with Above & Beyond on their 2006 album Tri-State and IDMA Nominated single Alone Tonight. Richard is currently working with Above & Beyond on their follow up album.
On My Way To Heaven
Richard Bedford Lyrics
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when I cry
I'm always looking to tomorrow
as you mourn the days gone by
You always stepped
on my toes
Took my guide in hand of love
is helping everywhere you go
you're always right
But I can see right through the lies
Till the never changing light
Rain on me
my arms are cold
I want to get home
but there's water on the road
And if I do
you will not change
I'm just a singing satellite
and another dirty strange.
I want to laugh
I want to smile
Get your arms inside my head
and stop me thinking for a while
I'm just a fool
I'm gonna sting
But since you put these thorns around my head
You know I am the king
The king
The king of everything and nothing
I'm on my way to heaven
I'm always here
I'm in denial
When there's nothing left between us
I will stay another while
You know you're free
You've got your wings
And I am just another angel
With a voice who wants to sing
Yeah, yeah, yeah
All mighty
I'm on my way to heaven
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm on my way to heaven
I want to cry
I want to steal
A little ray of perfect sunshine
From the sun above your head
I want to laugh
I want to smile
Get your arms inside my head
Stop me thinking through our love
I'm just a fool
Oh I'm gonna sting
But since you put these thorns around my head
You know I am the king
The king
The king of everything and nothing
I'm on my way to heaven
The lyrics of Richard Bedford's "On My Way To Heaven" depict a complex relationship between two people; one who seems to be more pessimistic and reflective on the past while the other is more hopeful and focused on the future. The first verse describes a contrast between the two - while one laughs, the other is crying and while one is mourning the past, the other is looking towards the future. The second verse reveals a power dynamic where one person always seems to be right while the other is always wrong. However, the singer claims to be able to see through the lies and is guided by an unchanging light, implying that they have a more rooted sense of morality or self.
The chorus of the song addresses this disparity between the two, with the singer feeling stuck in a metaphorical rainstorm while the other person seems to be unaffected, with their "wings" allowing them to be free. The singer longs for a break from their constant thinking and analysis, and wishes they could just laugh and smile for a while. The last verse portrays the singer as a "fool" who is being plagued by thorns, which could symbolize the struggles and pain associated with their relationship. However, they also see themselves as the "king of everything and nothing," perhaps acknowledging that their own ego or sense of self is impacting their interactions with the other person.
Overall, the lyrics of "On My Way To Heaven" suggest a difficult and tumultuous relationship where one person is more grounded while the other is more flighty. The singer seems to be struggling with their own insecurities and feelings of inadequacy, while also yearning for a deeper connection with the other person. The repeated refrain of "I'm on my way to heaven" could represent a sense of optimism or hope, even in the midst of a challenging situation.
Line by Line Meaning
You always laugh
You find joy in my misfortunes
When I cry
Even when I am feeling sad and miserable
I'm always looking to tomorrow
I prefer to focus on the future rather than dwell on the past
As you mourn the days gone by
While you regret and grieve over past times that can never be recovered
You always stepped on my toes
You tend to be domineering and controlling towards me
Took my guide in hand of love
You often dictate the direction of our relationship
Is helping everywhere you go
You believe that your guidance and support are always valuable
I'm always wrong
You tend to view me as flawed or incapable
You're always right
You see yourself as faultless and infallible
But I can see right through the lies
Nevertheless, I am able to discern your deceits and falsehoods
Till the never-changing light
Until the truth is revealed and becomes clear as day
Rain on me
I am being drenched and overwhelmed with negative emotions
My arms are cold
I am feeling vulnerable and exposed
I want to get home
I want to escape and retreat from this situation
But there's water on the road
But there are obstacles and challenges preventing me from doing so
And if I do
If I try to move forward
You will not change
You will remain the same and our relationship will not improve
I'm just a singing satellite
I am like a satellite emitting signals or messages to be received by others
And another dirty strange
And just another insignificant, unimportant entity
I want to laugh
I desire to experience joy and happiness
I want to smile
I want to genuinely express positive emotions
Get your arms inside my head
Let me experience your embrace and comfort
And stop me thinking for a while
Relieve me from overthinking and worries
I'm just a fool
I am foolish and naive
I'm gonna sting
I will rebel or resist your attempts to control me
But since you put these thorns around my head
Since you caused me pain and distress
You know I am the king
I am able to endure and triumph over obstacles and hardships
The king of everything and nothing
I wield power and strength, but it may not lead to meaningful success
I'm on my way to heaven
I am proceeding towards a better, more peaceful future
I'm always here
I remain present and committed
I'm in denial
I refuse to acknowledge or accept certain facts or truths
When there's nothing left between us
When our relationship has failed or deteriorated beyond repair
I will stay another while
I will continue to persist and hold on despite the circumstances
You know you're free
You have the ability to make your own decisions and choices
You've got your wings
You have the power to fly and soar towards your goals
And I am just another angel
I am simply another supporter, helper or follower
With a voice who wants to sing
With a desire to express myself and be heard
All mighty
With great power and authority
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An energetic or enthusiastic expression
I'm on my way to heaven
I am determined to achieve my goals and aspirations
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTHONY MCGUINNESS, JONATHAN GRANT, PAAVO SILJAMAEKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@killerjhul
Lyrics:
You always laugh when I cry
I'm always looking to tomorrow
As you mourn the days gone by
You always tread on my toes
But my guiding hand of love is helping everywhere you go
I'm always wrong, you're always right
But I can see right through the lies to the never-changing lights
Rain on me, my arms are cold
I want to get home but theres water on the road
And if I do you will not change
I'm just a singing satellite and in all the good is change
I want to laugh, I want to smile
Get your arms inside my head and stop me thinking for a while
I'm just a fool hung on a stage
But since you put these stars around my head
You know I'm a king, a king
A king of everything and nothing
I'm on my way to heaven
I'm always here
I'm in denial
When there's nothing left between us
I will stay another while
You know you're free
You've got your wings
And I am just another angel
With a voice who wants to sing
Yeah, yeah, yeah
All mighty
I'm on my way to heaven
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm on my way to heaven
I want to cry
I want to steal
A little ray of perfect sunshine
From the sun above your head
I want your life
I want your smile
Get your arms inside my head
Stop me thinking through our love
I'm just a fool
Oh I'm gonna sting
But since you put these thorns around my head
You know I'm the king
The king
The king of everything and nothing
I'm on my way to heaven.
@MiTm4x
I love em all.. Richard Bedford has such a wonderful, unique voice. That said, so does Zoe Johnston. A&B just know how to pick em - always leaving us with pure magic. This is soul healing music, this music is love.
@Werly3
This so needs to be an opening song for a James Bond movie. Get job keep it up. Boom.
@Buksonn
exactly what I was thinking when I discovered it's acoustic version
@asdfgretw123
Mate, you nailed it!
@josephbarrow5961
What a call
@williamwsentamu4876
Now this is an idea to die for
@chrishamilton9131
Check my channel, I’ve laid this over a bond opening and it’s as incredible as you all imagine
@aboveandbeyond
1 day to go till #ABGT050! To celebrate, we're holding our first ever Google+ Hangout tonight live from Ally Pally. Make sure you head to our YouTube channel page at 7pm BST to watch live.
@MARIANO21mza
There are not much words to describe A&B. I knew them 2 years ago and now i can say that they're maybe my favourite artists. I love their style, videos, musical production and everything about their work. Sadly, in my country, people doesn't like much trance, house and other electronic music genres. I wish someday i can walk on the street and see people listening On My Way To Heaven . Greetings from Argentina. My english sucks ^^ Love you A&B!
@megapunker9755
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