In autumn 2012, Woods of Birnam created songs and music for a new production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" at Staatsschauspiel Dresden. Out of this work was the Live EP "Hamlet" in April 2013 released.
The self titled debut album, Woods of Birnam, was released in November 2014. The band worked together with the producer Tobias Siebert. Since then they have released another 5 albums, most recently Dorian which was released on 2023-01-20.
Members: Christian Friedel - vocals & piano / Ludwig Bauer - piano & synthesizer / Philipp Makolies - guitar / Christian Grochau - drums / Uwe Pasora - bass
Lift Me Up
Woods of Birnam Lyrics
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Not a second more, no, the dark don't stop
The hands of time from turning round
I wanna feel you pour into me drop by drop
I wanna know where your heart is bound
If you love your life then take a walk on top
If you love your life don't you ever stop
Come on up from the underground
Won't you lift me up I feel light
Won't you lift me up it feels right
Won't you lift me up I feel alive
Breathe it in beat it out
Lift me up lift me up from the underground
Show me life tell me dreams
Lift me up lift me up from the underground
If you love your life then take a walk on top
Don't waste it all crawling underground
If you love your life don't you ever stop
Come on up from the underground
Won't you lift me up I feel light
Won't you lift me up it feels right
Won't you lift me up I feel alive
Breathe it in beat it out
Lift me up lift me up from the underground
Show me life tell me dreams
Lift me up lift me up from the underground
Breathe it in beat it out
Lift me up lift me up from the underground
Show me life tell me dreams
Lift me up lift me up from the underground
Uhhhhhh
Now you love your life live your life with love
Love love love tell it to the sky above
Breathe it in beat it out ...
Breathe it in beat it out
Lift me up lift me up from the underground
Show me life tell me dreams
Lift me up lift me up from the underground
Breathe it in beat it out
Lift me up lift me up from the underground
Show me life tell me dreams
Lift me up lift me up from the underground
From the underground
From the underground
The song “Lift Me Up” by Woods of Birnam is an uplifting track that encourages listeners to live their lives to the fullest and to not waste any time. The song starts with the line “Not a second more, no, the dark don’t stop the hands of time from turning round” which highlights the fact that time moves forward regardless of what we do, and we need to make the most of it. The chorus, which repeats the phrase “won’t you lift me up,” is a plea to be rescued from the underground and to experience the joys of life.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of taking control of one’s life and pursuing one’s dreams: “If you love your life then take a walk on top / Don't waste it all crawling underground / If you love your life don't you ever stop / Come on up from the underground.” The song also encourages listeners to breathe in the goodness of life and exhale negativity: “Breathe it in beat it out / Lift me up lift me up from the underground / Show me life tell me dreams / Lift me up lift me up from the underground.”
Overall, “Lift Me Up” is a call to action for listeners to live their lives with purpose and positivity, and to not let fear or negativity hold them back. It’s a reminder to not waste time and to live in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Not a second more, no, the dark don't stop
Time is constantly moving forward, even in the darkness.
The hands of time from turning round
Time is always moving forward regardless of how we feel.
I wanna feel you pour into me drop by drop
I want to experience every bit of life with all its ups and downs.
I wanna know where your heart is bound
I want to understand your motivations and where your life is heading.
If you love your life then take a walk on top
If you value life, then live it fully and don't stay stagnant.
Don't waste it all crawling underground
Don't squander your life hiding in fear or avoiding new experiences.
If you love your life don't you ever stop
If you truly love your life, never give up on it and keep pushing forward.
Come on up from the underground
Rise above your fears and limitations to reach your full potential.
Won't you lift me up I feel light
Help me rise above my fears and limitations so I can feel free and unburdened.
Won't you lift me up it feels right
I know I need to move forward in my life, and I trust that you can help me do that.
Won't you lift me up I feel alive
Help me feel truly alive and energized by experiencing all that life has to offer.
Breathe it in beat it out
Take in all of life's experiences, learn from them, and use that knowledge to move forward.
Show me life tell me dreams
Help me see the beauty in life and inspire me to dream bigger and chase those dreams.
Now you love your life live your life with love
If you truly love your life, then live it with love and compassion towards others and yourself.
Love love love tell it to the sky above
Spread love and positivity to the world, and let it be known that this is how you want to live your life.
Contributed by Asher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Herzmusik
Tolles Lied, ihr habt es einfach drauf !!!
Serena Geiler
Now it's part of my playlist on YT. ♥
Antonia Nagl
Super Song und super Auftritt gestern :) mitunter einer der besten Acts gestern! Schade das in Deutschland jedes Jahr der selbe Schwachsinn für uns beim ESC antritt... Aber leider lernen wir auch nicht daraus! Dieser Song wär einfach mal was anderes gewesen und die Jungs sind super sympathisch :) wäre bestimmt gut angekommen!
Serena Geiler
Stimmt! Aber wenigstens haben wir dieses Jahr die richtige Entscheidung getroffen. Kann es immer noch nicht glauben, dass wir 4. geworden sind.
MsEllipsy
Wir drücken die Daumen für heute Abend, ein toller Song! :-)
Daniel R.
Geiler Song !
Weiter so Jungs :-)
Stefan Kaiser
Die Stelle ab 2:23 ist schon sehr beeindruckend, sowohl was die Musik als auch die visuelle Darstellung im Video betrifft, weil man irgendwie vielleicht merkt, was damit gesagt werden soll. Vor allem wenn man einer bestimmten Gruppe von Menschen angehört.
Marie Charlotte
1. Ich liebe euch ❤️
2. Das Lied is mega geil❤️
3. Kann man die Jacken kaufen?!!❤️
4. Macht weiter so!!❤️
Torsten Böttger
ich drücke auch die Daumen! macht Sachsen wieder stolz!
girlonlineXx
toller Song ♥ viel Glück heute Abend :)