"Lift Me Up" is a song by American electronica musician Moby. It was released as the first single from his seventh studio album, Hotel (2005), on February 28, 2005. It achieved success in many countries, including Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and Spain, where it was a top ten hit.
Background Moby has stated that the theme of the song is about the rise of global intolerance and fundamentalism. The word "Ama" in the chorus ("lift me up, higher now, Ama"), that was often misheard and vastly misinterpreted, was meant to sound like a name of an unspecific deity. According to Moby, it was based on the "ah" sound that commonly appears in the names of God in many languages.
The female vocal solo in the bridge is performed by singer Shayna Steele.
Use in media In 2005, the song was used in an Italian commercial for Vodafone; and on ITV in the United Kingdom, for the theme of their Formula One coverage from 2006 to 2008. As well, the song was featured in the fourteenth episode of the third season of Doctor Who Confidential. The song is also featured in the 2005 racing video game Asphalt: Urban GT 2 as the soundtrack for the main menu and the game's trailer.
Track listings
CD single "Lift Me Up" – 3:08 "Mulholland" – 8:31 CD single "Lift Me Up" – 6:44 "Lift Me Up" – 6:51 "Lift Me Up" – 7:10 "Lift Me Up" – 3:22 "Lift Me Up" – 3:11 Contains bonus Digimpro remix software 12-inch single "Lift Me Up" – 6:44 "Lift Me Up" – 6:51 "Lift Me Up" – 7:10
Digital single "Lift Me Up" – 3:08 "Mulholland" – 8:31 "Lift Me Up" – 6:44 "Lift Me Up" – 6:51 "Lift Me Up" – 7:10 "Lift Me Up" – 3:17
Personnel Moby – vocals, instrumentation, writing, engineering, production Brian Sperber – engineering, mixing Scott Frassetto – drums Brian Sperber – backing vocals Jason Candler – backing vocals Kurt Uenala – backing vocals Orion Simprini – backing vocals Shayna Steele – backing vocals Graphic Therapy and NYC – artwork Danny Clinch – photography
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2005)PeakpositionCzech Republic (IFPI)24Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)8Greece (IFPI)4Ireland Dance (IRMA)4 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 22
Year-end charts Chart (2005)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)39Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)59Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)42France (SNEP)35Germany (Media Control GfK)60Italy (FIMI) Click on Scarica l'allegato.21Romania (Romanian Top 100)64Russia Airplay (TopHit)141Venezuela (Record Report)29
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