Lighthouse_FamilyIf I had to make a wish for one band to reform and start recording again, it would be for the indie British duo Lighthouse Family, who were active from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. I have such fond memories of playing their songs during my college days, especially their second album, Postcards from Heaven. Honestly speaking, this is a feel-good music in its purest form. The music sucks you in without realizing and you just can't help but listen to their songs over and over again.

That's why I had a hard time picking out a song to feature on my blog. I have several favorites that are always there in my iPod (check out some of my recommendations at the end of this post). Finally, I've decided to feature a song from their latest album, called Whatever Gets You Through the Day. The song's titled (I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be) Free.

There are so many things to love about this song. First of all, the song deviates from the usual "love" subject into more of "peace for the world" and "human rights" cause. 

I wish I could share
All the love that's in my heart
Remove all the bars that keep us apart
And I wish you could know how it is to be me
Then you'd see and agree that every man should be free

Secondly, the song has a beautiful arrangement that starts really mellow and quite, builds up the mood through two verses, and reaches its crescendo with a full-tilt captivating gospel choir. Simply beautiful!

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I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
I wish I could break all the chains holding me
I wish I could say all the things that I should say
Say ‘em loud say ‘em clear
For the whole wide world to hear

I wish I could share
All the love that’s in my heart
Remove all the bars that keep us apart
And I wish you could know how it is to be me
Then you’d see and agree that every man should be free

I wish I could be like a bird in the sky
How sweet it would be if I found I could fly
Well I’d soar to the sun and look down at the sea
And I’d sing cos I know how it feels to be free

I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
I wish I could break all the chains holding me
And I wish I could say all the things that I wanna say
Say ‘em loud say ‘em clear
For the whole wide world to hear
Say ‘em loud say ‘em clear
For the whole wide world to hear
Say ‘em loud say ‘em clear
For the whole wide world to hear

One love one blood
One life you’ve got to do what you should
One life with each other
Sisters, brothers

One love but we’re not the same
We got to carry each other Carry each other
One One One One One…

I knew how it would feel to be free
I knew how it would feel to be free

Other Recommended Songs

  • Lighthouse Family - Lost In Space
  • Lighthouse Family - High
  • Lighthouse Family - You Always Want What You Haven’t Got
  • Lighthouse Family - Postcard From Heaven
  • Lighthouse Family - Raincloud
  • Lighthouse Family - Restless
  • Lighthouse Family - You’re A Star