Lights - Up We Go Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Up We Go'?

   'Up We Go' was written by Lights Valerie Poxleitner, known mononymously as Lights, in collaboration with songwriter-producer Tawgs Salter.

2. When was 'Up We Go' released?

   'Up We Go' was released on July 22, 2014, via LIGHTS Music as the lead single from Lights' third studio album, Little Machines. It was later released to modern rock radio in the United States through Warner Bros. Records on September 9, 2014.

3. What genre is 'Up We Go'?

   'Up We Go' is a synthpop song that combines Lights' signature electro-influenced pop production style with lush guitars. The style has been described as a blend between the lighter synths of her debut album and the grittier electropop explored in her second album, Siberia.

4. How was the music video for 'Up We Go' filmed?

   The official music video for 'Up We Go', directed by Alon Isocianu, features a one-shot take of Lights in an elevator. Various background events and characters appear as the elevator doors open to new locations. The video premiered on Lights's VEVO channel on September 3, 2014.

5. Has 'Up We Go' been featured in any other media?

   'Up We Go' is included in the soundtrack for EA's The Sims 4 game. It appears specifically in the first expansion pack called Get to Work, released in 2015. The song has been remixed to be sung in Simlish, the fictional language used within The Sims games.

6. What are some reviews and critical receptions of 'Up We Go'?

   'Up We Go' received mostly positive reviews from contemporary music critics. Jeff Benjamin of fuse praised it for mixing clever lyrics with inspiring themes about perseverance. Greg Moskovitch of Music Feeds highlighted its punchy synth-pop production and anthemic chorus as standout elements. British blog Popjustice rated it 8/10 and saw potential for elevating Lights's career.