Level 42 - Heaven In My Hands Lyrics






I'm going nowhere
Gotta face up to it
Gotta wake up to it
I feel so guilty
Killing time is a sin
A dam burst of dreams flows thru' me
They show me where I could be
Flash point feelings flow
Thru' my mind moving

When my friends tell me
You just can't connect
You ain't got no respect
They tell me nothing
'Cos I know about that
Yes I know about that
I'm not gonna take what people say
Don't feel that I belong today
Sense of freedom and
Sense of pride

From the mountains to the sea
I'll run across this land
Looking out for strength and beauty
A diamond in the sand
And I will chase the four winds over
Trying to understand
And I won't stop until I'm holding
Heaven in my hands

I won't let nobody
Turn me off the track
Now there's no turning back
Won't let no worries
Turn my inside down
Now there's no room for doubt
I'm heading for my destiny
And it feels electric to me
Flash point feelings flow
Thru' my mind

I was lonely going nowhere
Drowning on dry land
I was almost stranded there a
Shipwreck on the sand
But now I'll chase the whole world over
Making my demands
And I won't stop until I'm holding
Heaven in my hands

From the mountains to the sea
I'll run across this land
Looking out for strength and beauty
A diamond in the sand
And I will chase the four winds over
Trying to understand
And I won't stop until I'm holding
Heaven in my hands
I was lonely going nowhere
Drowning on dry land
I was almost stranded there a
Shipwreck on the sand
But now I'll chase the whole world over
Making my demands
And I won't stop until I'm holding
Heaven in my hands

[Repeat]





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  1. T.... L....

    I saw Level 42 on this tour with the new line up. I remember saying Alan Murphy looked ill... Sadly I was right

  2. E.... M....

    The end of Summer 1988... So many memories !

  3. F.... R....

    Princes trust

  4. J.... M....

    Kickin' ! Love the positive energy here - absolutely great song by a great band in full drive ! 😎

  5. F.... A....

    This great song still reminds me from the commercial of Olympic Stadium in Seoul, in 1988, made here in Brazil, specially on the keyboard riff!
    I'll never forget!

  6. M.... 1....

    And it only got to #12 in the UK charts. It should have got at least top ten. And why it didn’t do anything in the US, only god knows. Fabulous song and great lyrics by the late great Boon Gould.

    Lastly, I think this particular song of theirs doesn’t actually sound particularly like an 80s song. It’s pretty timeless and could easily be a song released now. Even the graphics of the sleeve with the satellite dishes look pretty much of this decade.

  7. I.... H....

    Great band done some brilliant tracks.

  8. S.... ....

    Heaven In My Hands (1988)

  9. T.... W....

    awesome

  10. G.... S....

    I had this 12" cassette single its very hard to find the remixes

  11. x.... y....

    Capolavoro!!!!!!!

  12. A.... W....

    This is the perfect combination of funk and rock. A simply perfect positive and brilliantly constructed song right during the golden period of late 80s and early 90s. One of level 42’s very best.

  13. v.... ....

    This is why modern music sucks. Feel the soul, emotion, rhythm, complexity.

  14. M.... D....

    One of my alltime favourite !!!

  15. P.... J....

    FROM THE 1989 ALBUM STARING AT THE SUN.

  16. M.... M....

    My brother brought me here I would play this at my Party

  17. C.... T....

    Saw this band 3 times live absolutley loved them Mark king .on bass guitar totally brilliant sadly these good days have gine now its total shite
    & drugs.

  18. B.... t....

    The only Level 42 single that I ever bought. 30 years ago!! Where does all the time go?

  19. R.... J....

    Anyone else hear the opening riff from Groovy Train in there somewhere?? Also why can't we have proper music made by real musicians these days?

  20. M.... F....

    As good as it gets...

  21. M.... L....

    Maravilloso tema en su letra y música. Me encanta como cuando era adolescente. <3

  22. G.... N....

    This might sound strange, but this song makes me think of the game Divinity Original Sin II.

  23. J.... M....

    I challenge you to listen to this song and not feel incredible afterwards! :)

  24. F.... R....

    Princess here !!!

  25. S.... W....

    I love this tune. So upbeat and a fantastic driving tune. Motorway. Sunshine. Nice sound system in the car. And this on. Loud. Awesome. 🤘🤘🤘👍👍

  26. J.... C....

    To listen before leaving home.
    Everyday.

  27. K.... L....

    Masterpiece

  28. G.... Y....

    The very best version of this song was live at the 1989 Prince's Trust concert . But some mother fuckers who say they own it took it down . i bet its one of those mother fucking middlemen and no royalties go to Level 42 anyway .

  29. A.... F....

    utube took down the live Heaven in my Hands/Lessons in Love 11 minute video from the 1989 Prince's trust . bummer .

  30. S.... C....

    I've been listening to this song for three combat tours, in different continent.and in different time zone. And it still sounds new every time I hear it...RIP SILVERAN MONROE.

  31. A.... F....

    This song always makes me think of Lichtenbourgwaynesiaicaland . I've no idea why, since I've never been there.

  32. V.... ....

    2:48 - that bit has always made me lose my mind! Love Level 42 and this was a gem of theirs! Thank you for sharing

  33. J.... F....

    ABC Australia TV soccer theme 1991

  34. s.... ....

    My favourite Level 42 Song..

    s.... ....

    And mine.

  35. d.... c....

    Should re-release this gem

  36. S.... S....

    banging tune

  37. M.... B....

    simply superb

  38. C.... B....

    Didn't used to like this track but I'm giving it another go and I do! Uplifting, great lyrics

  39. M.... B....

    Krijg zin om te dansen.
    Lekker nummer uit 1988.

  40. f.... b....

    Thank you for all Mr. Alan Murphy! .... R.I.P. ....

  41. K.... D....

    19/5/2018 🙌💃🎶💝

  42. S.... D....

    As good as Level 42 is on recordings, they are even better live. Mark King is one of the best Bass players in the world. One word. Awesome!

  43. P.... S....

    Have seen them twice at The Winter gardens Margate on the two "Sirens" tours over the last three years and absolutely adore this song especially with the Thunderbirds intro

  44. A.... F....

    Over the TOP!!!

  45. J.... ....

    In the stadium of soccer team MVV Maastricht they play the opening trumpet tune of this song every time they score a goal during home games. Been like that since I can remember!

    J.... ....

    Wow! I find out I’m part Dutch recently ,and my fave song from Level 42 is being used over there lol.

  46. D.... D....

    Damn good track, shame .. it came little late back in he day :(

  47. R.... M....

    Your right m8

  48. d.... ....

    Absolute class!!!!

  49. V.... p....

    one of the super hits in all times

  50. P.... S....

    Now That's What I Call Music! XIII

  51. h.... n....

    the solo guitar !!!!

  52. C.... M....

    POP INGLES... SALUDOS FROM OF CHILE...

  53. C.... M....

    GREAT SONG... LEVEL 42 CLASSIC OF THE 80´S... SALUDOS A TODOS Y TODAS DESDE CHILE.

  54. B.... A....

    Heard a different song today at McD and went like: huh.... I remember this band... but what was their name?!? Google’d it and immediately had to seek out this video. Ahhhhh.... so beautiful, this song. I actually owned ths as a record and the cover looked just like the thumbnail. I wonder what happened to it and my record player... (lost in time)

  55. A.... M....

    My youth is back with this song! Love it!

  56. j.... ....

    Even when the late great and singularly gifted Alan Murphy plays just a few notes or bars, he always makes an absolutely compelling statement...

  57. B.... B....

    was the 80s just a different time than today all 80s people out there who lived it?

    B.... B....

    Beel Bug yes it was

  58. T.... M....

    Regardless of what genre of music you like, you cant deny this song is just simply amazing - Mark King and the boys never made a bad record. Wish we had stuff like this today rather the bland, boring Ed Sheeran and his ilk that appeal to today's dumbed-down, I-phone obsessed masses. I am so glad I grew up in the 70s and 80s.

  59. w.... m....

    Still fucking rocks the house down, mega loud big bass fantastic track , has not aged a bit still relevant and on the money

  60. P.... M....

    admit it BRITISH pop music in the 80s was fantastic

    P.... M....

    It certainly was

  61. M.... B....

    BRILLIANT SONG FROM A BRILLIANT GROUP. BRINGS BACK GREAT MEMORIES.

  62. l.... s....

    hot water and lying still in your arms

  63. C.... N....

    TUNE!!!

  64. v.... c....

    que buen concierto el de casa piedra,de los mejores que he ido...son musicos fabulosos

  65. J.... M....

    Con este tema abrieron el show hace 4 horas !!!! unos genios !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  66. J.... ....

    TEMON!!

  67. C.... M....

    TEMAZOOOO. NO ME CANSO EN DECIRLO AMIGOS Y AMIGAS....

  68. C.... M....

    TEMAZOOO.. ES LEVEL 42 BANDA INGLESA LA MÚSICA DE LOS OCHENTA GRANDE....

  69. g.... ....

    Great uplifting track. It's a shame they didn't use this on the Eddie the Eagle movie with all the other 80s music, it would have been perfect for the film's message.

  70. T.... F....

    Wow .... I'd forgotten about this one! Fab

  71. e.... 1....

    Best tune from them, in one word great!!

  72. S.... D....

    Wish they would come back in the charts top group loved them xx

  73. S.... D....

    fantastic tune from level42 one of there best tunes 🎵🎶

  74. t.... ....

    Glorious, such a positive, uplifting song, that manages to really drive home its message of keep fighting, keep trying without ever sounding naïve or insipid.

    Just wonderful.

  75. G.... K....

    Simply put this band rocks Bloody hard funk and can sing their asses off as well.All those unaware of the GIFT of their music .I humbly submit

  76. i.... r....

    Guaranteed to lift the mood every single time.

    i.... r....

    ian raeburn - Good one! GUARANTEED!

    i.... r....

    SSR you know how to live it up!

  77. J.... B....

    One the many gems from Level 42 Always be one of Favs

  78. M.... M....

    One of the best Level 42 songs in my opinion, along with Hot Water

    M.... M....

    completely agree

    M.... M....

    Martyn M yeah it's a good one

    M.... M....

    Mine are this one and Leaving me now.

  79. L.... B....

    This song always makes me think of Australia.  I've no idea why, since I've never been there.

    L.... B....

    Lee Brown same tbh. makes me think of summer

    L.... B....

    Haha strange ... I have the same feeling !

    L.... B....

    It was their TV football theme in 1991

    L.... B....

    Lee Brown maybe you’re destined to go there. Even live there. You could even be there now. Blessings.

    L.... B....

    I live there and you are dead right. Yet another incredible song from the Level42

  80. D.... M....

    I have been after this for years ever since I first heard it s a kid....had that synthy trumpet hook in my head for decades...now I've found it :)

  81. P.... p....

    what  a tune one of my favs of all time

  82. S.... P....

    This band has been such a part of my life! i cant imagine what it would have been like without them! Oh that's right Elvis pres afkingly! LOL. Love the band, always will.

    S.... P....

    Scott Phillips I remember listening to my friend’s hifi with Level 42 Album playing most the time.

  83. J.... M....

    * Great song by a great band !  :)

    J.... M....

    Your right about that, John Mclelland!  I am a fan of yours by the way.  Good to see you!

    J.... M....

    * Hey Rich - just getting to your comment now ( sorry - it only took about a year and a half ! ) - thanks man - glad you're a Level 42 fan too ! :)

    J.... M....

    @John Mclelland Nice to meet you my friend!

  84. C.... H....

    god bless alan murphy

  85. A.... L....

    Esta me gusta mas, es una rolona.

  86. I.... H....

    PHENOMEN42!

  87. G.... ....

    The beginning was used as theme song for the Croatian (Kolo Sreće, 1993-2002) and Slovakian (Koleso šťastia, 1994-1997) versions of Wheel of Fortune in the late '90s-early 2000s...

    G.... ....

    I remmber that ! :D

  88. T.... ....

    One of my all-times favs by this band!

  89. M.... V....

    My favorite part from this inspiring song: 
    "I was lonely going nowhere
    Drowning on dry land
    I was almost stranded there a
    Shipwreck on the sand
    But now I'll chase the whole world over
    Making my demands
    And I won't stop until I'm holding
    Heaven in my hands"

  90. h.... ....

    so right!

  91. h.... ....

    Absolutely right!

  92. R.... K....

    Great song

  93. I.... V....

    well I already buy their greatest hits . pretty good band.. and songs

  94. B.... A....

    Grew up on this. Just awesome.

  95. T.... S....

    Im 21, and I love this tune? what's going on..

    T.... S....

    Tom Smith You have good taste dude, lots of great music was from the 80s and 90s :)

  96. A.... F....

    I LOVE THIS SONG !!!!!!!!

  97. m.... ....

    Just saw em live in Copenhagen, God danm they are amazing musicians =) awsom show

  98. H.... Z....

    real music from the 80'... as I hear the music from today, I would not have belived that after 25 years this music could be so excellent....

  99. R.... C....

    Heard it as the backing track to the Rams v Patriots NFL game at Wembley the other day, intercut with images of both teams in action. It was perfect.