In June 1998 Des’Ree released her single Life.
This, the third single from her third album, brought huge success! Over a million records sold, topping the charts in Austria, Hungary, Italy and the Netherlands reaching a lofty number 8 in the UK.
Have you ever taken the time to read the lyrics..? (If not, check em out now..)
They are.. how to put this politely.. cack.
I’m a poor poet and a self indulgent lyricist but I am a music fiend. I looove me some lyrics and I can tell you this is some high school grade cack..
I don’t want to see a ghost
It’s a sight that I fear most
I’d rather have a piece of toast
And watch the evening news
The whole thing is worth a read just to get the scale of the nonsense of this track..
But regardless of the quality of the lyrics, Life is Des’Ree’s highest selling single, it has over 81 million plays on Spotify and 30 million views on YouTube – successful by any measure you choose to use.
So when you’re next feeling down about your work, when the voice is telling you it’s not good enough, remember how professional writers and producers green lit (lighted?) this terrible track and it found an audience of millions across the world.
You’re always your hardest critic, cut yourself some slack, have a piece of toast and get back to work..
