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sanctify yourself


composers
Written by: Simple Minds


publisher
© EMI Music Publishing


background
"Producer Jimmy Iovine always felt that, apart from being a rock band, Simple Minds also posessed a soulfulness that demanded to be heard. Through this desire to explore another side of our creativity, Sanctify Yourself was written" - Jim




lyrics
Is this the age of the thunder and rage?
Can you feel the ground move 'round your feet?
If you take one step closer, it'll lead to another,
The crossroad above is where we meet.
I shout out for shelter, I need you for something,
The whole world is out, they're all on the street.

Control yourself, love is all you need,
Control yourself, in your eyes.

Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Be apart of me, sanctify.
Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Sanctify yourself, set yourself free.

In pictures of living, in bloodshot a vision,
Sweet miracles and strange circumstances.
I see the sun up, the showdown, the cool winds that blow down,
On the big beat that life-long romance is.
You've got a gun in your hand, you're making self plans,
Stay with me all through the night.

Control yourself, love is all you need.
Control yourself, open up your heart.

Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Be apart of me, sanctify.
Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Sanctify yourself, set yourself free.

You can't stop the world for a boy or a girl,
Sweet victims of poor circumstances.
But you can pour back the love, sweeping down from above,
Giving hope and making more chances.
Well, I hope and I pray that maybe someday,
You'll come back down here and show me the way.

Control yourself, love is all you need.
Control yourself, open up your heart.
Open up your heart.

Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Sanctify yourself, sanctify,
Sanctify yourself, set yourself free.



discography
Album Version (5:00)
Produced By: Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By: Bob Clearmountain
Engineered By: Moira Marquis and Mark Mckenna
Assisted By: Martin White

The Best Of ... (Sampler) Selections From The Best Of The Best Of Simple Minds CD1 Promo The Best Of Spanish Promo The Best Of The Best Of SACD The Best Of Night Of The Proms Special Remastered Edition Gift Pack Limited Edition

Extended Mix (7:10)
Produced By: Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By: Bob Clearmountain
Engineered By: Moira Marquis and Mark Mckenna
Assisted By: Martin White

The Platinum Collection CD
Live Version (13th Aug 1991) (6:10)
Recorded: Barrowlands, Glasgow, UK
Producer: Stephen Lipson

Real Live 91 Fanclub CD

Live Version (3rd Dec 1985) (5:56)
Recorded: Ahoy, Rotterdam
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Silver Box Promo CDR #3 Silver Box

Live Version (28th Aug 06) (5:21)
Recorded: Black And White Tour 2006
Mixed By Jez Coad

Simple Minds Live Volume Two




downloads
Live Version (28th Aug 06) (5:28)
Recorded: Black And White Tour 2006
Mixed By Jez Coad

Black And White Live Bundle #6




videography
Edit (3:55)
Produced By: Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By: Bob Clearmountain
Engineered By: Moira Marquis and Mark Mckenna
Assisted By: Martin White


Sanctify Yourself promo video Seen The Lights - A Visual History Promo DVD Seen The Lights - A Visual History DVD

Live Version (15th Sep 89) (4:51)
Recorded: Verona, Italy
Producer: Stephen Lipson

Verona Video Seen The Lights - A Visual History Promo DVD Seen The Lights - A Visual History DVD Seen The Lights - Live In Verona Promo DVD Seen The Lights - Live In Verona DVD




live history
The Floating World Tour: 2002
Alive And Kicking Tour: 2003
Festival Tour: 2004
Intimate Tour: 2005
Black And White Tour: 2006
Australian Tour: 2007
Lisbon Lions: 2007