Kate Bush

Released: November 22, 1993

Songwriter: Kate Bush

Producer: Kate Bush

[Chorus 1]
One more step to the top of the city
Where just a couple of pigeons are living
Up on the angel's shoulders

[Verse 1]
I don't know if I'm closer to Heaven but
It looks like Hell down there
These streets have never been paved with gold
Welcome to the loneliest city in the world

[Refrain 1]
It's no good for you baby
It's no good for you now
Keep looking up for the ladder

[Verse 2]
I don't know if you'll love me for it
But I don't think we should suffer this
There's just one thing we can do about it

[Chorus 2]
Take me up to the top of the city
Take me up to the top of the city
Take me up to the top of the city
And put me up on the angel's shoulders

[Verse 3]
See how that building there is nearly built
There's a big fire over on the north of the city
I see you walking down the street with her
I see your lights going on and off

[Refrain 2]
She's no good for you baby
She's no good for you now
Look, I'm here with the ladder

[Verse 4]
I don't know if you love me or not
But I don't think we should ever suffer
There's just one thing we can do about this

[Chorus 3]
Take me up to the top of the city
Take me up to the top of the city
Up to the highest point of the city
One more step to the top of the city
Put me up on the angel's shoulders

[Verse 5]
And I don't mind if it's dangerous
I don't mind if it's raining
Take me up to the top of the city

[Chorus 4]
And put me up on the angel's shoulders
Take me up to the top of the city
Mmm yes, one more step to the top of the city
And put me up on the angel's shoulders

Kate Bush is an art pop singer and songwriter from Bexleyheath, a suburb of London, England. Her debut single “Wuthering Heights” hit number one on the UK charts in 1978, winning her a Brit award for best female performance, and propelling her into fame.

She went on to write, record and produce ten studio albums including her UK bestselling fifth album, Hounds of Love in 1985.

She is known for her experimental musical style and live performances, but has only toured twice – first in 1979 then 35 years later in 2014 – both of which have received releases in the form of either an EP, LP and/or video.

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