Stevie Wonder

Released: May 28, 1991

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Intro]
Lighting up the candles, lighting up our love
Lighting up the candles, lighting up our love

[Verse 1]
Lighting up the candles
To what used to be
Tender memories in moments of love
Happy times and bad times
All seem wonderful
When you have a toast to moments of love

[Pre-Chorus]
I really think we could have made it
To that forever and a day
But destiny and fate decided
They would get in our way

[Chorus]
So we're lighting up the candles
Wishing you the best
Like the happiness in moments of love
For lighting up the candles
Spark the memories
Helping us to see more moments of love

[Pre-Chorus]
I really think we could have made it
To that forever and a day
But destiny and fate decided
They would get in our way

[Harmonica solo]

[Verse 2]
For lighting up the candles
Spark the memories
Helping us to see the need for what was
Helping us to see more moments of love

[Outro]
See, we're lighting up the candles, lighting up our love
Lighting up the candles, lighting up our love
Lighting up the candles, lighting up our love

Despite losing his sight at a young age, Stevie Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated soul songwriters of the late 20th century. His songs manage to both innovate and catch the ears of listeners of all dispositions, whilst also being big chart hits.

Incredibly influential amongst musical circles, his voice rendered modern British soul-songwriter James Morrison close to tears the first time he heard it.

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