Slice of Heaven is a song by Dave Dobbyn, a prominent New Zealand singer-songwriter, released in 1986. The track was written by Dobbyn himself and became one of his most iconic hits. Featured in the movie Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale, the song captures a sense of joy and carefree living, reflecting on love and the simple pleasures of life.
With its upbeat, catchy melody and feel-good lyrics, “Slice of Heaven” became a popular anthem in New Zealand and continues to be celebrated as a symbol of the country’s musical identity. The lyrics evoke imagery of bliss and contentment, celebrating moments of happiness and connection. “Slice of Heaven” stands out for its uplifting tone, memorable chorus, and timeless appeal, making it a beloved classic in New Zealand’s music history.
Slice of Heaven by Dave Dobbyn:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Slice of Heaven |
| Artist | Dave Dobbyn |
| Release Date | 1986 |
| Lyricist | Dave Dobbyn |
| Composer | Dave Dobbyn |
| Genre | Pop, Rock, Kiwi Music |
| Language | English |
| Theme | Joy, Love, Simplicity, Happiness |
| Music Style | Upbeat, Feel-Good, Catchy Melody |
| Notable Aspects | Anthem of joy, Uplifting Lyrics, Popular in New Zealand |
| Impact | Iconic hit in New Zealand, Featured in Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale |
| Related Works | Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale movie soundtrack, Other hits like “Welcome Home” |
Slice of Heaven
[Intro]
(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)
(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)
(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)
(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)
[Verse 1: Dave Dobbyn]
Hey, I got a lot of faith in ya
I’ll stick with you kid, that’s the bottom line
Yeah, ya have a lot of fun, don’t ya
And living with you is a ball of a time
Hey beauty, when the mood gets you down
Your bottom lip’s near dragging on the ground
That’s when I gotta play the clown for you
Black humour made you kick your blues
[Pre-Chorus: Dave Dobbyn]
Howdy angel
Where did you hide your wings?
[Chorus: Dave Dobbyn and (Herbs)]
Her love shines over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven (Slice of heaven)
Warm moonlight over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah
[Post-Chorus: Dave Dobbyn and Herbs]
He-he-he-heaven
[Verse 2: Dave Dobbyn]
Hey, I got a lotta faith in ya
I’ll stick with you kid, that’s the bottom line
Yeah, we have a lot of fun, don’t we
And heaven has to be with you all the time
Hey beauty, when the mood gets you down
Your bottom lip’s near dragging on the ground
That’s when I gotta play the clown for you
Black humour made me kick my blues
[Pre-Chorus: Dave Dobbyn]
Howdy angel
Where did you hide your wings?
[Chorus: Dave Dobbyn and (Herbs)]
Her love shines over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah (Slice of heaven)
Warm moonlight over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah
Her love shines over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah (Slice of heaven)
Warm moonlight over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah
[Bridge]
(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)
(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)
(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)
(Da da da ba du da da ba du da da da ba du da da da da da da)
[Pre-Chorus: Dave Dobbyn]
Howdy angel
Where did you hide your wings?
[Chorus: Dave Dobbyn and (Herbs)]
Her love shines over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah (Slice of heaven)
Warm moonlight over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, oh, yeah
Her love shines over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah (Slice of heaven)
Warm moonlight over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah
Her love shines over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah (Slice of heaven)
Warm moonlight over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah
Her love shines over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah (Slice of heaven)
Warm moonlight over my horizon
She’s a slice of heaven, yeah
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