Candle On The Water

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About Candle On The Water

"Candle on the Water" is a torch song written by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn for Walt Disney Pictures' 1977 live-action/animated film Pete's Dragon. Originally recorded by Helen Reddy, who plays Nora in the film, the song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1977, though it lost to "You Light Up My Life".


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I'll be your candle on the water,
my love for you will always burn.
I know you're lost and drifting
but the clouds are lifting.
Don't give up, you have somewhere to turn.

I'll be your candle on the water,
'till every wave is warm and bright.
My soul is there beside you,
let this candle guide you.
Soon you'll see a golden stream of light.

A cold and friendless tide has found you,
don't let the stormy darkness pull you down.
I'll paint a ray of hope around you,
circling in the air,
lighted by a prayer.

I'll be your candle on the water,
this flame inside of me will grow.
Keep holding on, you'll make it,
here's my hand so take it.
Look for me, reaching out to show,
as sure as rivers flow,

I'll never let you go.
I'll never let you go.
I'll never let you go...

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Written by: JOEL HIRSCHHORN, AL KASHA

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11 facts about this song

Disneyland Connection
"Candle on the Water" is an iconic song that finds a place in the hearts of Disneyland fans around the world. It was composed with the magical and charming appeal that Disney songs are known for.
Helen Reddy
The song was performed by Australian singer Helen Reddy for the Disney film "Pete's Dragon" (1977).
Oscar Nomination
"Candle on the Water" earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song in 1977.
Film Connection
In Pete's Dragon, the song is performed by Helen Reddy's character, Nora. The poignant ballad is about her love waiting for her seafaring boyfriend to return.
Songwriter Duo
This beautiful song is the creation of the songwriter pair Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn. These two have had a significant influence on Disney's music.
Artistic Value
The song has been recognized for its emotion-stirring melody, laden with expressions of hope, faith, and resilient love against all odds.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years; it carries universal emotions that people from different cultures and backgrounds can relate to.
Entrepreneurial Appreciation
"Candle on the Water" was used by Australian entrepreneur and adventurer Dick Smith during his successful solo round-the-world helicopter flight in 1983.
Meaningful Lyrics
The lyrics of the song "Candle on the Water" are full of metaphors; the phrase 'candle on the water' is used to symbolize hope in the face of adversity.
Situational Use in Film
Even though the song is a love song, it wasn't directed towards a romantic relationship in "Pete's Dragon". Instead, it depicted the bond between Nora and Pete, the orphan boy.
High Chart Position
Even though it was a soundtrack, the single peaked at #27 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.

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