Lullaby
Book of Love
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Sometimes I watch you while you sleep I know you're somewhere in a dream And I'll cradle you in my arms tonight 'Cause I know your soul is somewhere up above Lullaby and goodnight On this starry, this starry night Sleep tight, tonight Now I lay me down to sleep I pray that my soul will keep 'Cause I know that you are somewhere else tonight And I hope I'll see you somewhere up above We can sleep all of our worries away 'Cause tomorrow, today will be yesterday Lullaby and goodnight On this starry, this starry night Sleep tight, tonight Sleep tight, tonight
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Written by: THEODORE JOSEPH OTTAVIANO
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Lullaby" by Book of Love falls under the category of New Wave/Synthpop, a genre characterized by a heavy use of synthesizers, drum machines, and sequencing technology.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1988 as a part of their second album "Lullaby".
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Band CompositionBook of Love was a quartet composed of members Susan Ottaviano, Ted Ottaviano, Jade Lee, and Lauren Roselli Johnson. Despite sharing the same surname, Susan and Ted are not related.
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Famous RemixA remixed version of "Lullaby" by popular DJ and producer William Orbit brought it significant acclaim.
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Media AppearanceThe song "Lullaby" was used in one of the scenes of the film "The Silence of the Lambs", adding to its popularity. It was also used in the soundtrack for John Hughes's film, "Planes, Trains and Automobiles".
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Chart SuccessDespite its cult status among lovers of alternative and synthpop music, "Lullaby" didn't chart significantly in the mainstream market.
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Band BreakupAfter the release of their album "Lovebubble" in 1993, Book of Love disbanded, making "Lullaby" one of their early successes before their separation.
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Recent PerformancesIn recent years, Book of Love have performed at various 80s nostalgia concerts, where "Lullaby" remains a fan favorite.
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InfluencesThe song, like much of Book of Love's discography, drew heavily from European synthpop and new wave, as well as traditional love ballads, creating a unique, melancholic sound.
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Other VersionsAmong the numerous versions of "Lullaby", there is a Spanish version titled "Nanas" which marked a unique experiment in the group's discography.
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Inspiration for Other ArtistsThe song "Lullaby" has inspired many artists in the synthpop and electronic genre, including DJs, producers, and musicians who have covered or sampled the song in their own works.
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