Down to Earth
Peter Gabriel, The Soweto Gospel Choir
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Did you think that your feet had been bound By what gravity brings to the ground? Did you feel you were tricked By the future you picked? Well, come on down All these rules don't apply When you're high in the sky So come on down Come on down We're coming down to the ground There's no better place to go We've got snow up on the mountains We've got rivers down below We're coming down to the ground To hear the birds sing in the trees And the land will be looked after We send the seeds out in the breeze Did you think you'd escaped from routine By changing the script and the scene? Despite all you made of it You're always afraid of the change You've got a lot on your chest Well, you can come as my guest So come on down Come on down We're coming down to the ground There's no better place to go We've got snow up on the mountains We've got rivers down below We're coming down to the ground We'll hear the birds sing in the trees And the land will be looked after We send the seeds out in the breeze Like the fish in the ocean We felt at home in the sea We learned to live off the good land We learned to climb up a tree Then we got up on two legs But we wanted to fly Oh, when we messed up our homeland And set sail for the sky We're coming down to the ground There's no better place to go We've got snow upon the mountains We got rivers down below We're coming down to the ground We'll hear the birds sing in the trees And the land will be looked after We send the seeds out in the breeze We're coming down Comin' down to earth Like babies at birth Comin' down to earth Redefine your priorities These are extraordinary qualities We're coming down to the ground There's no better place to go We've got snow upon the mountains We've got rivers down below We're coming down to the ground We'll hear the birds sing in the trees And the land will be looked after We send the seeds out in the breeze We're coming down to the ground There's no better place to go We've got snow upon the mountains We've got rivers down below We're coming down to the ground We'll hear the birds sing in the trees And the land will be looked after We send the seeds out in the breeze Redefine your priorities These are extraordinary qualities To find on earth Comin' down, comin' down Comin' down, comin' down Comin' down, comin' down Comin' down, comin' down
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Written by: Peter Gabriel, Thomas Newman
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
Song ProductionThe song "Down to Earth" was a collaborative effort by renowned music artist Peter Gabriel and composer Thomas Newman. Disney used this song in their animated movie "WALL-E".
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WALL-E Soundtrack"Down to Earth" was the main theme song for Disney's movie "WALL-E" and it plays at the end credits of the film.
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Awards & NominationsThis song won the Grammy Award in 2009 for "Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media".
- It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008.
- The song additionally received a nomination for a Golden Globe Award and Broadcast Film Critics Association Award.
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Song ThemeThe song underlines the environmental themes of WALL-E and serves as a reminder of our role in taking care of the Earth.
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Mixing of Genres"Down to Earth" incorporates a mix of pop, rock, and orchestral genres. The song captures the emotions of Disney's film, ranging from melancholy to hope.
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Peter Gabriel & PixarPeter Gabriel had previously worked with the PIXAR team when his version of "Zaar" was included in the teaser trailer for "A Bug's Life" and this familiarity led to his collaboration on "WALL-E".
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Lyrics Co-writerThe smart and moving lyrics of “Down to Earth” were a result of the collaboration between Peter Gabriel and leading English lyricist Don Black. Black previously wrote lyrics for numerous successful theme songs like "Born Free," and "Diamonds Are Forever."
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Thomas Newman's RoleThomas Newman wrote the film’s score, but for "Down to Earth" he worked with Peter Gabriel, sharing the arranging and orchestration duties, thus providing the song with its distinct sound.
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Chart PerformanceThe song gained commercial success, reaching 48 on the UK Singles Chart. It also became a part of Peter Gabriel's greatest hits album "Hit" due to its popularity.
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Release Date"Down to Earth" was released on June 23, 2008, as a part of "WALL-E" movie's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
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