Eli's Comin'
Laura Nyro
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Eli's comin' Eli's comin' Whoa you better hide your heart Your lovin heart Eli's a comin and the cards say Broken heart Oh broken heart Eli's comin' Hide your heart girl Eli's comin' Hide your heart girl Eli's a comin' Better hide girl Eli's a comin' Better hide your heart Your heart Eli's comin' Hide your heart You better better hide your heart Eli's comin' Better walk walk But you'll never get away From the burn and the heartache I walked to apollo and the bay And everywhere I go Eli's a comin' Eli's a comin' Eli's a comin' And he's comin' to get me mama I'm down on my knees Eli's comin' Hide it girl Eli's a comin' Better hide girl Eli's a comin' Better hide your heart Your heart Eli's comin' Hide your heart You better better hide your heart Eli's comin' Better walk Cry but he's never gonna follow I cried at the corners of the square And everywhere I go Eli's a comin' Eli's a comin' Eli's a comin' And he comin' to get me mama I'm down on my knees I'm down on my knees Oh no no no Hide it Hide it Hide it Hide it Hide it Hide it Hide it Eli's comin' Better hide your heart girl
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Written by: LAURA NYRO
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11 facts about this song
SongwriterThe song "Eli's Comin'" was written by Laura Nyro herself, an accomplished songwriter and pianist.
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Release DateLaura Nyro released Eli's Comin' in her 1968 album, "Eli and The Thirteenth Confession."
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Song InterpretationThough the lyrics suggest an approaching love interest, some listeners interpret Eli as a danger or a worrying figure, providing an intriguing twist to the surface-level love song genre.
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Multiple GenresThe song is an amalgamation of several genres, such as pop, soul, gospel, jazz, and R&B, demonstrating the artist’s diverse musical influences.
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Cover VersionIn the same year of its release, the song was covered by the band "Three Dog Night" and it went on to reach #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.
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Eli's Comin'" Live PerformancesDespite its success, the song was reportedly not performed live by Laura Nyro for several years due to the personal emotional impact it had on her.
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Lyrical ThemeIt is interesting to note that the lyric "Eli's comin', hide your heart, girl" is a recurring theme in numerous songs by Laura Nyro, showcasing her effective use of melodic motifs.
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InspirationLaura Nyro was inspired by diverse musicians like John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, and The Shirelles, and her eclectic taste is reflected in the musical arrangement of "Eli’s Comin’."
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Cultural ImpactThe song 'Eli’s Comin’ ' has had a lasting cultural impact, being used in several TV shows and movies over the years, including The Skeleton Key (2005) and Gilmore Girls (2007).
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LegacyThe song has been praised for Nyro's powerful vocals and its blending of disparate music genres, underlining why Laura Nyro is such an influential figure in pop music history.
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Posthumous RecognitionLaura Nyro was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, reinforcing the cultural significance of her music, including hits like "Eli's Comin'."
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