Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)
Melanie
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Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown We were so close, there was no room We bled inside each others wounds We all had caught the same disease And we all sang the songs of peace Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown So raise the candles high 'Cause if you don't we could stay black against the night Oh, raise them higher again And if you do we could stay dry against the rain Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown We were so close there was no room We bled inside each others wounds We all had caught the same disease And we all sang the songs of peace Some came to sing, some came to pray Some came to keep the dark away So raise the candles high 'Cause if you don't we could stay black against the sky Oh, oh, raise them higher again And if you do we could stay dry against the rain Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown You gotta lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown You gotta lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown You gotta lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Oh lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Let it all down, let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds oh oh oh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh Uh uh uh uh lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown Lay down, lay down, let it all down Let your white birds smile up at the ones
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15 facts about this song
Collaboration"Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" is a unique collaboration by three distinct music artists - Melanie Safka, known as Melanie, the Edwin Hawkins Singers, and Edwin Hawkins himself.
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Year of releaseThe song was released in the year 1970.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached the Top 10 in music charts across multiple countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands.
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Inspirational SourceMelanie Safka was inspired to write the lyrics of the song after her experience at the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair.
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Celebrating Peace and MusicThe song reflects the ambiance of the Woodstock Festival, an event renowned for promoting peace and music.
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Genres"Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" deftly blends folk, gospel, and psychedelic rock music genres.
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AlbumThis song is a part of Melanie's album "Candles in the Rain" which was released in 1970.
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B-sideThe B-side of the single contains the song "Candles in the Rain".
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Chart AchievementThe song reached No. 6 in the US Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Melanie's biggest hits.
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LengthThe single version of the song is approximately 3:49 minutes long, while the album version is 7:40 minutes long.
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Edwin Hawkins SingersThe Edwin Hawkins Singers add a powerful gospel choir backdrop to the song, contributing to its unique sound.
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RecognitionIn 1999, American radio station WXPN ranked "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" 37th in the 885 All-Time Greatest Songs list.
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CoversVarious artists, including Mott the Hoople and Meredith Brooks, have covered the song, proving its enduring appeal.
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Live Performance"Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" was performed live by Melanie at the closing night of the Bitter End nightclub in New York City in 1971.
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Use in Pop CultureThe song was featured in the final episode of the popular Netflix series "The Get Down".
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