"I Love You Always Forever" was hugely successful on U.S. radio, staying at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks and spending thirteen consecutive weeks at number one on the airplay chart. It exceeded one million "spins" on radio to claim its place in music industry history as the most-played single up to that point. The single reached number five on the UK Singles Chart in 1996. The popularity of the song shot Lewis's debut album, Now in a Minute, to platinum status.
Her second LP, Blue Planet, won critical acclaim, but it was largely overlooked by the public. Although it eventually produced a U.S. number-one dance single, "Love Him", Lewis parted ways with Atlantic Records and independently produced her third LP, Be Still, which featured Lewis on an almost entirely acoustic set. Lewis was featured as a guest vocalist on several trance music/house music recordings. Her most recent LP, In the Pink, was release in 2008.
Lay Me Down
Donna Lewis Lyrics
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There is light
Understanding what lies beyond
Is not to be afraid
But to look forward to
Another life
Full of light and colour
Happy at last
Nothing left to hide away
Nothing left to shield me
Fallen words on ocean clay
No shout will ever reach me
Nothing but the vacant eyes
Rising up above me
Body torn spirit whole
No knife can ever reach me
Lay me down
Cover me now
While the nightingale sleeps
Under my feet
Lay me down
Cover me now
While the white water flows
Over me
Run across the hidden joy
Deliver me from evil
Rushing words in silent zones
Here are my people
I am the child born again
Where beauty stands and waits
I am the child who loves and plays
I am the angel who waits
Lay me down
Cover me now
While the nightingale sleeps
Under my feet
Lay me down
Cover me now
While the white water flows
Over me
And I will lie here with
My unfinished words
Lay me down to rest
Lay me where the nightingales sleep
In "Lay Me Down," Donna Lewis talks about acceptance and moving on. It is a song of letting go, of leaving behind the pain and the struggles that have happened in the past. The song begins with a sense of hope in the form of a light that, despite the darkness around it, shines brightly. It encourages the listener to look forward to another, more colorful and happier life - a life full of light and hope.
The second verse, on the other hand, talks about a sense of freedom achieved through accepting what has happened and moving on. It speaks of nothing left to hide, nothing left to shield, and nothing but vacant eyes. It suggests that the subject has already reached a point of peace where knives can no longer hurt them. The song talks about the power of acceptance, the ability to be reborn, and to move past the things that might hold you down.
Finally, the song speaks of rest, of quiet and calm, and of the passage of time. It speaks of finding peace, of being surrounded by a kind of beauty that will always be present. The song is about closure, the voyage towards the next chapter, and it is a reminder that sometimes, all we need is a gentle nudge to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
In this dark corner there is light
Even in the darkest places, there is hope and positivity to be found
Understanding what lies beyond
Coming to terms with what comes after death
Is not to be afraid
We should not fear the unknown
But to look forward to
Instead, we should anticipate and embrace what comes next
Another life
Believing in the concept of an afterlife
Full of light and colour
It is a place of happiness and vibrancy
Happy at last
A place where one can finally find peace and contentment
Nothing left to hide away
There is nothing left to conceal or keep hidden
Nothing left to shield me
There is no need for protection
Fallen words on ocean clay
The negative words of others have no impact
No shout will ever reach me
No one can hurt or harm me anymore
Nothing but the vacant eyes
There is only emptiness around me
Rising up above me
But I am above it all
Body torn spirit whole
Even though my physical form may be broken, my spirit is unbroken
No knife can ever reach me
No weapon or threat can harm me anymore
Lay me down
Let me rest peacefully
Cover me now
Protect me from the outside world
While the nightingale sleeps Under my feet
In a peaceful and serene environment
While the white water flows Over me
Surrounded by nature and the beauty of the world
Run across the hidden joy
Discovering the hidden joys in life
Deliver me from evil
Being protected from the negativity and danger in the world
Rushing words in silent zones
Words have power, even when spoken quietly
Here are my people
Surrounded by loved ones and those who care about me
I am the child born again
Rebirth and renewal after death
Where beauty stands and waits
A place where beauty exists and is ever present
I am the child who loves and plays
One who can enjoy the simple pleasures in life
I am the angel who waits
Preparing to enter the afterlife as a symbol of hope and guidance
And I will lie here with
Remaining in a state of peaceful rest
My unfinished words
Uncompleted wishes or goals
Lay me down to rest
Entering a final state of rest
Lay me where the nightingales sleep
A peaceful and idyllic place to spend eternity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DONNA LEWIS
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DeLinda Williams
Still listening to this in 2021. I love you Donna!! You're music should be more popular, it's so magical and peaceful
jie langone
me too
Orli Trickster
underrated song...lovely & nice as always Donna!!!
usman Muhammad
Amazing as ever!!!
miguel marin
BUENA CANCION. I LOVE
Yon Lee
I wish and Hope Donna Lewis and Ellie Goulding will make a Collab 🥺🙏
Love from Philippines 👍😊🇵🇭❤️💋
Vlad Stoian
YOUR VOICE IS VELVET. Heals all wounds.
The Donna Lewis Channel
I like that 😄
Orli Trickster
Donna Lewis <3 <3 !!!!
Kevin Hogan
Love this Lady xxxxxxx