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Emily King Lyrics


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The moral of a story never meant a lot to me
I've fooled around but can't get down with most philosophy
Buddha and the Pope sing a lovely note
Take my soul to where it wants to go
Hendrix and Marley always do it right for me.

If I had one religion
It would surely be a love song in the distance, a soft melody
If I had one request granted after I'm gone
I would ask my creator to turn the radio on
Turn the radio on.

Oooh, oooh

Been to the mountains, seen the valleys, seen the holy land too
But ain't no preacher like Aretha when I'm feeling real blue
Buddha and the Pope sing a lovely note
Take my soul to where it wants to go
Lennon and the chief always do it right for me

If I had one religion
It would surely be a love song in the distance, a soft melody
If I had one request granted after I'm gone




I would ask my creator to turn the radio on
Turn the radio on.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Emily King's song, "Down," express the singer's belief that music is the closest thing to religion that she has experienced. Throughout the song, she references various religious figures, including Buddha and the Pope, and musical legends like Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley, who inspire her with their music rather than any specific religious teachings. She reflects on her own lack of interest in philosophy and the moral of a story, preferring instead to connect with music that speaks to her soul.


For Emily King, music is a form of spirituality that transcends traditional religious beliefs. She describes her ideal religion as a "love song in the distance, a soft melody," suggesting that she finds spiritual solace in the beauty and emotion of music. She also imagines asking her creator to "turn the radio on" after she dies, indicating that music will be an essential part of her afterlife.


The song's repeated references to religious and musical icons emphasize the idea that these figures all have in common the ability to move people's hearts and souls. For Emily King, the distinction between music and religion is blurred, and the two are intertwined in an emotional and spiritual sense. The song's final line, "Turn the radio on," invites the listener to join her in this experience of connection and transcendence through music.


Overall, "Down" is a powerful tribute to the transformative power of music and the spiritual connection it can create. By rejecting traditional religious teachings and embracing the beauty of music, Emily King encourages listeners to seek their own spiritual path and find meaning and inspiration in what speaks to their souls.


Line by Line Meaning

The moral of a story never meant a lot to me
I don't find the lesson in a story meaningful or impactful


I've fooled around but can't get down with most philosophy
I've explored different ideas but haven't found one that really resonates with me


Buddha and the Pope sing a lovely note
I appreciate different spiritual leaders and their teachings


Take my soul to where it wants to go
Their teachings bring me comfort and guidance in my journey through life


Hendrix and Marley always do it right for me.
The music of Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley speaks to me and lifts me up


If I had one religion
If I had to choose one belief system to follow


It would surely be a love song in the distance, a soft melody
It would be something that brings me joy and a sense of peace


If I had one request granted after I'm gone
If I could ask for one thing to happen after I die


I would ask my creator to turn the radio on
I would want to hear music that moves me and reminds me of the good times


Been to the mountains, seen the valleys, seen the holy land too
I have traveled and explored different places, including religious sites


But ain't no preacher like Aretha when I'm feeling real blue
No one can lift my spirits the way Aretha Franklin's music does


Lennon and the chief always do it right for me
The music of John Lennon and other artists can inspire and comfort me


Oooh, oooh
Vocals in the background adding to the overall effect of the song


Turn the radio on.
A reminder of how important music can be in our lives




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GOURI Chittoor

The moral of a story never meant a lot to me
I've fooled around but can't get down with most philosophy
Buddha and the Pope sing a lovely note
Take my soul to where it wants to go
Hendrix and Marley always do it right for me.
If I had one religion
It would surely be a love song in the distance, a soft melody
If I had one request granted after I'm gone
I would ask my creator to turn the radio on
Turn the radio on.
Oooh, oooh
Been to the mountains, seen the valleys, seen the holy land too
But ain't no preacher like Aretha when I'm feeling real blue
Buddha and the Pope sing a lovely note
Take my soul to where it wants to go
Lennon and the chief always do it right for me
If I had one religion
It would surely be a love song in the distance, a soft melody
If I had one request granted after I'm gone
I would ask my creator to turn the radio on
Turn the radio on.



All comments from YouTube:

Logan Tela

i'll still be playin' this when i'm 80!

Luz SM

@Mary Wilson i

who's who who

Facts!!!!

Mary Wilson

Logan Tela yes ,it’s beautiful .

Julia 吳卓源

best song ive heard in a while omg it just takes me away to another universe

Naomi Haro

I love this song. Me and my dance group are doing a slow tahitian dance to this song!

Tiare Blossom

Us too haha 🤩

MS. POWERHOUSE

This entire EP is dope!!! Why am I just now finding out about her??? It's serving it's purpose though....maybe her music found me! #lovesongsaremyreligiontooEMILY!!!

soulrebel77

Music needs more artist of substance like Emily King!!!

salaovea

hauntingly beautiful...the lyrics to this song are everythingggg!!

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