From the beginning Madilyn displayed deep care and concern for others. By as early as age seven, she was using songwriting as a way to express the joys and sorrows she saw people go through in life.
Madilyn knew she was onto something when a woman with tears brimming in her eyes approached her after hearing one of her songs. The woman was not only touched by her performance but amazed that Madilyn had written the song herself at such a young age. Her writing has developed and continues to connect with her audience in a special way. In Madilyn’s own words, “I hope my songs are relatable and are able to touch peoples’ hearts. My goal is to make people feel something when they listen.”
And Then There Was YouTube. Madilyn’s desire to reach more people with her music hit a wall almost right away. After all she comes from a very tiny town in northern Wisconsin. YouTube was a great resource and extended her audience.
After posting a few music videos with a close friend, Madilyn courageously uploaded her first solo video in the Fall of 2009. Her submission won a cover contest held by fellow YouTuber Kata Hay. That success was all the inspiration Madilyn needed to start her own channel. In November of the same year the Madilyn Bailey channel was launched.
Safe and Sound
Madilyn Bailey Lyrics
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When I said, I'll never let you go
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said,
Don't leave me here alone
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come, morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Don't you dare look out your window darling
Everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold on to this lullaby
Even when the music's gone, gone...
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come, morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh...
la la (la la)
la la (la la)
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh...
la la (la la)
Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come, morning light,
You and I'll be safe and sound...
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh...
Madilyn Bailey's "Safe and Sound" is a beautiful and emotional song that speaks about the power of togetherness, perseverance, and hope in the face of adversity. The lyrics vividly recall a tumultuous night when the singer's loved one was going through a difficult time, with shadows threatening to extinguish their inner light. However, the singer promises to be by their side and never leave them alone when they need help overcoming the darkness. The promise of finding safety and comfort in each other's arms is an important theme of the song, with the singer telling their loved one to close their eyes and trust that they will be alright.
As the night rages on with the sounds of war echoing outside, the singer begs their loved one not to give up hope and to hold on to the lullaby that will comfort them even when the music is gone. The chorus repeats the assurances of safety and soundness, with the imagery of the sun going down adding a sense of impending danger that can be overcome with love and solidarity. The song ends on the haunting "Oooh" chorus, drawing attention to the power of the singer's words to soothe and heal even when the night is at its darkest.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember tears streaming down your face
I recall witnessing you weep uncontrollably
When I said, I'll never let you go
During that moment, I told you I will always be with you
When all those shadows almost killed your light
When you were feeling helpless and losing your hope and energy
I remember you said, Don't leave me here alone
I can still hear you say don't abandon me by myself
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
Burying the past, it's history now
Just close your eyes
Shut your eyelids
The sun is going down
The sunset is happening
You'll be alright
You will survive and bounce back
No one can hurt you now
You are safe from harm's way at this point
Come, morning light
With the arrival of the morning sun
You and I'll be safe and sound
You and I will be protected and secure
Don't you dare look out your window darling
Don't take the risk of looking out the window, my love
Everything's on fire
Everything that can be ablaze is burning
The war outside our door keeps raging on
The conflict on the other side of the door is still going strong
Hold on to this lullaby
Clutch onto the tune of this calming song
Even when the music's gone, gone...
Even if the melody fades away completely
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh...
Vocalizations
la la (la la)
Vocalizations
Just close your eyes
Shut your eyelids
You'll be alright
You will survive and bounce back
Come, morning light,
With the arrival of the morning sun
You and I'll be safe and sound...
You and I will be protected and secure
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh...
Vocalizations
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, "I'll never let you go"
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone"
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Don't you dare look out your window darling
Everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold on to this lullaby
Even when the music's gone
Gone
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
La La (La La)
La La (La La)
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
La La (La La)
Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light,
You and I'll be safe and sound...
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh. [x7]
Chelsea Hayes
I played this cover at my daughters funeral...literally can’t listen without crying 😢
Melina
Chelsea Hayes rip, she’s in a better place now❤️ stay strong
STVNIX
I'm sorry about your loss. Hope the pain from the heartbreak has cooled down at least a bit over the months.
Apocalypse
Omg i hope you are okay now 😢😢😭😭❤❤
LT Spears
Sorry rip ❤️❤️❤️😢😢😢😘
SleepyGodzilla
She's resting in peace now. ❤️
Lateisha Holden
Literally came back in 2022 because this reminds me of my sister playing this on repeat 😂 love it
Sarah Hudak
I literally can't stand to hear myself sing after listening to you.
Ryan
That's probably how Taylor Swift feels too
Stariana Music
same.here. I sound like a dying cat trying to sing like a real popstar. WHEN WILL I EVER LEARN TO SING!!! :'-(