Lay Down
Melanie & The Edwin Hawkins Singers Lyrics
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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
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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
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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
This song, "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" by Melanie & The Edwin Hawkins Singers, is a call for peace and a plea for humanity to come together as one. The song encourages listeners to lay down their worries, their differences, and their fears and to let go of their pride in order to see the beauty in others. The use of birds as a metaphor for peace and unity highlights the importance of tolerance and the need for individuals to rise above their own negativity and prejudices.
The lyrics also evoke powerful images of unity through the act of raising candles high. The repeated chorus, "Lay down, lay down, let it all down," is a reminder to let go of one's preconceptions and biases and to embrace the light that surrounds us all. This message is especially poignant today, as the world has become increasingly divided along political, social, and economic lines.
Overall, the song speaks to the need for compassion, understanding, and love in our lives. By encouraging us to lay down our fears and let our "white birds" smile up at those who stand and frown, the song encourages us to embrace the beauty in others and to rise above our differences in order to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay down, lay down, let it all down
Relax, take a break and release all your worries and burdens
Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown
Let your positive energy and outlook lift up those who are negative and unhappy
We were so close, there was no room
We were intimately connected with each other
We bled inside each others wounds
We shared each other's pain and suffering
We all had caught the same disease
We all experienced the same hardships and challenges
And we all sang the songs of peace
We tried to spread harmony and tranquility through our music
So raise the candles high
Let's light candles to show our hope and optimism
'Cause if you don't we could stay black against the night
Without any light, we would remain in a state of darkness and despair
Oh, raise them higher again
Let's continue to uplift each other and radiate positive energy
And if you do we could stay dry against the rain
If we keep our spirits high, we can get through difficult times without being overcome by sadness
Some came to sing, some came to pray
We all have different ways of expressing our hopes and beliefs
Some came to keep the dark away
Some of us come together to ward off negativity and sadness
You gotta lay down, lay down, let it all down
It's important to let go and relax, especially during hard times
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Let it all down, let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown
By letting go of your negative energy, you can radiate positivity and uplift those who may be feeling down
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELANIE SAFKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@donaldsmith3926
Thanks so much for the link; I'm still following bread crumbs from that article. He has great taste in music.
@kinaleybas1761
Never forget this song, love her voice
@Morganasnotarobot0
Ur A Blessing! 💜♀️♂️
🔅 🌔🌕🌖🔆
Keep On Rockkn! Beautiful!....
Abrazós! 🎤 🎸 ☄
💚💖💚💖
Beautiful Blessings!
To U Bonita! 🕊️🌼🌼🌼🕊️
Amo!🕊️🌹🥀🌹🥀🌹.x.x..
May U All have All the beautiful love in the world!
Paź Amo Respect
🌾 🌬️⭐FoREVer⭐🌬️🌾⭐stay blessed⭐🥀....
@bobnan9815
Powerful and beautiful voice. Thank you Melanie for the memories.
@veronamartin5285
Wow! Amazing! Love & Peace. 💖 Love this song! Your voice is incredible.
@nancydemello2974
I'm listening in 2024! RIP Melanie! Thank you for this beautiful song to remember you by!!😢
@A1exS
hello from Russia ^-)
@nancydemello2974
Hello Russia! Is it Das ver Donna! Sorry for the misspelling! Im so happy that you love Melanie's music! So profounding! What a sad day for us here in America!
@nancydemello2974
Donha, again, sorry for this misspelling!