Send Me on My Way
Rusted Root
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(On my way, on my way) (On my way, on my way) I would like to reach out my hand I may see you, I may tell you to run (on my way, on my way) You know what they say about the young Well pick me up with golden hand I may see you, I may tell you to run (on my way, on my way) You know what they say about the young Well, I would like to hold my little hand And we will run, we will, we will crawl, we will I would like to hold my little hand And we will run, we will, we will crawl Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Mm hmm (on my way) I would like to reach out my hand I may see you, I may tell you to run (on my way, on my way) You know what they say about the young Now pick me up with golden hand I may see you, I may tell you to run (on my way, on my way) You know what they say about the young Well, I would like to hold my little hand And we will run, we will, we will crawl, we will I would like to hold my little hand And we will run, we will, we will crawl Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Send me on my way (on my way) Mm hmm (on my way) Well, I would like to hold my little hand And we will run, we will, we will crawl, we will I would like to hold my little hand And we will run, we will, we will crawl Send me on my way Send me on my way Send me on my way On my way Send me on my way Send me on my way Oh oh oh (way) Send me on my way Oh oh oh (way) Send me on my way I would like to reach out my hand I may see you, I may tell you to run (on my way, on my way) You know what they say about the young
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Written by: JAMES DI SPIRITO, JAMES DONOVAN, JENN WERTZ, JIM DISPIRITO, JIM DONOVAN, JOHN BUYNAK, LIZ BERLIN, MICHAEL GLABICKI, PATRICK NORMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Send Me on My Way" is a song by the American band Rusted Root. It was first released on their 1992 album "Cruel Sun," and then gained more popularity after it was re-recorded for their 1994 album "When I Woke."
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Hit SongThe song reached the top 100 on the Billboard 200 charts in the United States and is considered by many to be the band's best-known work.
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Unique Sound"Send Me On My Way" is known for its distinct sound. The band combined rock, acoustic and world music elements, reflecting influences from Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
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Movie SoundtracksThe song has been prominently featured in several film soundtracks, including "Ice Age" and "Matilda." Its lively, upbeat sound makes it a popular choice for capturing a feel-good mood in films.
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Commercial UseIn addition to its use in film, the song has also been used in television commercials. In the UK, it was notably used in a 2008 advertising campaign for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
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InstrumentationThe unique sound of the song is partly due to its use of unconventional instruments. Besides standard rock instruments like guitar, bass, and drums, Rusted Root also used a variety of percussion instruments and even a washboard to achieve their signature sound.
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Band BackgroundRusted Root is a band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formed in 1990. In addition to "Send Me on My Way," they had several other hits, but none reached the same level of recognition.
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Performance"Send Me On My Way" is a regular part of Rusted Root's live performances and is often the final song played at their concerts.
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Cover VersionsMany other artists have covered the song, including The Mowgli's and The Wiggles, an Australian children's music group.
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Music VideoThe original music video for the song features the band performing in a field, interspersed with shots of children playing and exploring nature, reflecting the song's themes of adventure and discovery.
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