Lie Down in Darkness

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About Lie Down in Darkness

"Lie Down in Darkness" is a song by American electronica musician Moby. It was released as the third single from his tenth studio album Destroyed on August 1, 2011.


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2011
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Mmmmm
Will be no more

Mmmmm 
Mmmmm 
Mmmmm 
Mmmmm
Now that you're gone, the dawn of
Now that you're gone
The sun will be no more
Mmmm
The sun, will be, no more
Mmmmm
Will be, no more

Now that you're gone, the dawn of
Now that you're gone
The sun, will be, no more
Mmmmm
The sun, will be, no more

Mmmmm
The sun, will be, no more
Mmmmm
Will be, no more

Will be no more
Mmmmm
No more
No more
Mmmmm

The sun
Will be, no more
Mmmmm
Will be, no more

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Moby

Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is well known for his sample-based electronic music, vegan lifestyle, and support of animal rights. Moby has sold over 20 million albums worldwide.Allmusic considers him "one of the most important dance music figures of the early '90s, helping bring the music to a mainstream audience both in the UK and in America." more »

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Written by: Joy Alieta Grant, Justin Wayne Kielty, Richard Melville Hall

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Lie Down in Darkness" is a popular song by the American musician Moby, released as the third official single from the studio album, "Destroyed.", in 2011.
Inspirational Source
Moby drew his song's title from William Styron's 1951 novel, "Lie Down in Darkness". He shared his fondness for the southern Gothic book.
Composition
The song features Moby's trademark electronic sound with ambient elements and synths, blended with sorrowful string arrangements and haunting vocals.
Collaboration
"Lie Down in Darkness" includes the vocals of Joy Malcolm, a British singer, and songwriter known for her work in UK's drum and bass and jazz scenes.
Video
The music video for the song was directed by UK directors Luke Seomore and Joseph Bull, it features a sorrowful and dark narrative that complements the song's melancholic theme.
Acclaim
The track was praised for its cinematic qualities and Moby's ability to evoke emotional responses through his music. It was also recognized by many music critics as a highlight of the "Destroyed" album.
Remixes
The song has been remixed by several well-known artists and DJs, including Paul van Dyk and Chris Liebing, which further catapulted its popularity within the electronic music scene.
Live Performances
Moby often plays "Lie Down in Darkness" during his live performances, sometimes adding variations to the arrangement, creating a new and unique experience for concert-goers.
Literary Inspiration
Moby, a known book lover, confessed that many tracks on the "Destroyed" album, including "Lie Down in Darkness", were inspired by his various late-night reading sessions.
Vinyl Release
"Lie Down in Darkness" was included in the vinyl version of the album "Destroyed", appealing to the analog-loving fans of Moby.

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