Pass It On Down
Alabama
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We live in the land of plenty But many things aren't plenty anymore Like the water from our sink They say's not safe to drink You gotta go and buy it at the store Now we're told there's a hole in the ozone Look what's washing on the beach And Lord, I believe, from the heavens to the seas We're bringing Mother Nature to her knees [Chorus] So let's leave some blue up above us Let's leave some green on the ground It's only ours to borrow, let's save some for tomorrow Leave it and pass it on down Well there's a change taking place way on the mountains Acid rain is falling on the leaves And down in Brazil, the fires are burning still How we gonna breathe without them trees [Chorus] There's a place where I live called the Canyon Where Daddy taught me to swim And that water, it's so pure And I'm gonna make sure Daddy's grandkids can swim there like him Now we all oughta feel just a little bit guilty When we look into the eyes of our kids 'Cause brothers it's a fact, if we take and don't put back They'll have to pay for all we did [Chorus: x 4] Tag: Leave it and pass it on down
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Written by: RANDY OWEN, RONNIE ROGERS, TEDDY GENTRY, WILL ROBINSON
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Pass It on Down" was released in 1990 as the first single and title track from Alabama's album of the same name.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, providing another solid entry in Alabama's streak of chart successes.
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Social MessageLyrically, "Pass It on Down" carries an environmental message, urging listeners to consider the impact of industrialization and pollution on the natural world.
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Prominent Award NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pass It on Down" further emphasizes its environmentalist message, featuring footage of natural beauty contrasted with scenes of industrial contamination and deforestation.
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Songwriting Credits"Pass It on Down" was co-written by Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen, and Will Robinson, members of Alabama.
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Longevity and ImpactDespite being released over 30 years ago, the environmental message of "Pass It on Down" remains relevant today, keeping the song popular among Alabama's enduring fan base and being often played on radio stations.
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Album SuccessThe "Pass It on Down" album became a massive success and was certified platinum by RIAA after selling a million copies.
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Cross-genre AppealWhile "Pass It on Down" is primarily known as a country song, it also incorporates elements of southern rock, demonstrating Alabama's versatility and wide-ranging appeal.
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In Concert"Pass It on Down" has been a staple of Alabama's concerts since its release, often used as an opportunity to showcase their tight harmonies and musical prowess.
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