The Dolphin's Cry

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About The Dolphin's Cry

"The Dolphin's Cry" is a song by American alternative rock band Live, released in August 1999 as the lead single from their fourth studio album, The Distance to Here. The song was co-produced by Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads. It reached number one on the Canadian RPM Top 30 Rock Report and number two on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Internationally, "The Dolphin's Cry" peaked at number one in Iceland, number seven in Flemish Belgium and number 10 in the Netherlands while reaching the top 50 on the Australian and New Zealand music charts.  


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The way you're bathed in light
Reminds me of that night
God laid me down into your rose garden of trust
And I was swept away
With nothin' left to say
Some helpless fool
Yeah I was lost in a swoon of peace
You're all I need to find
So when the time is right
Come to me sweetly, come to me
Come to me 

Love will lead us, alright
Love will lead us, she will lead us
Can you hear the dolphin's cry?
See the road rise up to meet us
It's in the air we breathe tonight
Love will lead us, she will lead us 

Oh yeah, we meet again
It's like we never left
Time in between was just a dream
Did we leave this place?
This crazy fog surrounds me
You wrap your legs around me
All I can do to try and breathe
Let me breathe so that I
So we can go together! 

Love will lead us, alright
Love will lead us, she will lead us
Can you hear the dolphin's cry?
See the road rise up to meet us
It's in the air we breathe tonight
Love will lead us, she will lead us 

Life is like a shooting star
It don't matter who you are
If you only run for cover, it's just a waste of time
We are lost 'til we are found
This phoenix rises up from the ground
And all these wars are over 

Over
Over
Singin' la da da, da da da
Over
Come to me
Singin' la da da da, da da da
Come to me

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Live

Live ( /ˈlaɪv/, often typeset as LĪVE) is an American rock band from York, Pennsylvania, composed of Chad Taylor (lead guitar), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass), Chad Gracey (drums), and Chris Shinn (vocals). Live's original lead singer Ed Kowalczyk left the band in November 2009. more »

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Written by: CHAD ALAN GRACEY, CHAD DAVID TAYLOR, EDWARD JOEL KOWALCZYK, PATRICK DAHLHEIMER

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release
"The Dolphin's Cry" was officially released as a single in August 1999.
Album
The song is included in Live's third full-length studio album titled "The Distance to Here."
Band Origin
Live is an American rock band originated from York, Pennsylvania.
Chart Performance
"The Dolphin's Cry" peaked at no.1 on the Billboard's U.S. Alternative Songs chart.
Songwriting
The lead vocalist, Ed Kowalczyk, wrote the song. He often attributes the inspiration for his lyrics to spiritual themes and influences.
Music Video
The music video for "The Dolphin's Cry" was directed by Martin Weisz and features the band playing in a high-rise apartment during a flood.
Sound
The song incorporates elements of alternative rock, post-grunge and pop music.
Reception
"The Dolphin's Cry" was received well by music critics for its meaningful lyrics and distinctive rock sound.
Notable Performance
The band gave a stirring live performance of "The Dolphin's Cry" during the 1999 Woodstock festival.
Song Meaning
The song is sometimes interpreted as homage to the beauty of love and life, with the recurring buzzing sound representing the dolphin's cry - the cry of nature.
Song Legacy
More than two decades after its release, "The Dolphin's Cry" continues to be one of Live's most popular and recognized songs.
Commercial Success
"The Dolphin's Cry" was a commercial success, selling over a million copies and receiving a Gold certification from RIAA.

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