Sparrow
Marvin Gaye
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I used to hear a sparrow singing, baby Oh, but one day as I went along I didn't hear his song But I know the sparrow should sing Sing on such a morning in spring Oh sparrow, why don't you sing? Sing to me, oh, sparrow come around Come around, why don't you come around? Sing about melody, aww, melody About the things you see Anything you want to sing about Just sing it on out now, sing it on out Let the world know what life's all about Sing, little sparrow, sing Sing, little sparrow, sing Oh sing, little sparrow, won't you sing for me? And for the rest of all my world They'll appreciate it, I know Every time I'm feeling low I know I can always count on you Sing, little sparrow About the troubles you're in, places you've been You can sing I know it, don't you try to pretend Sing while you're here, sing a song, my dear Let me hear your song, do you mean to call Sing, little sparrow, sing Want you to sing, little sparrow, sing I want you to sing, little sparrow, sing A pretty bird song Sing to me, let me hear your agony Did you see me sucking up the lay? Sing to me of peace and love Sing to me of God and love Sing sparrow, oh sparrow, sing Sing to me about man's inhumanity And all the injustice you see Sing sparrow, sing, little sparrow, sing Sing about what to give Sing about about how to live I want you to sing your tune sparrow Oh, little sparrow, sing Sing to me of jealousy Aww, sing what that's all about Sing it all out, shout, little sparrow Aww, sing at me Sing me a, sing me a song I wanna know what's wrong, little bird, tell me Aww, sparrow Sing sparrow 'cause I wanna know You sweet, itty, bitty, pretty bird Sing before you go Sing to me, Marvin Gaye before you fly away Never stop singing sparrow till we hear your song Sing your song Sing your song On and on and on and on On and on and on and on and I remember a bird
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Written by: Ed Townsend, Marvin P Gaye
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Association"Sparrow" is a song from Marvin Gaye's thirteenth studio album "What's Going On."
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Release DateThis album, including the song "Sparrow," was released on May 21, 1971.
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Social CommentaryThe album, including "Sparrow," was considered one of the first concept albums that brought forth social commentary about the Vietnam War, poverty, and racial tension in America.
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Album's PopularityDespite hesitations of Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, believing the album was too political, "What's Going On" was a commercial success, and "Sparrow" was a significant part of that.
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Impressive RankingIn 2020, Rolling Stone ranked "What's Going On", the album featuring "Sparrow," as the greatest album of all time, thus indicating the significance and impact of all the songs on that album.
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Soulful Genre"Sparrow", like the rest of the album, is characterized by its soul genre, a style of music that combines elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues.
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Song ThemeThe song "Sparrow" focuses on a bird's view of the world's problems, symbolizing the marginalized and oppressed populations who yearn for freedom and a better life.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics to "Sparrow" were written by Al Cleveland, Renaldo Benson, and Marvin Gaye.
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Top ChartsThe song "Sparrow" contributed to the album achieving No. 6 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and No. 1 on the Soul Albums chart, staying there for over a month.
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LongevityThe messages and themes presented in "Sparrow" have continued to be relevant and moving, ensuring the song remains poignant and powerful to this day.
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