Don't Let It Get You Down
Echo & the Bunnymen
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You're really something else Made me forget myself My lights came on When i got to you You were almost through You're almost gone Don't let it get you down Don't let it get you down The moon and the stars goes crashing round Don't let it get you down An angel walked amongst us Tried but couldn't love us Somethings wrong Since you've gone you know There's nothing and no one To hang love on So tell me how it feels Tell me how it feels To touch the flame Tell me who i am Tell me who i really am What's my name Don't let it get you down (when you're alone) Don't let it get you down (when you're alone) The moon and the stars goes crashing round (when you're alone) Don't let it get you down Don't let it get you down (when you're alone) Don't let it get you down (when you're alone) The moon and the stars goes crashing round (when you're alone) Don't let it get you down Don't let it get you down (when you're alone) Don't let it get you down (when you're alone) The moon and the stars goes crashing round (when you're alone) Don't let it get you down God's above us and jesus loves us If god's above us and jesus loves us If god's above us (if you want it, you can get it) And jesus loves us (if you want it, you can get it) If god's above us (if you want it, come on get it) And jesus loves us (right now) If god's above us (if you want it, you can get it) And jesus loves us (if you want it, you can get it) If god's above us (if you want it, come on get it) And jesus loves us
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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT
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10 facts about this song
Song Title and Band"Don't Let It Get You Down" is a song by the British rock band Echo & the Bunnymen.
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Album ReleaseThe song is part of their seventh studio album, Evergreen, which was released in 1997.
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Chart PerformanceThough not quite as popular as their other hits, "Don't Let It Get You Down" did earn recognition in the UK, helping contribute to Evergreen’s 8th position in the UK Albums Chart.
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Band ReformationThe album Evergreen marked the reformation of Echo & the Bunnymen after a break, and "Don't Let It Get You Down" was one of the tracks that came out of their renewed collaboration.
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Lyrical ContentThe uplifting and motivational lyrics of "Don't Let It Get You Down" were written by lead singer Ian McCulloch, who also co-wrote the music along with members Will Sergeant and Les Pattinson.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Alternative rock or Post-punk, the category in which Echo & the Bunnymen are most commonly classified.
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Unique SoundThe song embodies the echoic and melodic sound typical of Echo & the Bunnymen, combining guitar, bass, and drums with McCulloch's distinctive vocals.
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Reception"Don't Let It Get You Down," like the rest of the Evergreen album, was well-received by critics and fans, being hailed as a triumphant return for the band.
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Live PerformancesSince their reunion, Echo & the Bunnymen have included "Don't Let It Get You Down" in various live performances, thereby continuing to popularise the song.
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Music VideoA music video for "Don't Let It Get You Down" was released featuring the band, adding a visual element to the song's message of resilience.
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