Andrea wrote this song after Prince passed away. It's a tribute to all the great artists of our time who are now passing away. DJ Total Eclipse features on this track.
lyrics
The light is fading
As the sun goes down on my
Stars in the sky
They keep fallin’ down into the sea
I feel the cold
As the darkness starts creepin’ in
Will we all turn to stone
Or will we burn those fires again
Chorus:
Gonna light it on up
Like the legends of old
Goin’ burn one down
And feel that rock and roll
Yeah deep in our hearts
They will never fade
We’re slow dancing in the purple rain
Tribute Reprise:
Purple Rain Purple rain x 4
Verse 2:
I ain’t gonna lie, no
Yeah I been feelin’ some kinda blue
It hurts inside
Every time I turn on the news
Well I got to get away, ooh
So I put my old records on
It heals the pain (oh you know it does)
When I’m singing my favourite songs
Chorus:
Gonna light it on up
Like the legends of old
Goin’ burn one down
And feel that rock and roll
Yeah deep in our hearts
They will never fade
We’re slow dancing in the purple rain
Electric Guitar solo
Verse 3:
I been losing sleep
‘Cause I’m living in a waking dream
Yes I believe, Oh I believe
That music is the remedy
So go get your records yeah
And please play me your favourite song
I’ll do my best, oh you know I will
To try and sing along
Double Chorus:
Gonna light it on up
Like the legends of old
Goin’ burn one down
And feel that rock and roll
Yeah deep in our hearts
They will never fade
We’re slow dancing in the purple rain
(Repeat Chorus)
Breakdown:
Break it down, come on
Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Whitney Houston,
Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Prince!
So many gone way too soon uh
And the list goes on and on and on and on and on and on yeah
Yeah Oh!
Double Chorus:
Light it on up
Like the legends of old
Goin’ burn one down
And feel that rock and roll
Yeah deep in our hearts
They will never fade
We’re slow dancing in the purple rain
Light it on up
Like the legends of old
Goin’ burn one down
And feel that rock and roll
Yeah deep in our hearts
They will never fade
We’re slow dancing in the purple rain
credits
from BLOOM,
released April 30, 2021
Lyrics and music composition by Andrea Kirwin. Band arrangement by Andrea and the Yama-nui Social Club. Vocals and rhythm electric guitar – Andrea Kirwin. Back up Vocals – Angela Newcomb. Drums and keys - Brett Orr. Bass – Oj Newcomb. Main Electric guitar – Brodie Graham. Tenor Saxophone – Zac Hurren. Tenor Saxophone – Lee Hardisty. Alto Saxophone – Dyon Tahana. Skank electric guitar, Tambourine and Percussion – Paulie B. DJ cuts – Dj Total Eclipse. Recorded and sound engineered by Paulie B; aka Lord Tanuki at Yama-Nui Recording Studio, Kiels mtn, QLD. Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, Nashville. USA.
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