Lay it all down. Tribute to Melanie Safka (Lyrics updated Melanie))

Little sisters of the sunlight Candles in the rain Nourished the world on simple grains Candles in the rain Ignited the spirit within Who never knew their kin The essence lives once more Candles in the rain To be there is to recall Lay it down again Lay down Lay down Lay it down again People can unite Candles in the rain Lay down, lay down Lay it all down Let your white birds rise At those who stand and frown Lay down, lay down Lay it all down Let your white birds rise At those who stand and frown We were so close, there was no space We hurt within each other's pain We all shared the same ailment And we all sang the songs of peace Lay down, lay down Lay it all down Let your white birds rise At those who stand and frown Lay down, lay down Lay it all down Let your white birds rise At those who stand and frown So lift the candles high Because if you don't, we might remain dark against the night Oh, lift them higher again And if you do, we could stay dry against the rain Lay down, lay down Lay it all down Let your white birds rise At those who stand and frown Lay down, lay down Lay it all down Let your white birds rise At those who stand and frown