Don't Let It Bring You Down
Annie Lennox · Medusa
Old man lying by the side of the road
With the lorries rolling by
Blue moon's sinkin from the weight of the load
And the buildings scrape the sky
Cold wind nippin down the valley at dawn
And the morning paper flies
Dead man lying by the side of the road
With the daylight in his eyes
Don´t let it bring you down,
It´s only castles burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
Blind man running through the light of the night
With an answer in his hands
Come on down to the river of sight
And you can really understand
Red lights flashing through the window in the rain
Can you hear the sirens moan
White cain lying in the gutter in the lane
And you're walking home alone
Don't let it bring you down
It´s only castles burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
Dont let it bring you down
It´s only castles burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
Old man lying by the side of the road
With the lorries rolling by
Blue moon's sinkin from the weight of the load
And the buildings scrape the sky
Cold wind nippin down the valley at dawn
And the morning paper flies
Dead man lying by the side of the road
With the daylight in his eyes
Dont let it bring you down
It´s only castles burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
And you will come around
Dont let it bring you down
It´s only castles burning
Find some one who`s turning
And you will come around
With the lorries rolling by
Blue moon's sinkin from the weight of the load
And the buildings scrape the sky
Cold wind nippin down the valley at dawn
And the morning paper flies
Dead man lying by the side of the road
With the daylight in his eyes
Don´t let it bring you down,
It´s only castles burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
Blind man running through the light of the night
With an answer in his hands
Come on down to the river of sight
And you can really understand
Red lights flashing through the window in the rain
Can you hear the sirens moan
White cain lying in the gutter in the lane
And you're walking home alone
Don't let it bring you down
It´s only castles burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
Dont let it bring you down
It´s only castles burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
Old man lying by the side of the road
With the lorries rolling by
Blue moon's sinkin from the weight of the load
And the buildings scrape the sky
Cold wind nippin down the valley at dawn
And the morning paper flies
Dead man lying by the side of the road
With the daylight in his eyes
Dont let it bring you down
It´s only castles burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
And you will come around
Dont let it bring you down
It´s only castles burning
Find some one who`s turning
And you will come around
Don't Let It Bring You Down
Annie Lennox delivers a powerful anthem of resilience on 'Don't Let It Bring You Down,' the lead single from her 1985 album Medusa. Recorded during the height of her solo career, the track blends new wave and pop sensibilities with Lennox's distinctive vocal delivery, establishing her as a formidable force in the genre. The song's enduring appeal lies in its message of overcoming adversity, which has cemented its status as a staple in her discography and a defining moment in 1980s music. It remains a testament to her ability to craft emotionally resonant recordings that transcend their era.