Silvery Rain
Olivia Newton-John · Other Songs - Olivia Newton-John
Showing wings they borrowed from a rainbow
And a blackbird on high sang a praise to the sky
While a light aeroplane sprayed the fields with a silvery rain
Furry backed bees with a tireless drone
Never moan, they're happy to be working
And a grasshopper green could be heard but not seen
While a light aeroplane sprayed the fields with a silvery rain
Chorus:
Fly away, Peter, fly away, Paul, before there's nothing left to fly at all
Take to the sky, higher than high, before the silvery rain begins to fall
Nothing moves now but the swaying ripe corn
Not a dawn is greeted with a bird's song
There's a feather or two from a bird that once flew
Before a light aeroplane sprayed the fields with a silvery rain
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(Instrumental break)
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Silvery Rain
Olivia Newton-John's "Silvery Rain" stands as a poignant example of her late-career pop balladry, characterized by her signature clear vocals and emotive delivery. Released in the late 1990s, the track reflects her continued ability to craft intimate, narrative-driven songs that explore themes of longing and reflection. While not part of her most commercially dominant era, the recording showcases her enduring vocal prowess and commitment to musical storytelling. The song fits within the broader landscape of her discography, which includes iconic hits from the 1970s and 80s, as well as later works that maintained her distinct style. It serves as a testament to her longevity in the music industry, offering listeners a glimpse into her artistic evolution during the final decades of her career.