Lay down
Lay down verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.
Pop
Pop verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.
Both terms in one sentence
- Melanie: Another folk-pop songstress, she had a hit in 1970 with "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," featuring the Edwin Hawkins singers, and topped the charts on her own in 1971 with "Brand New Key." She hasn't hit the top 30 since, but had four other hits in the Top 40.
Source: Two-Hit Wonder
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