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Lyrics To Help

  • 19-08-2010 7:26am
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,964 ✭✭✭


    For me music helps with the healing process. That includes having some songs on repeat for days!
    Some songs I can listen to them and they make me cry thinking of the person I loved. Other times the same song will make me smile while thinking of them.

    Songs don't have to be sad ones, even some happy songs can make us sad as they were the favourite song of the person you lost or reminds you of a special time/place with them.

    These are a few songs that have helped me grieve at various times. If anyone wants to post up lyrics that have helped them grieve or even lyrics that have helped emerge from the sadness and be happy(if that's the right word to use) again.


    Josh Groban-To Where You Are
    Who can say for certain maybe you're still here
    I feel you all around me your memory so clear

    Deep in the stillness I can hear you speak
    You're still an inspiration, can it be that you are my forever love
    And you are watching over me from up above

    Fly me up to where you are beyond the distant star
    I wish upon tonight to see you smile
    If only for awhile to know you're there
    A breath aways not far to where you are

    Are you gently sleeping here inside my dream
    And isn't faith believing all power can't be seen

    As my heart holds you just one beat away
    I cherish all you gave me everyday
    'Cause you are my forever love
    Watching me from up above
    And I believe that angels breathe
    And that love will live on and never leave

    Fly me up to where you are beyond the distant star
    I wish upon tonight to see you smile
    If only for awhile to know you're there
    A breath aways not far to where you are

    I know you're there
    A breath aways not far
    To where you are

    Rascal Flatts-Here Comes Goodbye
    I can hear the truck tires coming up the gravel road
    And its not like her to drive that slow, nothings on the radio
    Footsteps on the front porch, I hear my doorbell
    She usually comes right in, now I can tell

    Here comes goodbye, here comes the last time
    Here comes the start of every sleepless night
    The first of every tear I'm gonna cry
    Here comes the pain,
    Here comes me wishing things had never changed
    That she was right here in my arms tonight,
    But here comes goodbye

    I can hear her say I love you like it was yesterday
    And I can see it written on her face that she had never felt this way
    One day I thought I'd see her with her daddy by her side
    And violins would play here comes the bride

    But here comes goodbye, here comes the last time
    Here comes the start of every sleepless night
    The first of every tear I'm gonna cry
    Here comes the pain,
    Here comes me wishing things had never changed
    That she was right here in my arms tonight,
    But here comes goodbye

    Why does it have to go from good to gone?
    Before the lights turn on, yeah and you're left alone
    Oh, all alone, but here comes goodbye

    Oh-oh-oh-oh

    Here comes goodbye, here comes the last time
    Here comes the start of every sleepless night
    The first of every tear I'm gonna cry
    Here comes the pain, Here comes me wishing things had never changed
    That she was right here in my arms tonight,
    But here comes goodbye

    Elisa-One Step Away
    One step away from all I want and I know it's all here

    Afraid to move, afraid to choose, afraid of my own fear

    Of times when I may not be strong
    Places where I may not belong

    But I hold on to this feeling
    That stands above all feelings
    Tellin' me not to let go

    And I live on this feeling, the greatest of all feelings
    Telling me not to grow cold

    Please help me get through
    And let me in you


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 30,731 ✭✭✭✭princess-lala


    After John died I played Kate Nash's Foundations over and over! It was one of his favourite songs, I used to hate it but it reminded me of him :D


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    The Scientist by Coldplay. My cousin's college friends sang it as his funeral. The line "Nobody said it was easy, No-one ever said it would be this hard"- made me break down for about a year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,964 ✭✭✭ToniTuddle


    This song from a band called Lifehouse is dedicated to all the young people who die on our roads every year.
    I know that every county in Ireland has car crashes but Donegal is pretty bad for them. Where I am from we are guaranteed to have one young person if not more end up in a serious crash every year. Quite a few local lads have died or else been seriously....seriously injured. :(

    From Where You Are

    So far away from where you are
    These miles have torn us worlds apart
    And I miss you, yeah I miss you

    So far away from where you are
    I'm standing underneath the stars
    And I wish you were here

    I miss the years that were erased
    I miss the way the sunshine would light up your face
    I miss all the little things
    I never thought that they'd mean everything to me
    Yeah I miss you
    And I wish you were here

    I feel the beating of your heart
    I see the shadows of your face
    Just know that wherever you are
    Yeah I miss you
    And I wish you were here

    I miss the years that were erased
    I miss the way the sunshine would light up your face
    I miss all the little things
    I never thought that they'd mean everything to me
    Yeah I miss you
    And I wish you were here

    So far away from where you are
    These miles have torn us worlds apart
    And I miss you, yeah I miss you
    And I wish you were here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Great idea!

    There's a song on Christina Aguilera's new album about the death of a loved one. The lyrcis are upbeat and the song itself is high tempo but extremely touching. Check it out:

    Let me know what you think, certainly helps me through the bad days w2ith its positive message

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhK9XghVw8g

    Little Dreamer Lyrics

    Look at the stars, I will take one down for you
    No matter what the distance, I’ll see it through
    I’ll fill you in between the sun and moon
    ‘Til the end I’ll be waiting

    And whenever in night, the lights go down
    I know that you’ll go on to shine somehow
    And even if you’re miles above the clouds
    ‘Til the end I’ll be waiting

    Now I lay you down to sleep
    I pray we’ll meet inside my dreams

    So long, my little dreamer, I’ll miss your face
    We’ll always stay connected through time and space
    The journey that we shared but now have to leave
    Will live inside of us for eternity, yeah

    Little dreamer,
    little dreamer,
    little dreamer,
    little dreamer
    Lalala

    Look through the dark, there’s a compass in the sky
    If ever you’re lonely and question why
    Remember that I’m always by your side
    ‘Til the end I’ll be waiting

    And even though we sleep like years apart
    The galaxy away is not so far
    Because we know the future is our dark
    ‘Til the end I’ll be waiting

    Now I lay me down to sleep
    I pray we’ll meet inside my dreams
    If I should go before I wake
    I pray our souls will join again

    http://www.elyricsworld.com/little_dreamer_lyrics_christina_aguilera.html
    So long, my little dreamer, I’ll miss your face
    We’ll always stay connected through time and space
    And everything we hoped that could never be
    Will live inside of us for eternity

    So come on my little dreamer, I’ll miss your face
    We’ll always stay connected through time and space
    The journey that we shared but now have to leave
    Will live inside of us for eternity

    Destiny will be a part of you, babe (will be)
    I'll feel you in the atmosphere (I'll feel you)
    And nothing will be left to fear (nothing left to fear)

    Little dreamer, little dreamer (Ooh, said)
    Little dreamer, little dreamer (Ooh oh)
    Little dreamer, little dreamer (Ooh, ooh)
    Little dreamer, little dreamer (Ooh, ooh)

    So long, my little dreamer, I will miss your face
    We'll always stay connected through time and space (little dreamer)
    And everything we hoped that could never be (so mamma)
    Will live inside of us for eternity, yeah (I'll see you there)

    So long, my little dreamer, I will miss your face (always, always)
    We'll always stay connected through time and space (ooh oh)
    The journey that we shared but now have to leave (ooh)
    Will live inside of us for eternity, yeah (oh ah)

    I will be with you till the end
    Mmm, always be waiting 'till the end


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,688 ✭✭✭kerash


    On the way home from the burial Blackbird came on the radio and it was very fitting and somewhat uplifiting on that sad day.


    Blackbird singing in the dead of night
    Take these broken wings and learn to fly
    All your life
    You were only waiting for this moment to arise
    Blackbird singing in the dead of night
    Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
    All your life
    You were only waiting for this moment to be free
    Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
    Into the light of the dark black night
    Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
    Into the light of the dark black night
    Blackbird singing in the dead of night
    Take these broken wings and learn to fly
    All your life
    You were only waiting for this moment to arise
    You were only waiting for this moment to arise
    You were only waiting for this moment to arise


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,424 ✭✭✭Storminateacup


    After my mum died, I listened to "Have you ever seen the rain?" all the time. It was on repeat over and over and over. The lyrics didn't "fit" or don't fit the "death theme", but i will say it did help me.

    Have you ever seen the rain?
    Someone told me long ago, there's a calm before the storm.
    I know, and it's been comin' for some time.
    When it's over, so they say, it'll rain a sunny day.
    I know, shinin' down like water.

    I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
    I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
    comin' down on a sunny day?

    Yesterday, and days before, sun is cold and rain is hard.
    I know, been that way for all my time.
    'Til forever on it goes through the circle fast and slow,
    I know, and it can't stop, I wonder.

    I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
    I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
    comin' down on a sunny day?


    After the death of my newborn daughter, I listened to a song by Sophie B. Hawkins.

    As I lay me down to sleep.


    It felt like spring time
    On this February morning
    In the courtyard
    Birds were singing your praise
    I'm still recalling things you said
    To make me feel alright
    I carried them with me today
    Now

    As I lay me down to sleep
    This I pray
    That you will hold me dear
    Though I'm far away
    I'll whisper your name
    Into the sky
    And I will wake up happy


    I wonder why I feel so high
    Though I am not above the sorrow
    Heavy hearted
    Till you call my name
    And it sounds like church bells
    Or the whistle of a train
    On a summer evening
    I'll run to meet you
    Barefoot barely breathing

    As I lay me down to sleep
    This I pray
    That you will hold me dear
    Though I'm far away
    I'll whisper your name
    Into the sky
    And I will wake up happy

    It's not too near for me
    Like a flower I need the rain
    Though it's not clear to me
    Every season has its change
    And I will see you
    When the sun comes out again

    As I lay me down to sleep
    This I pray
    That you will hold me dear
    Though I'm far away
    I'll whisper your name
    Into the sky
    And I will wake up happy.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDqMd5F0kpk&ob=av2e


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭Revolution9


    Tears in Heaven, by Eric Clapton. The song is about his 4 year old son who died after falling out the window of Clapton's high rise apartment.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AscPOozwYA8 (live version)

    Would you know my name
    If I saw you in heaven
    Will it be the same
    If I saw you in heaven
    I must be strong, and carry on
    Cause I know I don't belong
    Here in heaven

    Would you hold my hand
    If I saw you in heaven
    Would you help me stand
    If I saw you in heaven
    I'll find my way, through night and day
    Cause I know I just can't stay
    Here in heaven

    Time can bring you down
    Time can bend your knee
    Time can break your heart
    Have you begging please
    Begging please

    (instrumental)

    Beyond the door
    There's peace I'm sure.
    And I know there'll be no more...
    Tears in heaven

    Would you know my name
    If I saw you in heaven
    Will it be the same
    If I saw you in heaven
    I must be strong, and carry on
    Cause I know I don't belong
    Here in heaven

    Cause I know I don't belong
    Here in heaven


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,964 ✭✭✭ToniTuddle


    That Eric Clapton one is a beautiful song haven't heard it in a long time.

    The majority of Eva Cassidy's songs helped me through many a time. They mix the sadness together with the happy memories in a really beautiful way.


    Autumn Leaves
    The falling leaves drift by my window
    The falling leaves of red and gold
    I see your lips, the summer kisses
    The sunburned hands I used to hold

    Since you went away the days grow long
    And soon I'll hear old winter's song
    But I miss you most of all, my darling
    When autumn leaves start to fall

    (Instrumental)

    Since you went away the days grow long
    And soon I'll hear old winter's song
    But I miss you most of all, my darling
    When autumn leaves start to fall

    I miss you most of all, my darling
    When autumn leaves start to fall


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 543 ✭✭✭Cerocco


    I find this song so comforting, it Beth Neilson Chapman - I find your love

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2GDG1sNHJE

    I'll catch your smile on someone's face
    Your whisper in the wind's embrace
    Through diamond stars and songs and dreams
    I find your love in everything

    The sun, the sky, the rolling sea
    All conspire to comfort me
    From sorrow's edge life's beauty seems
    To find your love in everything

    I've come to trust the hope it brings
    To find your love in everything
    Even as I fall apart,
    Even through my shattered heart

    I'll catch your smile on someone's face
    .....amazing grace


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭Neadine


    This isn't song lyrics, but a poem that was given to me a long time ago. A friend of mine died tragically when we were in our late teens and I was given a copy of this poem.
    It meant a lot at the time, and unfortunately there have been a few occasions since when I have passed it on to other people and family members.


    To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say,
    But first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.
    I'm writing this from Heaven, where I dwell with God above,
    Where there are no tears or sadness, there is just eternal Love.

    Please do not be unhappy, just because I'm out of sight,
    Remember that I'm with you, every morning, noon and night.
    That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through,
    God picked me up and hugged me, and said, ' I welcome you'.

    'It's good to have you back again.
    You were missed while you were gone.
    As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
    I need you here so badly as part of my big plan.
    There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man'.

    Then God gave me a list of things he wished for me to do.
    And foremost on that list of mine, is to watch and care for you.
    I will be beside you, every day of the week and year,
    And when you're sad I'm standing there, to wipe away the tear.

    And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight,
    God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
    When you think of my life on Earth, and all those loving years,
    Because you're only human, there's bound to be some tears.

    One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over,
    I am closer to you now than I ever was before.
    And to my many friends, trust God knows what is best.
    I am not far away from you, I'm just beyond the crest.

    There are rocky roads ahead for you and many hills to climb,
    Together we can do it, taking one day at a time.
    It was my philosophy and please I'd like for you,
    To give unto the world, so the world will give to you.

    If you can help someone who's in sorrow or in pain,
    Then you can say to God at night, my day was not in vain.
    And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile,
    Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

    When you're walking down the street and I am on your mind,
    I'm walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind.
    And when you feel a gentle breeze of wind upon your face,
    That's me giving you a great big hug, or just a s oft embrace.

    When it's time for you to go from that body to be free,
    Remember you are not going, you are coming home to me.
    I will always love you, from that place way up above,
    I will be in touch again soon.
    P.S. God sends his love.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭itac


    The day I came home from England for my Gran's funeral involved 9 hours of travelling, and several intense hours of grieving with my family, who I'd not seen for several months. When I finally got back to my parents house, I went up to my room, and just sat crying in the dark, looking over Sligo bay to the lights of Sligo town. After a few minutes, I turned on the radio, and this came on....at the time, I mis-heard the lyrics as "when you lose someone you can't replace"....

    Fix You-Coldplay

    When you try your best but you don't succeed
    When you get what you want but not what you need
    When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
    Stuck in reverse

    And the tears come streaming down your face
    When you lose something you can't replace
    When you love someone but it goes to waste
    Could it be worse?

    Lights will guide you home
    And ignite your bones
    And I will try to fix you

    And high up above or down below
    When you're too in love to let it go
    But if you never try you'll never know
    Just what you're worth

    Lights will guide you home
    And ignite your bones
    And I will try to fix you

    Tears stream down your face
    When you lose something you cannot replace
    Tears stream down your face

    Lights will guide you home
    And ignite your bones
    And I will try to fix you
    (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skUJ-B6oVDQ&ob=av3e)

    And the chorus of this song, (Do You Realise...-The Flaming Lips) was in my head throughout the following few days, and has popped into my head when I miss her most.

    Do you realize
    That you have the most beautiful face?

    Do you realize
    We're floating in space?

    Do you realize
    That happiness makes you cry?

    Do you realize
    That everyone you know someday will die?

    And instead of saying all of your goodbyes
    Let them know you realize that life goes fast
    It's hard to make the good things last
    You realize the sun doesn't go down
    It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

    (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zYOKFjpm9s)


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    Two poems that mean a lot to my family and I:

    Do not stand at my grave and weep;
    I am not there. I do not sleep.
    I am a thousand winds that blow.
    I am the diamond glints on snow.
    I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
    I am the gentle autumn rain.
    When you awaken in the morning's hush
    I am the swift uplifting rush
    Of quiet birds in circled flight.
    I am the soft stars that shine at night.
    Do not stand at my grave and cry;
    I am not there. I did not die.

    And

    When I must leave you
    For a little while,
    Please do not grieve
    And shed wild tears
    And hug your sorrow to you
    Through the years,
    But start out bravely
    With a smile.

    And for my sake
    And in my name,
    Live on and do
    All the things the same.

    Feed not your loneliness
    On empty days,
    But fill each waking hour
    In useful ways.

    Reach out your hand in comfort
    And in cheer,
    And I, in turn, will comfort you
    And hold you near.
    And never, never
    Be afraid to die,
    For I am waiting for you
    In the sky.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭Ginja Ninja


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48mGfJUmSBo&ob=av3n

    The Fray- How to save a life
    Step one you say we need to talk
    He walks you say sit down it's just a talk
    He smiles politely back at you
    You stare politely right on through
    Some sort of window to your right
    As he goes left and you stay right
    Between the lines of fear and blame
    You begin to wonder why you came

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life

    Let him know that you know best
    Cause after all you do know best
    Try to slip past his defense
    Without granting innocence
    Lay down a list of what is wrong
    The things you've told him all along
    And pray to God he hears you
    And pray to God he hears you

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life

    As he begins to raise his voice
    You lower yours and grant him one last choice
    Drive until you lose the road
    Or break with the ones you've followed
    He will do one of two things
    He will admit to everything
    Or he'll say he's just not the same
    And you'll begin to wonder why you came

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life
    How to save a life
    How to save a life

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life
    How to save a life

    always brings a tear to my eye


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭Block (8


    I'm surprised no one mentioned "crying your heart out" by oasis.

    3 years on since the sudden passing on of my mother it still helps me feel that bit better when I listened to this.

    Hold up... hold on... don't be scared
    You'll never change what's been and gone
    May your smile (may your smile) shine on (shine on)
    Don't be scared (don't be scared)
    Your destiny may keep you warm

    'Cause all of the stars have faded away
    Just try not to worry, you'll see them someday
    Take what you need and be on your way
    And stop crying your heart out

    Get up (get up) come on (come on)
    Why you scared? (I'm not scared...)
    You'll never change what's been and gone

    'Cause all of the stars have faded away
    Just try not to worry, you'll see them someday
    Take what you need and be on your way
    And stop crying your heart out

    'Cause all of the stars have faded away
    Just try not to worry, you'll see them someday
    Just take what you need and be on your way
    And stop crying your heart out

    We're all of the stars
    We're fading away
    Just try not to worry, you'll see us someday
    Just take what you need and be on your way
    And stop crying your heart out

    Stop crying your heart out
    Stop crying your heart out
    Stop crying your heart out...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭Kaaatelyn


    You with the sad eyes
    don't be discouraged
    oh I realize
    it's hard to take courage
    in a world full of people
    you can lose sight of it all
    and the darkness inside you
    can make you fell so small

    But I see your true colors
    shining through
    I see your true colors
    and that's why I love you
    so don't be afraid to let them show
    your true colors
    true colors are beautiful
    like a rainbow

    Show me a smile then
    don't be unhappy, can't remember
    when I last saw you laughing
    if this world makes you crazy
    and you've taken all you can bear
    you call me up
    because you know I'll be there

    And I'll see your true colors
    shining through
    I see your true colors
    and that's why I love you
    so don't be afraid to let them show
    your true colors
    true colors are beautiful
    like a rainbow


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,964 ✭✭✭ToniTuddle


    Found this song it's such a beautiful song :(

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l28Ksllbn48

    I can fly
    But I want his wings
    I can shine even in the darkness
    But I crave the light that he brings
    Revel in the songs that he sings
    My angel Gabriel

    I can love
    But I need his heart
    I am strong even on my own
    But from him I never want to part
    He's been there since the very start
    My angel Gabriel
    My angel Gabriel

    Bless the day he came to be
    Angel's wings carried him to me
    Heavenly
    I can fly
    But I want his wings
    I can shine even in the darkness
    But I crave the light that he brings
    Revel in the songs that he sings
    My angel Gabriel
    My angel Gabriel
    My angel Gabriel


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    I tend to try to not listen to music when something bad happens because I don't like associating something I love with negativity, but one I would suggest is Frank Turners - Long Live The Queen for it's lyrical content!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIkFEEwMCNA&feature=related

    I was sipping on a Whiskey when I got the call
    Yeah my friend Lex was lying in the hospital
    She'd been pretty sick for about half a year
    But it seems liked this time the end was drawing near
    So dropped my plans and jumped the next London train
    I found her laid up and in a lot of pain
    Her eyes met mine and then I understood
    That her weather forecast wasn't looking too good
    So I sat and spun her stories for a little while
    Tried to raise her mood and tried to raise a smile
    But she silenced all my rambling with a shake of her head
    Drew me close and listen this is what she said now

    "You'll live to dance another day, it's just now you'll have to dance, for the two of us, so stop looking so damn depressed and sing with all your heart that the Queen is dead"

    Yeah she told me she was sick of all the hospital food
    And of doctors, distant relatives, draining her blood
    She said "I know I'm dying, but I'm not finished just yet, I am dying for a drink and for a cigarette"
    So we hatched a plan to book ourselves a cheap hotel
    In the centre of the City and to raise some Hell
    They waste to all the clubs and then when everyone else is long asleep
    We know we're good and done

    "You'll live to dance another day, it's just now you'll have to dance, for the two of us, so stop looking so damn depressed and sing with all your heart that the Queen is dead"
    And South London's not the same anymore
    The Queen is dead, and the last of the great has finally gone to bed

    Well I was working on some words when Sarah called me up
    She said that Lex had gone asleep and wasn't waking up
    And even though I knew that there was nothing to be done
    I felt bad for not being there and now, well, she was gone
    So I tried to think what Lex would want me to do
    At times like this when I was feeling blue
    So I gathered up some friends to spread the sad sad news
    And we headed to the City for a drink or two
    And we sang

    "We live to dance another day, it's just now we have to dance for one more of us, so stop looking so damn depressed, and sing with all our hearts, long live the Queen"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,964 ✭✭✭ToniTuddle


    Wasn't that song written for a friend of his who was dying/died....I think.
    Must listen to that again it's a lovely song.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 57 ✭✭bellx1


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48mGfJUmSBo&ob=av3n

    The Fray- How to save a life
    Step one you say we need to talk
    He walks you say sit down it's just a talk
    He smiles politely back at you
    You stare politely right on through
    Some sort of window to your right
    As he goes left and you stay right
    Between the lines of fear and blame
    You begin to wonder why you came

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life

    Let him know that you know best
    Cause after all you do know best
    Try to slip past his defense
    Without granting innocence
    Lay down a list of what is wrong
    The things you've told him all along
    And pray to God he hears you
    And pray to God he hears you

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life

    As he begins to raise his voice
    You lower yours and grant him one last choice
    Drive until you lose the road
    Or break with the ones you've followed
    He will do one of two things
    He will admit to everything
    Or he'll say he's just not the same
    And you'll begin to wonder why you came

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life
    How to save a life
    How to save a life

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life

    CHORUS:
    Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
    Somewhere along in the bitterness
    And I would have stayed up with you all night
    Had I known how to save a life
    How to save a life

    always brings a tear to my eye[/QUOTE]

    This song has me in tears everytime I hear it. My darling beautifull best friend of so many years took her own life not long ago, and this song just hits a nerve.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 879 ✭✭✭Kablamo!


    One of my Dad's favourite songs, and now it's one of mine. Makes me smile/cry in equal measure.

    Vera Lynn- We'll meet again

    We'll meet again
    Don't know where
    Don't know when
    But I know we'll meet again
    Some sunny day
    Keep smiling through
    Just like you always do
    'Till the blue skies
    Drive the dark clouds far away

    So, will you please say hello
    To the folks that I know
    Tell them I won't be long
    They'll be happy to know
    That as you saw me go
    I was singing this song

    We'll meet again
    Don't know where
    Don't know when
    But I know we'll meet again
    Some sunny day

    We'll meet again
    Don't know where
    Don't know when
    But I know we'll meet again
    Some sunny day
    Keep smiling through
    Just like you always do
    'Till the blue skies
    Drive the dark clouds far away

    So, will you please say hello
    To the folks that I know
    Tell them I won't be long
    They'll be happy to know
    That as you saw me go
    I was singing this song

    We'll meet again
    Don't know where
    Don't know when
    But I know we'll meet again
    Some sunny day...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭yaya*


    "There You'll Be"-Faith Hill

    When I think back
    On these times
    And the dreams
    We left behind
    I'll be glad 'cause
    I was blessed to get
    To have you in my life
    When I look back
    On these days
    I'll look and see your face
    You were right there for me

    [Chorus:]
    In my dreams
    I'll always see you soar
    Above the sky
    In my heart
    There will always be a place
    For you for all my life
    I'll keep a part
    Of you with me
    And everywhere I am
    There you'll be
    And everywhere I am
    There you'll be

    Well you showed me
    How it feels
    To feel the sky
    Within my reach
    And I always
    Will remember all
    The strength you
    Gave to me
    Your love made me
    Make it through
    Oh, I owe so much to you
    You were right there for me

    [Repeat chorus]

    'Cause I always saw in you
    My light, my strength
    And I want to thank you
    Now for all the ways
    You were right there for me
    You were right there for me
    For always

    [Chorus:]
    In my dreams
    I'll always see you soar
    Above the sky
    In my heart
    There will always be a place
    For you for all my life
    I'll keep a part
    Of you with me
    And everywhere I am
    There you'll be
    And everywhere I am
    There you'll be
    There you'll be


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭paperclip2


    Black Swan by Athlete

    I waded through the darkest fields you'd imagine
    Your pretty face sketched on the barrel of my gun
    And I know you'll be the first to welcome me
    When I climb into eternity
    Oh, oh

    The forest always kept us warm
    But it doesn't feel like home anymore
    And I know there's bigger mountains where you are
    And a better climate for my heart
    Oh, oh

    I've been racing the clock
    And I've run out of steam
    I am ready for my final symphony
    Oh my body is weak
    But my soul is still strong
    I am ready to rest in your arms

    Though many battles I have won
    I lost too many friends I could count on
    And I know they'll be the first to welcome me
    When I parachute into eternity
    Oh, oh

    I've been racing the clock
    And I've run out of steam
    I am ready for my final symphony


    Oh my body is weak
    But my soul is still strong
    I am ready to rest in your arms

    And the rain beat down on the rooftops
    But there was no sound
    There was no sound
    And all my friends and family carried me
    They carried me home
    Carried me home

    I've been racing the clock
    And I've run out of steam
    I am ready for my final symphony
    Oh my body is weak
    But my soul is still strong
    I am ready to rest in your arms
    I've been racing the clock
    And I've run out of steam
    I am ready for my final symphony
    Oh my body is weak
    But my soul is still strong
    I am ready to rest in your arms
    Oh, oh


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12 Katieoo


    If I Die Young - The Band Perry

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJqUN9TClM&feature=related

    If I die young, bury me in satin
    Lay me down on a, bed of roses
    Sink me in the river, at dawn
    Send me away with the words of a love song

    Uh oh, uh oh

    Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
    She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
    Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
    Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby

    The sharp knife of a short life, well
    I've had, just enough time

    If I die young, bury me in satin
    Lay me down on a, bed of roses
    Sink me in the river, at dawn
    Send me away with the words of a love song

    The sharp knife of a short life, well
    I've had, just enough time

    And I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdom
    I'm as green as the ring on my little, cold finger, I've
    Never known the lovin' of a man
    But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand, there's a
    Boy here in town says he'll, love my forever
    Who would have thought forever could be severed by
    The sharp knife of a short life, well
    I've had, just enough time

    So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
    What I never did is done

    A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell them for a dollar
    They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
    And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
    Funny when your dead how people start listenin'

    If I die young, bury me in satin
    Lay me down on a, bed of roses
    Sink me in the river, at dawn
    Send me away with the words of a love song

    Uh oh (uh, oh)
    The ballad of a dove (uh, oh)
    Go with peace and love
    Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket
    Save them for a time when your really gonna need them, oh

    The sharp knife of a short life, well
    I've had, just enough time

    So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,587 ✭✭✭hshortt


    This is an excellent song, gets the heartstrings. But also, the music and melody and the ending of the song are just great so I've included this youtube link, it's not the video for the track but you get to hear it.

    Peter Gabriel - I Grieve.



    It was only one hour ago
    It was all so different then
    There's nothing yet has really sunk in
    Looks like it always did
    This flesh and bone
    It's just the way that you would tied in
    Now there's no-one home

    I grieve for you
    You leave me
    'so hard to move on
    Still loving what's gone
    They say life carries on
    Carries on and on and on and on

    The news that truly shocks is the empty empty page
    While the final rattle rocks it's empty empty cage
    And i can't handle this

    I grieve for you
    You leave me
    Let it out and move on
    Missing what's gone
    They say life carries on
    They say life carries on and on and on

    Life carries on
    In the people i meet
    In everyone that's out on the street
    In all the dogs and cats
    In the flies and rats
    In the rot and the rust
    In the ashes and the dust
    Life carries on and on and on and on
    Life carries on and on and on

    It's just the car that we ride in
    A home we reside in
    The face that we hide in
    The way we are tied in
    And life carries on and on and on and on
    Life carries on and on and on

    Did I dream this belief?
    Or did i believe this dream?
    Now i can find relief
    I grieve


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,599 ✭✭✭sashafierce


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,245 ✭✭✭psycho-hope


    In the arms of the angels, still brings a tear to my eye when ever i hear it even tho its 2 yrs since my friend passed suddenly

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVbkz_3lO3c


    Spend all your time waiting for that second chance
    For the break that will make it OK
    There's always some reason to feel not good enough
    And it's hard at the end of the day
    I need some distraction or a beautiful release
    Memories seep from my veins
    Let me be empty and weightless and maybe
    I'll find some peace tonight

    In the arms of the Angel far away from here
    From this dark, cold hotel room, and the endlessness that you fear
    You are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie
    You're in the arms of the Angel; may you find some comfort here

    So tired of the straight line, and everywhere you turn
    There's vultures and thieves at your back
    The storm keeps on twisting, you keep on building the lies
    That you make up for all that you lack
    It don't make no difference, escaping one last time
    It's easier to believe
    In this sweet madness, oh this glorious sadness
    That brings me to my knees

    In the arms of the Angel far away from here
    From this dark, cold hotel room, and the endlessness that you fear
    You are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie
    In the arms of the Angel; may you find some comfort here

    You're in the arms of the Angel; may you find some comfort here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭Ginja Ninja


    This always makes me think they're in a better place:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,373 ✭✭✭Skuxx


    Absolutley love this.....just listen to the lyrics



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