Today, those who are inspiring words that should have been mine aren't philosophers or theologians in the traditional sense. These deep thinkers are singer/songwriters. Bands like Pearl Jam, Muse and Snow Patrol are writing words that should have been mine. You will often find their words in my Facebook status. Here are just a few:
If we live our life in fear
I'll wait a thousand years
Just to see you smile againQuell your prayers for love and peace
You'll wake the thought police
We can hide the truth inside -Muse "Resistance"
Practiced are my sins,
Never gonna let me win,
Under everything, just another human being,Yeh, I don’t wanna hurt, there’s so much in this world
To make me bleed. -Pearl Jam "Just Breathe"
Solomon says there is nothing new under the sun. I couldn't agree more, but I also find comfort in this idea. Not only are these lyrics recycled from a day long ago, but I am not alone in feeling this way. Many before me have suffered in love and just as many have written about how it hurts. I would guess that you have or are feeling the same way. I would be interested in what sayings, lyrics or quotes should have been your words. Please share.
The lights go out all around me
ReplyDeleteOne last candle to keep out the night
And then the darkness surrounds me
I know i'm alive but i feel like i've died
And all that's left is to accept that it's over
My dreams ran like sand through the fists that i made
I try to keep warm but i just grow colder
I feel like i'm slipping away
After all this has passed, i still will remain
After i've cried my last, there'll be beauty from pain
Though it won't be today,
Someday i'll hope again
And there'll be beauty from pain
You will bring beauty from my pain
--Superchick "Beauty From Pain"
The list of lyrics could go on and on. I too love that idea that there is nothing new under the sun. It's less lonely to think that someone has been where we are. I think it gives hope that even in the places that we sit-- its never the end.
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