by Coldplay
*click on the title above to see the video
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 on your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down on your face
And I...
Tears stream down on your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down on your face
And I...
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
I heard this song by Coldplay, watching a youtube video posted on facebook by Selina. It literally moved me to tears. There is just something so ethereal about this song...the words, the feelings it captures...and the soft, haunting voice of Chris Martin.
This song and lyrics, remind me of dark times and times of struggle. To me it's about those 'messy bits' which I talked about in my last post, on the way to reaching for better things. It's about the fact that you may encounter hurt, both physically and emotionally, but you still forge ahead.
And what I love about this song is that it means different things to different people. Regardless of what your hurt and/or struggle is, you can still relate. But best of all, what I love about this song is that it is also about triumph, and that if we can catch just a glimpse of light...of hope, that we can go on. With courage, we can choose to follow that light to guide us through the dark to a better place, until the full dawn of light and hope can bring us to the full realisation of our hopes and dreams.
So if you've stumbled and you're hurting, I truly hope that lights will guide you home and heal your hurt and/or your struggles.
9 comments:
Love those lyrics Kerry. It's amazing how music can say so much.
Hey Kerry,
I loved the You Tube clip, so inspiring.
But it wasn't until I took the time to watch the You Tube link you posted here, and took the time to read the lyrics that tears streamed down my face... too much of that is me right now... feels good to release it. Great post.xx
This summer was a tough time for me but I finally found the light. Thanks for posting this.
Yes Liz...music really does reach you in a way that words alone don't always.
Hey Selina...sounds like you're going through some struggles yourself. Was wondering why you were so quiet. If you are (struggling), I hope you find some light soon. XOX
Hey Dawn...sometimes when you're in a good place, you don't notice those who are doing it tough. There are obviously more people than I though, that are out there in blogland, and who are going through tough times. I'm glad you've found the light! Sometimes I wish I knew how to heal the hurt, but I think that sharing how you feel can often help relieve the burden.
Keep on keeping on...I believe there's a rainbow on the other side if we keep faith and keep following the light. XOX
My light is starting get a little brighter, its still not shining bright, but I can see it and its guiding me now....thanks Kerry xoxox
You don't know how happy that makes me to hear that Nicole. It's been some time coming. Hopefully, the light will only get brighter for you. XOX
Oh you wouldn't believe how many times I've listened to this song and cried my heart out over the last 3 months! If you like this song you will love the entire album. It is so deep and meaningful....makes me wonder what experiences the songwriters have been through to be able to create these songs.
My tears are drying up and Im smiling a lot more now :) Hope you are well. XXXXXXX
Hey Dianna
Good to hear from you! Sorry to hear about the past 3 months, but glad to hear you're smiling alot more now. XOX
Thanks for the heads up on the album. I was tossing up whether to buy the entire album or not. But on your recommendation I will have to go out and buy it now. I haven't stopped listening to that song since I posted...lol...
Trust me....you will love the album! It's a gem. XX
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