Thread: How about sharing some of your favourite songs?

To get the ball rolling, here is my first offering:

Sweet Surrender
Lost and alone on some forgotten highway,
Travelled by many remembered by few,
Looking for something that I can believe in,
Looking for something that I’d like to do with my life.

There’s nothing behind me and nothing that ties me
To something that might have been true yesterday.
Tomorrow is open and right now it seems to be more
Than enough to just be there today

And I don’t know what the future is holding in store;
I don’t know where I’m going, I’m not sure where I’ve been.
There’s a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me;
My life is worth the living, I don’t need to see the end

Sweet, sweet surrender;
Live, live without care;
Like a fish in the water;
Like a bird in the air.

John Denver

John Denver - Japan 81 - Sweet Surrender - YouTube

Reflect/Refract

All the lights are burning bright
But our bodies taking flight
Shadows cast are evidence
There is a deeper world than this
Hearts like candles light the way
Turning darkness into day
Let us all this light absorb
Until at last we are no more
Yet I am just a prism
Ceaselessly refracting
All of the light you are exacting
Flesh dissolving in the light
Soaking us all in radiation
The pathogens take hold at once
And begin the transformation
Father of lights
Shine upon us here
Take the darkness from our hearts
Make it disappear
Reflect
Refract
Break me
Remake me
A mirror that reflects your glory
Break me
Remake me
A mirror that reflects you perfectly

Reflect/Refract- Becoming The Archetype - YouTube

Jack Savoretti - Chemical Courage lyrics

Tonight has been long
I've smoked every breath
Trying to feel so alive
Tempting death

I've smiled at the angels
But I fear where they live
I've taken too much
With nothing to give

[Chorus]
My chemical courage
Has come to an end
The night once my lover
Is no longer my friend

Well tonignt has gone wrong
Coz I said what I said
I've been left all alone
To lie in my bed

Thinking I'm just a fake
But nothing is real
And if I'm asking to be saved
I must learn how to kneel

[Chorus]
Now my chemical courage
Has come to an end
The night once my lover
Is no longer a friend
Playing tricks on my eyes
Shining light on my tears
Pray for a new day
To hide all my fears

The Stann Creek Valley Road
by Ricardo Garcia Ramirez

Daddy rode the thunder,
Daddy rode the wind,
Daddy drove the Stann Creek Freight
and I remember when.

I remember when the shiny rail
was all the road we had
though it was covered up and gone
while I was yet a lad.

From Middlesex to Commerce Bight
down through the orchards green,
the wealth of Stann Creek Valley rolled
to lands we'd never seen.

Seven Sisters were the bridges named
along that narrow track,
and I would give all that I have
if I could now go back.

But all of that is past and gone,
smooth highway's all we see,
The people on the busses never
think what used to be.

Too few of us recall that time,
Too few of us still care,
Too few of us remember when
the shiny rail was there.

Daddy rode the thunder,
Daddy rode the wind,
Daddy drove the Stann Creek Freight
and I remember when.


©2007 Ricardo Garcia Ramirez

Don't Stop Believin' / Journey


Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere

A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night.

Working hard to get my fill,
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice,
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people

Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlight people

Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people

VNV Nation / Standing

Eyes betray the soul and bear its thinking
Beyond words, they say so many things to me
A stranger here, reborn it seems
Awaking wonders deep in me
If nothing's ventured, nothing's gained
So I must seize the day

And fighting time, so hard I pray
That this moment lasts forever
And will the world stay standing still, at least for me
Through my eyes, stare into me
I bear my heart for all to see
With my face turned to the sun, there ever standing still

It wasn't you, it wasn't me, it wasn't anything
It was a day so long awaited and a chance to be as me
I let the wind run through my hands
Before I turned to walk away
In distant days, I long to sense it, all so clear

And fighting time, so hard I pray
That this moment lasts forever
And will the world stay standing still, at least for me
Through my eyes stare into me
I bear my heart for all to see
With my face turned to the sun, there ever standing still

And fighting time, so much I ask
I will this moment last forever
Though seasons change and things come to pass
Remain inside of me
And fighting time, so hard I pray
That this moment lasts forever
And will the world stay standing still, at least for me

I had no faith before that time in any vow or deed
Days followed days and years were meaningless
Despite the wisdom of defeat
I bore my heart for all to see, the wonders I'd seen
The wonders I'd seen

And fighting time, so hard I pray
That this moment lasts forever
And will the world stay standing still, at least for me
Through my eyes stare into me
I bear my heart for all to see
With my face turned to the sun, there ever standing still

And fighting time, so much I ask
I will this moment last forever
Though seasons change and things come to pass
Remain inside of me
And fighting time so hard I pray
That this moment lasts forever
And will the world stay standing still, at least for me

Thank you so much for all your beautiful contributions.

Here's another one of mine:

Try To Remember
Try to remember the kind of September
When life was slow and oh, so mellow.
Try to remember the kind of September
When grass was green and grain was yellow.
Try to remember the kind of September
When you were a tender and callow fellow.
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Then follow.

Try to remember when life was so tender
That no one wept except the willow.
Try to remember when life was so tender
That dreams were kept beside your pillow.
Try to remember when life was so tender
That love was an ember about to billow.
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Then follow.

Deep in December, it's nice to remember,
Although you know the snow will follow.
Deep in December, it's nice to remember,
Without a hurt the heart is hollow.
Deep in December, it's nice to remember,
The fire of September that made us mellow.
Deep in December, our hearts should remember
And follow.

"Try To Remember" - (Nana Mouskouri) - YouTube

Leaves From the Vine - from Avatar: The Last Airbender cartoon

Leaves from the vine
Falling so slow
Like tiny fragile shells
Drifting in the foam
Little soldier boy
Come marching home
Brave soldier boy
Comes marching home

The Tale Of Iroh - Leaves From The Vine - YouTube

I found a picture of your smiling face,
Bringing old memories that I had locked away.
The burden of anger from a heart filled with pain
Was finally lifted and I smile at you again.

If time is a healer,
Then all hearts that break
Are put back together again,
‘Cos love heals the wound it makes.

I spoke such harsh words before goodbye.
Well, I wanted to hurt you for the tears you made
You made me cry.
All my hopes and dreams, they started vanishing and
Those tender hurt feelings became a dangerous thing.

All of those years we spent together,
They’re now part of my life forever.
I hold the joy with the pain
And the truth is: I miss you, my friend.

Well time is a healer...

Eva Cassidy

Eva Cassidy - Time Is A Healer - YouTube

People should smile more
Im not saying theres nothing to cry for but you've got
Everything laid out for you
Just close your eyes, take a deep breath and start another war

Keep buying, keep moving, this city, is sitting,
next to me, well laid out, it's gona come, one thing is certain

I can't change the world
Cos tryin' to make a difference makes things worst
It's just an observation I can't ignore
That people should smile more

People should smile more
But the lights are so bright that they blind you, just one more
Meaningless scientific break through
The more we know, the less we care whilst damaged on the way

Keep moving, keep buying, this city, is sitting
Next to me, well laid out, it's gona come, one thing is certain

I can't change the world
Cos tryin' to make a difference makes things worst
It's just an observation I can't ignore
That people should smile more


Doo doo ba doo da doo dee dee do x4

I can't change the world
Cos tryin' to make a difference makes things worst
It's just an observation I can't ignore
That people should smile more

I can't change the world
Cos tryin' to make a difference makes things worst
It's just an observation I can't ignore
That people should smile more

Do not try to change the world.
You will fail.
Try to love the world.
And lo, the world is changed,
Changed forever.

Sri Chinmoy

If we try to change our world
Without first changing ourselves, we are sure to fail.
But when we come to terms with its true purpose
And perceive it in a new light, we learn to love it and
For us, quite magically, the world changes forever.

As our inner eyes open, we begin to recognise
The good in all people and situations.
Our heart and soul then fills with compassion and love
For those who, trapped in the darkness of
Their ignorance and greed, still insist on creating suffering,
Maybe for millions, and therefore negative Karma for themselves.
We no longer sit in judgement over anyone
And that helps us to create ever more positive Karma
For ourselves and our world.

Aquarius

I wish I knew how
It would feel to be free.
I wish I could break
All the chains holding me.
I wish I could say
All the things that I should say,
Say 'em loud say 'em clear,
For the whole round world to hear.

I wish I could share
All the love that's in my heart,
Remove all the bars
That keep us apart.
I wish you could know
What it means to be me,
Then you'd see and agree
That every man should be free.

I wish I could give
All I'm longin' to give.
I wish I could live
Like I'm longin' to live.
I wish I could do
All the things that I can do.
And though I'm way over-due,
I'd be starting anew.

Well I wish I could be
Like a bird in the sky.
How sweet it would be
If I found I could fly.
Oh I'd’ soar to the Sun
And look down at the sea.
Then I'd sing cos I know – yea,
Then I'd sing cos I know – yea,
Then I'd sing cos I know
I'd know how it feels.
Oh I know how it feels to be free.
Yea Yea!
Oh, I know how it feels
Yes I’ know,
Oh, I’ know,
How it feels,
How it feels,
To be free!

Nina Simone

Nina Simone - I wish I knew how - YouTube

The Breaker's Commission - For Today


Life
Love
Forgiveness
Acceptance
Stripping demons right off my back
Trying to leech life off me
Get off of me, you'll feel my Father's fury, oppressor
One day you'll feel the full blast of His vengeance, Beelzebub
But for now I'll love, 'cause I got strength
He blew courage in my backbone
Now I'll stand straight and militant
Lining up in Jehovah's battalion
Knowing you can't challenge Him, so we march forward
Swift as eagles, set like talons
Ready to grip souls from your grasp, slick snake in the grass
My Lord seize you, and vengeance is His
But for now I retaliate
Propelled by a Holy mandate to heal
Because I know how bad it hurts
Full of madness at first
But now gladness burst out the seams of our being
'Cause we overflow with the oil of joy
The ointment of anointed
Mending any torn soul, healing any broken bone
He is here
He was there
He is peace
He is faithful

For Today- The Breakers Commission - YouTube

The Mayor of Simpleton by XTC

Never been near a university,
Never took a paper or a learned degree,
And some of your friends think that's stupid of me,
But it's nothing that I care about.

Well I don't know how to tell the weight of the sun,
And of mathematics well I want none,
And I may be the Mayor of Simpleton,
But I know one thing,
And that's I love you.
When their logic grows cold and all thinking gets done,
You'll be warm in the arms of the Mayor of Simpleton.

I can't have been there when brains were handed round
(please be upstanding for the Mayor of Simpleton),
Or get past the cover of your books profound,
(please be upstanding for the Mayor of Simpleton),
And some of your friends thinks it's really unsound,
That you're ever seen talking to me.

Well I don't know how to write a big hit song,
And all crossword puzzles well I just shun,
And I may be the Mayor of Simpleton,
But I know one thing,
And that's I love you.

I'm not proud of the fact that I never learned much,
Just feel I should say,
what you get is all real,
I can't put on an act,
It takes brains to do that anyway. (And anyway...)

And I can't unravel riddles, problems and puns,
How the home computer has me on the run,
And I may be the Mayor of Simpleton,
But I know one thing,
And that's I love you (I love you).

If depth of feeling is a currency,
(please be upstanding for the Mayor of Simpleton),
Then I'm the man who grew the money tree,
(no Chain of Office and no hope of getting one).
Some of your friends are too brainy to see,
That they're paupers and that's how they'll stay.

Well I don't know how many pounds make up a ton,
Of all the Nobel prizes that I've never won,
And I may be the Mayor of Simpleton,
But I know one thing,
And that's I love you.

When all logic grows cold and all thinking gets done,
You'll be warm in the arms of the Mayor of Simpleton.
You'll be warm in the arms of the Mayor of Simpleton.
You'll be warm in the arms of the Mayor.
(Please be upstanding for the Mayor of Simpleton.)

My soul longs for You my soul longs for you
Nothin' else will do nothin' else will do
[ Lyrics from: Misty Edwards - My Soul Longs For You Lyrics ]
My soul longs for You my soul longs for you
Nothin' else will do nothin' else will do...

I believe You will come like the rain...

You'll come like the rain

So let it rain let it rain let it rain let it rain...
Hallelujah Halleljujah You'll make all things new