I Want To Live

One of his most powerful vocal performances and statements about his view on humanity.

Man, John was taken away too young. What a great song, and lyrics.

Man, John was taken away too young. What a great song, and lyrics.

There are children raised in sorrow On a scorched and barren plain There are children raised beneath a golden sun There are children of the water Children of the sand And they cry out through the universe Their voices raised as one This must be one of my favorite songs by John Denver. In this song, he shares such profound views on humanity as a whole, all while singing a beautifully written song. John tells that there is so much in life to see, so much to be thankful for, and so much to do. Have you gazed out on the ocean Seen the breaching of a whale? Have you watched the dolphins frolic in the foam? Have you heard the song the humpback hears five hundred miles away Telling tales of ancient history of passages and home? Personally, I wish I was fortunate enough to experience all of these things that John so eloquently describes. To those feeling sorrow about their lives, they should know that there is so much more, so many more things in nature that are breathtaking. Since Denver grew up in the country, he has seen many wonders great and small, which encourage him to keep on living. I, too, want to “live, I want to grow, I want to see, I want to know. I want to share what I can give, I want to be, I want to live.” Hopefully, one day soon, I'll be able to experience the full gift of life, too. For now, however, at least I have this beautiful song that shows what I have to look forward to in my future.