Sarah McLachlan

Ben's Song

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On the hills of fire the darkest hour
I was dreaming of my true love's pyre
Who will bring a light to stoke the fire
Fear not for you're still breathing
On a winter's day
I saw the life blood drained away
A cold wind blows on a windless day
Hear the cry for new life the morning's flame
You were the brightest light that burned too soon in vain
Who will bring you back from where there's no return
Fear not for you're just dreaming
On a winter's day
I saw the life blood drained away
A cold wind blows on a windless day.

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kevin On May 08, 2001

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kevin

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2001-05-08 01:12:32

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by calysto

21y ago

Ben was a boy Sarah babysat as a teen. He died of cancer.

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by quincy1928 16y ago

He actually died of a brain tumor just after she went to Vancouver. Ben died a week before she came home for Christmas in Toronto back in 1987 or 1988 (But I might be wrong on that, I'll have to check)

by cc10

16y ago

Oh, now I understand... I figured it was about death or dying based on the lyrics and way it's sung but wasn't sure. It's a hauntingly beautiful song that I can't stop listening to!!

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by joy_710

24y ago

This song was written by Sarah about a little boy that she new who was dying, it is so passionate and full of meaning, i love it!

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by dmbfan14

24y ago

wow i always wondered what the meaning behind this song was..its beautiful. the meaning makes it even more so. you can hear the pain when hearing this song.

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