this song is one of the greatest songs ever and contrary to what some people believe, It is definetely not about a couple or a person going away for a while or a trip or braking up (or any of that romantic stuff) I think it is far more profound, I believe it is about a person loosing a loved one and the faith that in the after life, loved ones are still with us in a way far stronger than anything else
I totally agree with you, at least that's the meaning it has for me. I had this song played at my sister's funeral with a montage of her photos. It makes me feel like she's waiting for me in heaven. It's been 2 years since she died of cancer and I still can't listen to it without breaking down and bawling. But it is probably the most beautiful song I've ever heard. I guess they're right, it is a love song, but a love song that shows that love has no boundaries, even death.
I totally agree with you, at least that's the meaning it has for me. I had this song played at my sister's funeral with a montage of her photos. It makes me feel like she's waiting for me in heaven. It's been 2 years since she died of cancer and I still can't listen to it without breaking down and bawling. But it is probably the most beautiful song I've ever heard. I guess they're right, it is a love song, but a love song that shows that love has no boundaries, even death.
I 'caught' the blues bug before I was a teenager and now I'm an old guy, it's still where I go whenever I need a lift.
I 'caught' the blues bug before I was a teenager and now I'm an old guy, it's still where I go whenever I need a lift.
Tracy Chapman's is so gifted and her amazing rendition of: 'gimme one reason to stay here' is one of my go to tracks.
Tracy Chapman's is so gifted and her amazing rendition of: 'gimme one reason to stay here' is one of my go to tracks.
I knew this song and never really got it.
I knew this song and never really got it.
In the last 18 months I've had two major surgeries and am now on a palliative Chemo line but I'm just about done.
In the last 18 months I've had two major surgeries and am now on a palliative Chemo line but I'm just about done.
Although she's well provided for, I'm so scared about how my wife of nearly fifty years will cope as we've...
Although she's well provided for, I'm so scared about how my wife of nearly fifty years will cope as we've only ever relied on each other and she's so unworldly and trusting.
I really get this beautiful song now.
I want to play it to her but know it will break her heart just like it's breaking mine now.
@depotestad I totally agree. I just lost a dear friend who was like a sister.... and this song definitely makes me think of her. A Kleenex is definitely needed while listening and thinking of your lost loved one!
@depotestad I totally agree. I just lost a dear friend who was like a sister.... and this song definitely makes me think of her. A Kleenex is definitely needed while listening and thinking of your lost loved one!
@depotestad it is an amazing song. I think its about a couple that is apart ( not saying you are wrong thats just how i feel) i just want to get your take on the lyrics like. " if you wait for me" and "if you miss me once in awhile" and "If you will be waiting" That make it sound like she is not 100% sure the person will be there when they can meet up again by that persons choice not by someone deciding for them if they go to heaven or hell If the song...
@depotestad it is an amazing song. I think its about a couple that is apart ( not saying you are wrong thats just how i feel) i just want to get your take on the lyrics like. " if you wait for me" and "if you miss me once in awhile" and "If you will be waiting" That make it sound like she is not 100% sure the person will be there when they can meet up again by that persons choice not by someone deciding for them if they go to heaven or hell If the song is about death what could she be meaning?
@depotestad I completely agree with this interpretation of the song. I lost a beloved dog of mine and this song just fits that longing I have to be reunited in whatever is next after this life. This song has a beauty of expressing a love in all its forms and the tenderness of a bond we have with loved ones. It stirs so much emotion with a simple language we can all hold in our own way. Love has its threads to those we give them too even if they aren’t with us anymore and there’s something beautiful about that....
@depotestad I completely agree with this interpretation of the song. I lost a beloved dog of mine and this song just fits that longing I have to be reunited in whatever is next after this life. This song has a beauty of expressing a love in all its forms and the tenderness of a bond we have with loved ones. It stirs so much emotion with a simple language we can all hold in our own way. Love has its threads to those we give them too even if they aren’t with us anymore and there’s something beautiful about that.
this song is one of the greatest songs ever and contrary to what some people believe, It is definetely not about a couple or a person going away for a while or a trip or braking up (or any of that romantic stuff) I think it is far more profound, I believe it is about a person loosing a loved one and the faith that in the after life, loved ones are still with us in a way far stronger than anything else
I totally agree with you, at least that's the meaning it has for me. I had this song played at my sister's funeral with a montage of her photos. It makes me feel like she's waiting for me in heaven. It's been 2 years since she died of cancer and I still can't listen to it without breaking down and bawling. But it is probably the most beautiful song I've ever heard. I guess they're right, it is a love song, but a love song that shows that love has no boundaries, even death.
I totally agree with you, at least that's the meaning it has for me. I had this song played at my sister's funeral with a montage of her photos. It makes me feel like she's waiting for me in heaven. It's been 2 years since she died of cancer and I still can't listen to it without breaking down and bawling. But it is probably the most beautiful song I've ever heard. I guess they're right, it is a love song, but a love song that shows that love has no boundaries, even death.
I 'caught' the blues bug before I was a teenager and now I'm an old guy, it's still where I go whenever I need a lift.
I 'caught' the blues bug before I was a teenager and now I'm an old guy, it's still where I go whenever I need a lift.
Tracy Chapman's is so gifted and her amazing rendition of: 'gimme one reason to stay here' is one of my go to tracks.
Tracy Chapman's is so gifted and her amazing rendition of: 'gimme one reason to stay here' is one of my go to tracks.
I knew this song and never really got it.
I knew this song and never really got it.
In the last 18 months I've had two major surgeries and am now on a palliative Chemo line but I'm just about done.
In the last 18 months I've had two major surgeries and am now on a palliative Chemo line but I'm just about done.
Although she's well provided for, I'm so scared about how my wife of nearly fifty years will cope as we've...
Although she's well provided for, I'm so scared about how my wife of nearly fifty years will cope as we've only ever relied on each other and she's so unworldly and trusting.
I really get this beautiful song now.
I want to play it to her but know it will break her heart just like it's breaking mine now.
@depotestad I totally agree. I just lost a dear friend who was like a sister.... and this song definitely makes me think of her. A Kleenex is definitely needed while listening and thinking of your lost loved one!
@depotestad I totally agree. I just lost a dear friend who was like a sister.... and this song definitely makes me think of her. A Kleenex is definitely needed while listening and thinking of your lost loved one!
@depotestad it is an amazing song. I think its about a couple that is apart ( not saying you are wrong thats just how i feel) i just want to get your take on the lyrics like. " if you wait for me" and "if you miss me once in awhile" and "If you will be waiting" That make it sound like she is not 100% sure the person will be there when they can meet up again by that persons choice not by someone deciding for them if they go to heaven or hell If the song...
@depotestad it is an amazing song. I think its about a couple that is apart ( not saying you are wrong thats just how i feel) i just want to get your take on the lyrics like. " if you wait for me" and "if you miss me once in awhile" and "If you will be waiting" That make it sound like she is not 100% sure the person will be there when they can meet up again by that persons choice not by someone deciding for them if they go to heaven or hell If the song is about death what could she be meaning?
@depotestad I totally agree about the profound love....im adopted and I always think of my bio mom when I hear this song
@depotestad I totally agree about the profound love....im adopted and I always think of my bio mom when I hear this song
@depotestad I agree
@depotestad I agree
@depotestad I completely agree with this interpretation of the song. I lost a beloved dog of mine and this song just fits that longing I have to be reunited in whatever is next after this life. This song has a beauty of expressing a love in all its forms and the tenderness of a bond we have with loved ones. It stirs so much emotion with a simple language we can all hold in our own way. Love has its threads to those we give them too even if they aren’t with us anymore and there’s something beautiful about that....
@depotestad I completely agree with this interpretation of the song. I lost a beloved dog of mine and this song just fits that longing I have to be reunited in whatever is next after this life. This song has a beauty of expressing a love in all its forms and the tenderness of a bond we have with loved ones. It stirs so much emotion with a simple language we can all hold in our own way. Love has its threads to those we give them too even if they aren’t with us anymore and there’s something beautiful about that.