MUSIC
"One song can stir a thousand memories"-anonyomous
Music is one of the many ways people remember different times in their live. From simple things like a photograph, to graduations, breakups, and loss of loved ones people relive past times through songs.
Music is one of the many ways people remember different times in their live. From simple things like a photograph, to graduations, breakups, and loss of loved ones people relive past times through songs.
You'll Be In My Heart - Phil Collins
This song is a reminder of someone in life that is always there for you whether it is a best friend, parent, sibling, or just an important figure in your life. No matter what the circumstances are, this one person will always have you in their mind or heart, wanting your best interests.
When destiny calls you
You must be strong
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Even though you may be separated by a barrier such as separation or death, the person's spirit remains with you. Although they cannot be with you physically they will always be with you emotionally since such an intimate and powerful bond can never be broken.
When destiny calls you
You must be strong
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Even though you may be separated by a barrier such as separation or death, the person's spirit remains with you. Although they cannot be with you physically they will always be with you emotionally since such an intimate and powerful bond can never be broken.
Memory - Barbra Streisand
"Has the moon lost her memory, She is smiling alone" a long forlorn night where the sun just doesn't seem like it will ever rise and memories keep reminding you of an emotional past? It is hard to be happy because the past always seems better than it actually was. People find it hard to live in the moment therefore keep bringing the past up to ponder upon. Although one tries to move on and create a new beginning, it is easier said than done with such emotional memories in your mind.
Empty Chairs and Empty Tables- Jackub Wocial
Written during the French Revolution, this song is in the famous broadway show Les Miserables. In this song, Marius is the only one out of his friends to live through the war. He is addressing the audience and is pleading when he sings, "My friends, don't ask me what your sacrifice was for," he doesn't understand why he was "chosen" to live while the people he is surrounded by every day were murdered in battle. With America fighting overseas we always have to remember to solider's every day because they are sacrificing their lives for our country so we can have a better life in America.
Need You Now- Lady Antebellum
This song is the first single of the new hit group "Lady Antebellum". This song can be related to almost everyone going through a breakup or anyone who has experienced a breakup. Lady Antebellum sings of the needy feeling that one experiences after being with someone so long that it is hard to imagine a life without them. The memory of that person is "scattered all around" ones mind and it is hard to forget about them and move on. In the end though, time keeps going and no matter what there is a point where the memories become engraved in your mind and you must move on.
"Picture perfect memories, scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time"
"Picture perfect memories, scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time"
Memories - Within Temptation
This song is about holding on and letting go. Memories are often our stairway in to the past. By holding on to them, we try bringing the past back as a way of consoling ourselves and the pain within. However, at times it pains more to bring these memories back than to move on.
Together In All These Memories
I See Your Smile
All The Memories I Hold Dear
Darling You Know I Love You Till The End Of Time
Sometimes, memories of times spent together with your loved ones who are no longer with you haunt your present bringing back feelings of grief and sorrow.
Together In All These Memories
I See Your Smile
All The Memories I Hold Dear
Darling You Know I Love You Till The End Of Time
Sometimes, memories of times spent together with your loved ones who are no longer with you haunt your present bringing back feelings of grief and sorrow.
Graduation Song by Vitamin C
This song is usually associated with high school graduation. Seniors in high school are leaving the friends they always have been with behind reminiscing on the times in high school; hanging out, laughing, playing sports, and going out. This song peers into the future explaining how even when "our lives change" we can always look back onto the memories of high school, our friends, and other relationships. As people we often want to think that time is inevitable and we will never leave the places we are comfortable in, but at some point everything ends and becomes a memory.
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) by Green Day
This Green Day song was written because of a rough breakup when the lead singer of this group was trying to get over the girl. He sings that, "I hope you had the time of your life" he wants to cherish the past and hopes that she does as well, but at the same time he wants to move on, leaving all the times they had together as just a memory. This song can be related to not only breakups but also other points in everyone's life. "So take the photographs and still-frames in your mind" refers to pictures preserving memories. Even when a fun, great time is over you can always look back on the pictures and remember a happy time.
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
After experiencing the death of his 5 year old son, Eric Clapton went through a phase of deep grieving and no performing. This loss brought him immense and indescribable pain, so immense that he could not even focus on his performances. Getting back up on stage was a great challenge, and after finally gaining confidence, the mood of all of his songs. His songs became more somber and softer reflecting the sorrow inside his heart.
This song is Eric Clapton's dedication to his son. After the death of a loved one, one wonders why they were taken away and when they will be reunited with them again or if they will.
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
One must overcome the loss of a loved one in order to move on with life. Although this is not a simple task, it must be done because one cannot reside in the past memories when the future holds so much more opportunity. The future always holds new possibilities of creating brighter memories.
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This song is Eric Clapton's dedication to his son. After the death of a loved one, one wonders why they were taken away and when they will be reunited with them again or if they will.
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
One must overcome the loss of a loved one in order to move on with life. Although this is not a simple task, it must be done because one cannot reside in the past memories when the future holds so much more opportunity. The future always holds new possibilities of creating brighter memories.
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The Beatles- In My Life
In My Life is written by John Lennon. This song basically sums up John looking back at all the things in his life that he can remember that have changed. In everyone;s life memories change, alter and change our perspective on life. This song focus's on love and loses, mistakes and triumphs, missing old friends and family, and reflecting on previous times in your life. It shows that although time has past the memories often come back and are portrayed again through different landmarks, people, and places. "And these memories lose their meaning" demonstrates that when memories blur together it shows which ones stand out and which ones were important to remember.
One Year, Six Months -Yellowcard
This is a song about a breakup and the singer is remembering the relationship he had with the girl that it ended with. When people fall in love they never forget the memories they had with that person because they are so strong, so powerful to them. The singer is singing about "I know I cannot forget" meaning that no matter how hard he tries he will never forget the amazing memories and times he shared with the girl that he used to be with. This song also demonstrates how memories of people persists.
Sugarcult- Memory
This song is about a relationship, as most songs are about remembering the past. This song reminds me of a previous relationship that they guy doesn't want to let go of. When you love someone it is almost impossible to forget them when they leave (death or relationship) . Sugarcult, the band is singing about how the memories will always be ingrained in their mind, the good and the bad ones.
Making A Memory- Plain White T's
This song is about making memories in a relationship. The couples are fighting and the boy is trying to apologize saying that we shouldn't be alone, but together "making memories".
Finger Eleven- I'll Keep Your Memory Vague
This song is about a friendship between two people that happened to fall apart over time. Finger Eleven sings that it was great while it lasted but the times come to distance themselves because their relationship didn't work out. However because they were such good friends the memory of their friendship and the great times they have had together will stay with them throughout their life.
Never Forget You- Lupe FIasco
This song talks about going back to a part of your life when you had complete control over your life, a familiar place. Sometimes reminiscing upon past events is all you need to keep going and move on.
Moments of the past, came here to find you
Not to relive them, just to remind you
These past memories help you persevere from bad times to the good times and making the best of every moment in your life. This is very important in order to stay determined throughout your course in life. You have to take the good with the bad and create a brighter future for yourself.
Moments of the past, came here to find you
Not to relive them, just to remind you
These past memories help you persevere from bad times to the good times and making the best of every moment in your life. This is very important in order to stay determined throughout your course in life. You have to take the good with the bad and create a brighter future for yourself.
