Day 16/30

Day 16/30 - a song that makes you cry (or nearly)

piece of cake, seriously. there are a number of songs that makes me cry, but this one takes the win, because it never fails - every single time I hear the song, I break down in tears.

Holes in the Floor of Heaven - Steve Wariner

now, if you've been around here for a while, you know that I am an atheist, and therefore do not believe there are places called heaven and hell. but for this song, it doesn't matter what I believe in, because the lyrics just have a sense of power over me and I find myself relating to every aspect of the music. 

the song is the story of a man who remembers losing his grandmother, and then his loving wife. he believes that when it rains, it means that those people are looking over him and watching him live his life.

the song has even more emotional value to me now that I'm married. the third verse goes "my little girl is 23, I walk her down the aisle. it's a shame her mom can't be here now, to see her lovely smile." and low and behold, I was 23 years old when I got married, and my mom WASN'T there to see me smile. it's one of those soulful songs that just makes you think of those who have passed on and wonder what really happens when you die... at least that's what it does for me. 

anyway, if you'd like to listen to it (I wouldn't recommend doing so at work), here's a YouTube video of the song, and you can find the lyrics right here. 

30 Day Challenge

Day 01/30

Day 01/30 - your favorite song

I'm going to have to pick my most recent favorite song, because I honestly don't have a favorite song EVER. I enjoy so many different types of music and have loved so many songs that I can't possibly pick one all time favorite. but I'm absolutely thrilled to share my most recent favorite... I've been wanting to blog about it anyway, so now's the perfect time!

If I Die Young- The Band Perry
[read the lyrics here]

this song is so, so, so beautiful. it's a morbid concept to sing about, I suppose, but the lyrics are beautiful and the harmony and tone of Kimberly Perry's voice is just perfect. the band actually consists of three Perry siblings (Kimberly, Reid, and Neil), and together, they each bring something different to the band that just WORKS.

 [image courtesy of The Band Perry website]

I can't explain how this song makes me feel. it just makes me feel... content. like it's perfectly okay to speak about death and how you'd want to go out when it's your time to go. now, I don't believe in higher spirits or religion or God... given that fact, you'd think it would be difficult for me to relate to some of the lyrics, but it's not. I can understand the want and need to become something wonderful when you die, and the longing to make an impression on the world to ensure that you're remembered.

 [image courtesy of The Band Perry website]

anyway, so that's my favorite song as of late, and I watch the video on YouTube at least three times a day, and I even walk around the house singing it. if you'd like to see the video, play the video below! enjoy!




if you'd like to see the rest of the 30 Day Challenge, click here!