Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Inspiring Song Lyrics


Hey everyone!  I'm in need of some inspiration, so I decided to go through some song lyrics that have always spoken to me.  Here I'll share a few lines that mean something to me. Music has always been an inspiration for me, so maybe these lines will say something to you as well.

"I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl . . ." 
-"Scar Tissue" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

"Taste the memories running from my eyes."
-"Under a Glass Moon" by Dream Theater

"Face each day with both eyes open wide/And try to give, don't keep it all inside."
-"The Answer Lies Within" by Dream Theater

"If we could, say that forever/Is more than just a word."
-"Everything Changes" by Staind

"And you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking/Racing around to come up behind you again/The sun is the same in a relative way, but you're older/Shorter of breath and one day closer to death."
-"Time" by Pink Floyd

There's a mixture of positive and negative feeling in these words, but they all make me think.

Now, I wanted to share an excerpt from a song that means a lot to me to go with the lines I selected above.  Unfortunately, I couldn't decide on an individual part of the song to share, because all of it speaks to me.  This was the first song to play at my wedding reception, and I loved it before that.


                             "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica

So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters

Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters

Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters

Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know

So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters

Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know

Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters

Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters

Never cared for what they say
Never cared for games they play
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
And I know

So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
No nothing else matters

Thanks for allowing me to share these inspiring lyrics with you.

Which words, whether they come from a poem, a song, or a book, inspire you most?

5 comments:

  1. Those are some inspiring lyrics. I find that when I'm looking for inspiration, I turn to songs too. I usually make a playlist for each book I write to get me in the right mood to write. :) I also find inspiration from TV or movies.

    Cool song for your wedding!

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  2. I too love music that has great lyrics - great lyrics are a must for me in general, though I will let a few instrumental songs slide here and there. :)

    These are all great lyrics!

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  3. Anything from Dream Theater (and Rush) speak to me. Their lyrics are just as carefully crafted as the music.

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  4. Lyrics, music the best go to for inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Red Hot Chili Peppers always has some amazing lyrics!

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