is it just me??????

[AK4]

do you remember the songs that meant sooooo much to you...

And now you listen to them and you can now answer the questions you once had?

imma keep this post as short as possible

In Jesus,

Anthony

[Imabeliever]

I do remember a time when I was young, when I thought that music got me through a tough time!  (Forgive me lord, for I now know that the single set of footprints was you carrying me through them hard times!!!) I do so enjoy music though!

[joyful1]

Anothy--
give me an example of a song and the questions you had...
Joyce

[Dave in Tenn]

I was listening to Simon and Garfunkle's old concert at Central Park on DVD just the other day and had the 'subtitles' on for the lyrics.  I can't remember which song it was now (more than one, actually), but I did have a sense that it made more sense now spiritually than when I was young and dumber.

Now you can quit laughing at me for liking Simon and Garfunkle.   

[AK4]

HI Joyce,

Patti Labbell and Micheal McDonalds---On My Own

I think this song came out in 1987-88. i was only about 10.  I only heard and saw the video once, but this song i never forgot.

Well grew up never knowing my father.  I only remember seeing him 3 times.  once beating on my mother and 2 times going back to jail.

Well, the whole song has different lines that used to raise questions, but here's one line---"Why did it end this way, (on my own), this wasn't how it was supposed to be"

I used to always wonder about that line, why did end this way.  To me I would apply that part--why did it have to be like this?  and then that next part I would think things should've and was supposed to be different.

but now i know everything that happens is part of Gods' Plan and everthing that happened had to "be/end this way"

This also reminds when i first started searching for the Truth, I used to be a strong believer of you can control your destiny and things didn't just 'happen for a reason'.  I remember pondering on that for long time, but could never come up with a way to control my destiny.  Then after reading Rays papers on the Myth of Freewill I found out why i couldn't and WHAT an eye opener!!!

I'm so glad that God is in control.

In Jesus,

Anthony

[joyful1]

Now you can quit laughing at me for liking Simon and Garfunkle.   

Why would I laugh at a fellow musical expert? S & G my favs!!
Joyce

[joyful1]

ahh! that is soo sad Anthony!
You know....a song from the early '70's actually comes to mind to me when I think about your story...its not an exact match, but Gilbert O'Sullivan had such a knack for bringing in the feelings that you describe...
you should listen to it on youtube....
here are the lyrics....
it echoes the way you seem to have thought about God at that point in your life, and knowing now what you do, you could answer the question at the end; "what do we do?"

"Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
In a little while from now
If I'm not feeling any less sour
I promise myself to treat myself
And visit a nearby tower
And climbing to the top will throw myself off
In an effort to make it clear to whoever
What it's like when you're shattered
Left standing in the lurch at a church
Where people saying: "My God, that's tough"
"She stood him up"
"No point in us remaining"
"We may as well go home"
As I did on my own
Alone again, naturally

To think that only yesterday
I was cheerful, bright and gay
Looking forward to who wouldn't do
The role I was about to play?
But as if to knock me down
Reality came around
And without so much as a mere touch
Cut me into little pieces
Leaving me to doubt
Talk about God in His mercy
Who if He really does exist
Why did He desert me?
In my hour of need
I truly am indeed
Alone again, naturally

It seems to me that there are more hearts
Broken in the world that can't be mended
Left unattended
What do we do? What do we do?

<instrumental interlude>

Alone again, naturally

Looking back over the years
And whatever else that appears
I remember I cried when my father died
Never wishing to hide the tears
And at sixty-five years old
My mother, God rest her soul
Couldn't understand why the only man
She had ever loved had been taken
Leaving her to start with a heart so badly broken
Despite encouragement from me
No words were ever spoken
And when she passed away
I cried and cried all day
Alone again, naturally
Alone again, naturally

[joyful1]

Wow....I didn't know all that had happened to you, Roger.
What do the lyrics say to you? I listened to the video, she has a beautifully clear voice.
Joyce

[joyful1]

Wow...that is so beautiful, Roger...
thanks for sharing!
Joyce

[OBrenda]

I love Enya!   Haven't seen you post in awhile Rodger hope all has been well.  Your sharing has been very touching, and told in such a poetic way! Now you have me wondering about that young Girl also?

Dave & Joyce My first album was "Bookends" by S&G.    IMO...The Sound of Silence, Walked off to Look for America...are brilliant works of poetry!

Anthony I can relate to connecting to music, and as time and experience happen they can capture a moment in our lives, but not include our current growth in understanding.  I hope you don't mind me sharing some of my Favorites:

I always feel such a prayerful awarness when I listen to these songs...
Josh Groban (notice the word Everyone)
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ls7ila3srzI&feature=related
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=M_cTASWYqYM&feature=related


Christian Music - Petra
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHLzgFMTvVY&feature=related
If you don't care for Rock music you may not care for this one
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=k54i00BSIdo&feature=related

[gmik]

This thread was very moving! Thanks all for sharing.  Rodger I would have never thought you to be an Enya fan!

Right now that song by ??  about .  Dang.

I am just amazed at the way a song can "bring" me right back to a certain moment in time!

I think all teachers should just teach by song- seems like we remember them forever!

I do love that song that someone on this forum introduced us to about Angels and all the while showing pictures from the Hubble Space Craft!!  I get goose bumps everytime I hear it!!!

[ez2u]

When I first became a Christian the small fellowship in the early 70's  sang all the time.  It was beautiful  our songs were many scripture verses that has never left me.  Its funny but it was like a feeding of our souls and we just grew stronger in the Lord.  peggy

[Samarnon]

When I was young and a member of our Christian youth fellowship in our church, we're always learning new songs and one of my favorite was "My First Love" though at that time i don't give much attention to the wordings or lyrics as long as there is a "love" word i thought that's just fine with me, you know teenagers - love songs.
Here goes the lyrics:

"My First Love"

The world will sing their love song
of love so sad and blue;
My love is Christ, who gave His life
My first love is real love so true.

Cho.
My first love, my sweet love,
my true love is Jesus
no other love can take my heart from Him.
My saviour, my healer,
my lover is Jesus
Oh I love my first love who saved me from sin.

My love has never cheated,
He's true and true can be;
My love is Christ who gave His life
My first love forever the same.
(Repeat Chorus)

As I became older, fall into the world BIG TIME, though I have not totally forgotten that song, it hardly came to my mind and sang it.
Another song that has been my lifeline even when I was so much in the world was the song "1 Peter 5:7". I said this was and still is my lifeline to Jesus because everytime I was troubled, has problems that seems so heavy that many times I thought of suicide, I will repeat this song over and over ("1 Peter 5:7" I cast all my cares upon You, I lay all of my burdens, down at your feet, and many times I don't know what to do, I will cast all my cares upon You) till I will calm down and it will made me sleep and when I woke up I will feel lighthearted and sure do feel God's presence in my life. Tho the problems will not disappear, but my head will be clearer and God will see me through the storm.
When God dragged me to Him, letting me know His truth through BT, boy what a revelation (My First Love) that song is to me. I've returned back to my first love.

Joy

[Falconn003]

OBrenda

Very glad to share this experiance.

I am doing most fine, getting ready for my Wife's new school year.

Have many little hobby progects to do around our new home.

Focusing in Study of God's word, watching our youngest grow before my eyes, researching old music, looking up old movies(dvd), fishing, reading Ray's article's, Family. a niece and a nephew are both expecting.

Many things to do with the time we are all blessed with.

I frequent this Forum as i am lead too.


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gmik

My music is very grand.

Seems the ole' classic way of expressing oneself through words of songs is a dying trend. Expression and comunication are the keys of LIfe.


If someone has express your feeling in a song or poem so be it and let it speak for your heart and mind.



thank you peggy and Joy for sharing.


Peace
Rodger