What Are The Most Moving Song Lyrics You Ever Heard?

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   PhoenixVposted 11 years ago

   What Are The Most Moving Song Lyrics You Ever Heard?
   
   What Are The Most Moving Song Lyrics You Ever Heard? Who sang them? Who wrote or performed them? What band did they play for? Why did those lyrics move you and what were they?

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   melbelleposted 11 years ago

   I like the following lyrics because it makes me realize sometimes when life is so hard and heartbreaking, that there is light at the end of the dark tunnel of life.
   
   By Rascal Flatts:  Bless the Broken Road
   
   I set out on a narrow way, many years ago
   Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
   But I got lost a time or two
   Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
   I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
   
   Every long lost dream led me to where you are
   Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
   Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
   This much I know is true
   
   That God blessed the broken road
   That led me straight to you
   Yes He did
   
   I think about the years I spent, just passing through
   I'd like to have the time I lost, and give it back to you
   But you just smile and take my hand
   You've been there, you understand
   It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
   
   Every long lost dream led me to where you are
   Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
   Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
   This much I know is true
   
   That God blessed the broken road
   That led me straight to you

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   BizVT34posted 11 years ago

   Dylan's - Forever Young
   
   "May your hands always be busy
   May your feet always be swift
   May you have a strong foundation
   When the winds of changes shift
   May your heart always be joyful
   And may your song always be sung
   May you stay forever young
   Forever young, forever young
   May you stay forever young."
   
   It meant one thing in 1974 and something equally comforting now, nearly 40 years later.

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   connorjposted 11 years ago

   
   
   For me, it would have to be Loreena McKennitt's song titled Dante's Prayer. The lyrics are the property of Loreena McKennitt and are only printed here to answer this question.
   
   "When the dark wood fell before me
   And all the paths were overgrown
   When the priests of pride say there is no other way
   I tilled the sorrows of stone
   
   I did not believe because I could not see
   Though you came to me in the night
   When the dawn seemed forever lost
   You showed me your love in the light of the stars
   
   Cast your eyes on the ocean
   Cast your soul to the sea
   When the dark night seems endless
   Please remember me
   
   Then the mountain rose before me
   By the deep well of desire
   From the fountain of forgiveness
   Beyond the ice and fire
   
   Cast your eyes on the ocean
   Cast your soul to the sea
   When the dark night seems endless
   Please remember me
   
   Though we share this humble path, alone
   How fragile is the heart
   Oh give these clay feet wings to fly
   To touch the face of the stars
   
   Breathe life into this feeble heart
   Lift this mortal veil of fear
   Take these crumbled hopes, etched with tears
   We'll rise above these earthly cares
   
   Cast your eyes on the ocean
   Cast your soul to the sea
   When the dark night seems endless
   Please remember me
   Please remember me"

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   loyerd6posted 11 years ago

   This song gets me every time. The first time I heard it, I was driving and had to pull over when I heard the last verse because I was crying! I was planning my wedding and was having trouble finding a Father/Daughter dance song. As soon as I heard this song, I KNEW this was the perfect song! At my wedding I cried at the 3rd verse. My Dad is hard of hearing and couldn't hear the lyrics. I found a book with the lyrics and gave it to him for Father's Day.
   
   "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle
   
   There's two things I know for sure
   She was sent here from heaven
   And she's daddy's little girl
   As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
   She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
   And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
   Oh but most of all
   
   For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
   Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
   Walk beside the pony daddy it's my first ride
   I know the cake looks funny daddy but I sure tried
   
   Oh with all that I've done wrong
   I must have done something right
   To deserve a hug every mornin'
   And butterfly kisses at night
   
   Sweet 16 today
   She's lookin' like her mama a little more every day
   One part woman the other part girl
   To perfume and make up from ribbons and curls
   Trying her wings out in a great big world
   But I remember
   
   Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
   Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
   You know how much I love you daddy
   But if you don't mind
   I'm only gonna kiss you on the check this time
   
   Oh with all that I've done wrong
   I must have done something right
   To deserve her love every mornin'
   And butterfly kisses at night
   
   All the precious time
   Like the wind the years go by
   Precious butterfly
   Spread your wings and fly
   
   She'll change her name today
   She'll make a promise and I'll give her aways
   Standing in the bride room just staring at her
   She asked me what I'm thinkin'
   And I said I'm not sure
   I just feel like I'm loosin' my baby girl
   And she leaned over
   
   Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
   Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
   Walk me down the isle daddy
   It's just about time
   Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
   Daddy's don't cry
   
   Oh with all that I've done wrong
   I must have done something right
   To deserve her love every mornin'
   And butterfly kisses
   
   I couldn't ask God for more than this is what love is
   I know I've got to let her go but I'll always remember
   Every hug in the mornin' and butterfly kisses

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