Day 532 - Day 167
“I will be the answer, at the end of the line. I will be there for you while you take the time…”
Answer: Sarah Mclachlan, Afterglow
This is a wonderful ballad by Sarah that really speaks to several different kinds of loving relationships. It’s really about the love and support from one to another… it’s really the basis of any relationship (in ideal worlds)… to be friends first before anything ever develops. That way when things to get deeper, the basis is one of friendship that will last- not something that can come and go superficially (money, cars, status, looks, etc.)
I have had wonderful people who were great to be with when things were going great in your life. As soon as life took a turn for the worse (which happens to us all), they disappeared. And conversely, I have had the friends who stick by my side and listen- who patiently wait for me to get through difficulties and support me indirectly.
I think society tells us that to be a great support, one has to literally be there for someone- taking them out for a friendly coffee chat or a nice lunch… to write a kind letter… but sometimes what people need is just to know someone’s there indirectly. I am that kind of person and I cherish those people who have been there for me and have understood that distant support is completely wonderful!
I loved Sarah’s live version of this song in her last tour- it always seemed special that she and her husband were singing this. Though others were singing, it always struck me as quit a bonding experience. And now I am so sad that they split. But I’m anxious to see the tour in August!!!
*** Artist Notes ***
Getting the picture before the back light vanishes is harder than it looks!
Lyrics:
I will be the answer
At the end of the line
I will be there for you
While you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty
I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance
If you can't look down
If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me to a
Place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight
If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all burned out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind
Day 532 - Day 167
“I will be the answer, at the end of the line. I will be there for you while you take the time…”
Answer: Sarah Mclachlan, Afterglow
This is a wonderful ballad by Sarah that really speaks to several different kinds of loving relationships. It’s really about the love and support from one to another… it’s really the basis of any relationship (in ideal worlds)… to be friends first before anything ever develops. That way when things to get deeper, the basis is one of friendship that will last- not something that can come and go superficially (money, cars, status, looks, etc.)
I have had wonderful people who were great to be with when things were going great in your life. As soon as life took a turn for the worse (which happens to us all), they disappeared. And conversely, I have had the friends who stick by my side and listen- who patiently wait for me to get through difficulties and support me indirectly.
I think society tells us that to be a great support, one has to literally be there for someone- taking them out for a friendly coffee chat or a nice lunch… to write a kind letter… but sometimes what people need is just to know someone’s there indirectly. I am that kind of person and I cherish those people who have been there for me and have understood that distant support is completely wonderful!
I loved Sarah’s live version of this song in her last tour- it always seemed special that she and her husband were singing this. Though others were singing, it always struck me as quit a bonding experience. And now I am so sad that they split. But I’m anxious to see the tour in August!!!
*** Artist Notes ***
Getting the picture before the back light vanishes is harder than it looks!
Lyrics:
I will be the answer
At the end of the line
I will be there for you
While you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty
I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance
If you can't look down
If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me to a
Place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight
If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all burned out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind