one day I am going to bloom
patient and proud
with fish in my mouth
and eyes in my wings

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As the music at the banquet
As the wine before the meal
As the firelight in the night
So are you to me

As the ruby in the setting
As the fruit upon the tree
As the wind blows over the plains
So are you to me

As the wind blows over the plains
So are you to me
So are you to me

--Eastmountainsouth "So Are You to Me"

I collect depressing songs. It's a hobby. And I'm looking for more. But I'm also curious - do you know any songs where the lyrics *really* get to you? A specific point in the song where your heart just breaks for the speaker? If so, I want to know what song, and what lyrics ( Read more... )

"Life grows, hollow and so vain."

"If you need a friend, I'm sailing right behind."

"Now there's no looking forward. Now there's no turning back."

"Well at least I know there'll be no nuclear annihilation in my lifetime."

"Flying away on a wing and a prayer."

Cause I'm bored. Every so often I'll post a line or two and y'all get to identify the song. No prize other than kudos. Extra points if you can get it without using Google.

First one:

"The seagulls started lifting like an angry banshee choir."

And now I'm getting all teary-eyed at work:

( And the Band Played 'Waltzing Matilda' )