Meaningful Song Lyrics

[Eagle70]

Music means alot to me, as i think it does to alot of us on Lit. I wanted to start this thread to let everyone post song lyrics that mean something to them...that speak of a certain way they feel...or a certain moment in their life...well, here goes...

"Down in a Hole"-Alice in Chains
Bury Me Softly In This Womb
I Give This Part Of Me For You
Sand Rains Down And Here I Sit
Holding Rare Flowers
In A Tomb.....In Bloom

Down In A Hole And I Don't Know
If I Can Be Saved
See My Heart I Decorate It
Like A Grave
You Don't Understand Who They
Thought I Was Supposed To Be
Look At Me Now A Man
Who Won't Let Himself Be

Down In A Hole, Losin' My Soul
Down In A Hole, Losin' Control
I'd Like To Fly
But My Wings Have Been So Denied

Down In A Hole And They've Put All
The Stones In Their Place
I've Eaten The Sun So My Tongue
Has Been Burned Of The Taste
I Have Been Guilty
Of Kicking Myself In The Teeth
I Will Speak No More
Of My Feelings Beneath

Oh I Want To Be Inside Of You

Down In A Hole, Losin' My Soul
Down In A Hole, Feelin' So Small
Down In A Hole, Losin' My Soul
Down In A Hole, Out Of Control

I'd Like To Fly
But My Wings Have Been So Denied

 

[Eagle70]

"Self Esteem"- Offspring

I wrote her off for the tenth time today
And practiced all the things I would say
But she came over
I lost my nerve
I took her back and made her dessert
Now I know I'm being used
That's okay man cause I like the abuse
I know she's playing with me
That's okay cause I've got no self esteem
We make plans to go out at night
I wait till 2 then I turn out the light
All this rejection's got me so low
If she keeps it up I just might tell her so
When she's saying that she wants only me
Then I wonder why she sleeps with my friends
When she's saying that I'm like a disease
Then I wonder how much more I can spend
Well I guess I should stick up for myself
But I really think it's better this way
The more you suffer
The more it shows you really care Right?
Now I'll relate this a little bit
That happens more than I'd like to admit
Late at night she knocks on my door
Drunk again and looking to score
Now I know I should say no
But that's kind of hard when she's ready to go
I may be dumb
But I'm not a dweeb
I'm just a sucker with no self esteem

 

[nakedangelina]

One of my fav's

you owe me nothing in return

I'll give you countless amounts of outright acceptance if you want it
I will give you encouragement to choose the path that you want if you need it
you can speak of anger and doubts your fears and freak outs and I'll hold it
you can share your so-called shame-filled accounts of times in your life and I won't judge it
and there are no strings attached

you owe me nothing for giving the love that I give
you owe me nothing for caring the way that I have
I give you thanks for receiving it's my priviledge
and you owe me nothing in return

you can ask for space for yourself and only yourself and I'll grant
it
you can ask for freedom as well or time to travel and you'll have it
you can ask to live by yourself or love someone else and I'll understand it
and there are no strings attached

I bet you're wondering when the next payback show will eventually drop
I bet your wondering when my conditional police will force you to cough up
I bet your wondering how far you have now danced your way back into debt
this is the only kind of love as I understand that there really is

you can express your deepest of truths even if it means I'll lose you and I'll hear it
you can fall into the abyss on your way to your bliss I'll empathize with
you can even hit rock bottom have a midlife crisis and I'll hold it
and there are no strings attached

*Alanis Morissette*

 

[nasty]

Garth Brooks

THis ain't comin from no phrophet
Just an ordinary man
When I close my eyes I see
The way this world shall be
When we all walk hand in hand

When the last child cries for a crust of bread
When the last man dies for just words that he said
When there's shelter over the poorest head
WE Shall Be Free

When the last thing notice is the color of skin
And the 1st thing we look for is the beauty within
When the skies and the ocean are clean again
We Shall Be Free

Chorus

We Shall Be Free
We Shall Be Free
So have a little faith
And hold out
Cause WE Shall Be Free

When were free to love anyone we choose
When this world's big enough for all different views
When we're all free to worship from our own kind of views
We Shall be Free

Repeat

And when money talks for the very last time
And nobody walks a step behind
When there's only 1 race AND THAT'S MANKIND
Then We Shal Be Free

Repeat Chorus

P.S.-Now you got me choken up. Thanks.

 

[Ice Cold]

Ilike part of Dust in the wind...

"same old song... just a drop of water in and endless sea"

 

[amelia]

enjoy the silence~~depeche mode

Words like violence
Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand
Oh my little girl
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm

Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable

All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm

Enjoy the silence

 

[Eagle70]

"The Middle"- Jimmy Eat World

Hey, don't write yourself off yet.
It's only in your head you feel left out or
looked down on.
Just try your best, try everything you can.
And don't you worry what they tell themselves when you're away.
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle, it'll up the ride.
Everything will be just fine, everything will be alright.
Hey, you know they're all the same.
You know you're doing better on your own, so don't buy in.
Live right now.
Yeah, just be yourself.
It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else.
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything will be just fine, everything will be alright.
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything will be just fine, everything will be alright.
Hey, don't write yourself off yet.
It's only in your head you feel left out or
looked down on.
Just do your best, do everything you can.
And don't you worry what the bitter hearts are gonna say.
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything will be just fine, everything will be alright.
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything will be just fine, everything will be alright.

 

[SleepingWarrior]

God Only Knows- The Beach Boys

I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it

God only knows what I'd be without you

If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me

God only knows what I'd be without you

God only knows what I'd be without you

If you should ever leave me
Well life would still go on believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me

God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you

 

[amelia]

the policy of truth~~depeche mode

You had something to hide
Should have hidden it, shouldn't you
Now you're not satisfied
With what you're being put through
It's just time to pay the price
For not listening to advice
And deciding in your youth
On the policy of truth
Things could be so different now
It used to be so civilised
You will always wonder how
It could have been if you'd only lied
It's too late to change events
It's time to face the consequence
For delivering the proof
In the policy of truth

Never again
Is what you swore
The time before
Never again
Is what you swore
The time before

Now you're standing there tongue tied
You'd better learn your lesson well
Hide what you have to hide
And tell what you have to tell
You'll see your problems multiplied
If you continually decide
To faithfully pursue
The policy of truth

Never again...

 

[nasty]

Garth

We call them cool
Those hearts that have no scars to show
The ones that never do let go
And risk the table being turned

We call them fools
Who have to dance within the flame
Who chance the sorrow and the shame
That always comes with getting burned
But you got to be tough when consumed by desire
Cause its' not enough just to stand outside the fire

We call them strong
Those who can face this world alone
Who sem to get by on their own
Those who will ever take the fall

And we call them weak
Who are unable to resist
The slightest chance love might exist
And for that foresake it all

There so hell bend on giving
Walking a wire
Convinced its not living if you
Stand Outside The Fire

Chorus
Standing Outside The Fire
Standing Outsid The Fire
Life is not tried it's mirly,(sp?)survived
If You're Standing Outside The Fire


There's this love that is burning deep in my soul
Constanly yurning to get out of control
Wanting to glide higher & higher
I can't abide Standing Outside The Fire

Repeat Chorus(X2)

P.S.-Thanks. Now I have a complete optimistic rush.

 

[nasty]

So, Amelia. You're not a Depeche Mode fan, are ya?

 

[shyybabe]

SAID I LOVE YOU...BUT I LIED -- Michael Bolton

You are the candle, love's the flame
A fire that burns through wind and rain
Shine your light on this heart of mine
Till the end of time
You came to me like the dawn through the night
Just shinin' like the sun
Out of my dreams and into my life
You are the one, you are the one

Said I loved you but I lied
'Cause this is more than love I feel inside
Said I loved you but I was wrong
'Cause love could never ever feel so strong
Said I loved you but I lied

With all my soul I've tried in vain
How can mere words my heart explain
This taste of heaven so deep so true
I've found in you
So many reasons in so many ways
My life has just begun
Need you forever, I need you to stay
You are the one, you are the one

Said I loved you but I lied
'Cause this is more than love I feel inside
Said I loved you but I was wrong
'Cause love could never ever feel so strong
Said I loved you but I lied

You came to me like the dawn through the night
Just shinin' like the sun
Out of my dreams and into my life
You are the one, you are the one

Said I loved you
But this is more than love I feel inside
Said I loved you....But I lied

 

[amelia]

I am a rock~~simon and garfunkel

A winter's day
In a deep and dark
December;
I am alone,
Gazing from my window to the streets below
On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow.
I am a rock,
I am an island.

I've built walls,
A fortress deep and mighty,
That none may penetrate.
I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain.
It's laughter and it's loving I disdain.
I am a rock,
I am an island.

Don't talk of love,
But I've heard the words before;
It's sleeping in my memory.
I won't disturb the slumber of feelings that have died.
If I never loved I never would have cried.
I am a rock,
I am an island.

I have my books
And my poetry to protect me;
I am shielded in my armor,
Hiding in my room, safe within my womb.
I touch no one and no one touches me.
I am a rock,
I am an island.

And a rock feels no pain;
And an island never cries.

 

[nakedangelina]

SAID I LOVE YOU...BUT I LIED -- Michael Bolton


OMG, I love this one, I have not thought about it in a long time...

Thanks

 

[Eagle70]

Livin on a Prayer-Bon Jovi

Once upon a time
Not so long ago
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
He's down on his luck...it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day
Working for her man, she brings home her pay
For love - for love

She says: We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot

We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer

Tommy got his six string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used
To make it talk - so tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Tommy whispers: Baby it's okay, someday

We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot

We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer

We've got to hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got

We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer

 

[nasty]

Dedicated to all my friends at Lit. who've pulled me out of a rut

Garth

It's Your Song

Standing in the spotlight
On such a perfect night
Knowing that you're out their listening
I remember 1 time when I was so afraid
Didn't think I had the courage to stand up on this stage

Then you reached into my heart
And you found the melody
And if there ever was somebody
Who made me believe in me..it was you...it was you

Chorus
It was Your Song that made me sing
It was your voice that gave me wings
It was your light that shined
Guiding my heart to find
This place were I belong
It was Your Song

Every night I pry before the music starts to play
I'll do my best and I wont let you down
And for all the times I've stood her
THis feeling feels brand new
And whenever I doubt myself I think of you

Chorus

Dreams can come true
With God's great Angels like you

Repeat Chorus

P.S.-I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!

 

[Elizabeth]

I LOVE this song...been singing it all day. It might be crass but it's meaningful to me.

"Karate"

With karate I'll kick your ass
Here to Tiennamen Square.
Oh yeah, muthafucka,
I'm 'onna kick your fuckin' derriere.
You broke the rules,
Now I'll pull out all your pubic hair,
You muthafucka.
You muthafucka.

Kyle betrayed me
And then he lied tried to hide
And I died deep inside
And you know the reason why.

I'm 'onna kick your ass
From here to right over there.
Oh yeah muthafucka,
I'm 'onna kick your fuckin' derriere.
You broke the rules,
Now I'll pull out all your pubic hair,
You muthafucka.
You muthafucka.

 

[nakedangelina]

Okay, nasty, do you listen to anyone other than Garth Brooks??

(and here I thought you were a dirty, nasty kindof guy!)

 

[Eagle70]

"State of Mind"- Clint Black


Got a big leather suitcase, all I own's inside
Seems I've been walkin' for days, can't even bum a ride
Try steppin' to a tune, with the rhythm of a walkin' man
Mind drifts like a big balloon out of my situation at hand

Ain't it funny how a melody can bring back a memory
Take you to another place in time
Completely change your state of mind

Walkin' down a lonely highway not feelin' alone
Thinkin' back when things went my way and not the road I'm on
Well, I've been down a time or two, but it never lasted long
I can always make it through on a wing and a prayer and a song

Ain't it funny how a melody can bring back a memory
Take you to another place in time
Completely change your state of mind

It can make a right from a wrong, it can make you fall in love
It can get you singin' along
Chase the clouds away and make the sun shine above

A melody can bring back a memory
Take you to another place in time
Completely change your state of mind

A melody can bring back a memory
Take you to another place in time
Completely change your state of mind

 

[Eagle70]

Nasty isnt the only Garth fan...

This perfectly describes how i feel about somone...

Shameless- Garth Brooks


Well I'm shamemeless when it comes to loving you
I'll do anything you want me to
I'll do anything at all

And I'm standing here for all the world to see
Oh baby, that's what's left of me
Don't have very far to fall

You know now I'm not a man who's ever been
Insecure about the world I've been living in
I don't break easy, I have my pride
But if you need to be satisfied

I'm shameless, oh honey, I don't have a prayer
Every time I see you standin' there
I go down upon my knees

And I'm changing, swore I'd never compromise
Oh, but you convinced me otherwise
I'll do anything you please

You see in all my life I've never found
What I couldn't resist, what I couldn't turn down
I could walk away from anyone I ever knew
But I can't walk away from you

I have never let anything have this much control over me
I work too hard to call my life my own
I have never let anything have this much control over me
I work too hard to call my life my own
And I've made myself a world and it's worked so perfectly
But it's your world now, I can't refuse
I've never had so much to lose
Oh, I'm shameless

You know it should be easy for a man who's strong
To say he's sorry or admit when he's wrong
I've never lost anything I've ever missed
But I've never been in love like this

It's out of my hands

I'm shameless, I don't have the power now
I don't want it anyhow
So I got to let it go

Oh, I'm shameless, shameless as a man can be
You make a total fool of me
I just wanted to you to know

Oh, I'm shameless, I just wanted you to know
Oh, I'm shameless, Oh, I'm down on my knees... shameless

 

[amelia]

omg..tenacious d..i love those guys!!!!!

I LOVE this song...been singing it all day. It might be crass but it's meaningful to me.

"Karate"

"where's my fucking schnitzel?"

 

[nasty]

More Garth

The River

You know a dream is like a River
Ever changing as it flows
And a dreamer's just a vessel
That must follow where it goes

Trying to learn what's behind you
And never knowing what's in store
Makes each day a constant battle
Just to stay between the shore

Chorus
I will sail my vessel until the The River runs dry
LIke a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel until The River runs dry

To many times we stand aside
Let the water slip away
To what we put of until tommorrow
Has now become today

So don't you sit upon the shoreline
And say your satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids
And dare to dance the tide

Chorus

There's bound to be rough waters
And I know I'll take some falls
But as the good Lord as my Captian
I can make it through them all

Repeat

 

[nakedangelina]

Dixie Chicks

Let Him Fly

Ain't no talkin' to this man
ain't no pretty other side
ain't no way to understand the stupid words of pride
It would take an acrobat and I already tried all that
I'm gonna let him fly - mmm

Things can move at such a pace
the second hand just waves goodbye
you know the light has left his face
but you can't recall just where or why
So there was really nothing to it
I just went and cut right thru it
I said I'm gonna let him fly
Oh yeah

There's no mercy in live wire
no rest in freedom
choices we are given
It's no chice at all
The proof is in the fire
you touch before you move away - yeah
but you must always know
how long to stay and when to go

and there ain't no talkin' to this man
He's been trying to tell me so
It took a while to understand
the beauty of just letting go
'cause it would take an acrobat n'
I already tried all that

I'm gonna let him lfy - fly whoa
I'm gonna let him fly - fly
I'm gonna let him fly - fly
I'm gonna let him fly - fly

*Dixie Chicks*

 

[Elizabeth]

Re: omg..tenacious d..i love those guys!!!!!

"where's my fucking schnitzel?"

heheheheheh...


JB: God, I'm fuckin hungry. Let me check the fridge... Dude, where's my fuckin
schnitzel? Hey, wake up. Wake up you asshole, wake up.
KG: Whahahat? Wh?
JB: Wake up.
KG: What?
JB: You ate my fuckin schnitzel.
KG: What?
JB: You ate my fuckin schnitzel.
KG: Well it was in there. If you put it in there, then it's fair game.
JB: Yeah?
KG: For anybody that wants to eat it.
JB: Well then maybe this is fair game. WOW!
KG: Ow God, Hey!
JB: Yeah, that's right its a karate chop!
KG: What're ya doin?
JB: Well if you didn't like that, how 'bout this? KIKAY!
KG: OW!

 

[nasty]

Okay, nasty, do you listen to anyone other than Garth Brooks??

(and here I thought you were a dirty, nasty kindof guy!)

I listen to ALOT of other stuff. But this thread is about MEANINGFUL lyrics, and, Garth has MANY of them.