I’m a big “meaning of the song” kind of person. Jarrod on the other hand is strictly a tune/beat person. He hardly ever knows the words to songs. There are many time I’ll even ask “what does this song mean?” and he’ll say “I have no idea I just like the beat” go figure! So I’ve learned if there are ever songs that I want him to listen to I have to specifically say…listen to the words of this song!
Anyway, with that said I recently heard a Brooke Fraser song that I just loved, both the words and the tune! So here are the lyrics. If you haven’t ever heard her, she’s got a great sound she’s folk-pop, as well as writes contemporary Christian songs. I love how in this song she “cheers” the losses we have experienced, the lessons we still have to learn, etc… Because isn’t that what life is all about? I look back at any hard times I’ve experienced whether they were work related, relationship related, friendship related, etc…and I look at how all of those times made me who I am today and while not easy, they all taught valuable lessons. Cheers To You!
Cheers to the furrows on our brow
To each hard-won victory
Cheers to the losses that grew us up
Killed our pride, and filled our cup
Cheers to the friendships well worn in
That time nor distance alter
Here’s to the sleepers we’ll see again
Find company in memoria
Open your mouth and sing out your song
Life is short as the day is long
I can’t leave you my body
But I’ll leave you a tune
This is my legacy
Cheers to you
Cheers to the passing of our youth
And the death of lust not one day
A toast to the lessons not yet learned
And to the trials that will teach them
Open your mouth and sing out your song
Life is short as the day is long
I can’t leave you my body
But I’ll leave you a tune
This is my legacy
Cheers to you
Open your mouth and sing out your song
Life is short as the day is long
I can’t leave you my body
But I’ll leave you a tune
This is my legacy
This is my legacy
This is my legacy
Cheers to you
And if you’re interested in hearing the tune here ya go!
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