Music has a profound effect on me emotionally. It has the ability to make me feel happy, excited, or even at times sad. I'm sure this is not strange, as a large purpose of music is to express emotion. But lately, the songs that I have been hearing and choosing to listen too have caused me to delve deeply into my feelings, memories, and recent times.
One song in particular has stood out amongst all the rest that I have heard in the past few weeks. It has impacted me not only because of its quality, but also because it possesses an uncanny resemblance to my life as of right now. Being a huge Dave Matthews Band fan, I indulge in his music every day, and this song has caught my ear and held my attention. The song is titled "Grace is Gone", and is from his latest studio release "Busted Stuff". The song speaks of losing a loved one, and of the inability to move on. It has so much pain and sorrow that are evident. I used to listen to and like the song for its musical quality, but recently, I listen to it for its emotional meaning.
Here are the lyrics to "Grace is Gone" by the Dave Matthews Band:
Neon shines through smoky eyes tonight
It’s 2 am - I’m drunk again it’s heavy on my mind
I could never love again so much as I love you
Where you end where I begin is like a river going through
Take my eyes take my heart I need them no more
If never again they fall upon the one I so adore
Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong cause I don’t need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I’ll move on
One drink to remember then another to forget
How could I ever dream to find sweet love like you again
One drink to remember and another to forget
Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong cause I don’t need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I’ll move on
One more drink and I’ll be gone
You think of things impossible and the sun refuse to shine
I woke with you beside me your cold hand lay in mine
Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong cause I don’t need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I’ll go
Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong cause I don’t need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I’ll move on
One more drink and I’ll be gone
One more drink my Grace is gone
Source: www.dmband.com