most inspirational song lyrics?

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Originally posted by YellowLabLover
Let's see, when I am depressed I like to hear this song. (Mainly because of my extremely low self-esteem level):
Beautiful, by Christina A. Even though, I hate her with all my heart. Lyrics are above in Kfamrs post.

To cheer me up/make me laugh I *love* to listen to this song:

She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy: Kenny Chesney

Plowing these fields in the hot summer sun
Over by the gate lordy here she comes
With a basket full of chicken and a big cold jug of sweet tea
I make a little room and she climbs on up
Open up a throttle and stir a little dust
Just look at her face she ain't a foolin' me

She thinks my tractor's sexy
It really turns her on
She's always staring at me
While I'm chuggin' along
She likes the way it's pullin' while we're tillin' up the land
She's even kind of crazy 'bout my farmer's tan
She's the only one who really understands what gets me
She thinks my tractor's sexy

We ride back and forth until we run out of light
Take it to the barn put it up for the night
Climb up in the loft sit and talk with the radio on
She said she's got a dream and I asked what it is
She wants a little farm and a yard full of kids
One more teeny weeny ride before I take her home

She thinks my tractor's sexy
It really turns her on
She's always staring at me
While I'm chuggin' along
She likes the way it's pullin' while we're tillin' up the land
She's even kind of crazy 'bout my farmer's tan
She's the only one who really understands what gets me
She thinks my tractor's sexy

Well she ain't into cars or pick up trucks
But if it runs like a Deere man her eyes light up

She thinks my tractor's....

She thinks my tractor's sexy
It really turns her on
She's always staring at me
While I'm chuggin' along
She likes the way it's pullin' while we're tillin' up the land
She's even kind of crazy 'bout my farmer's tan
She's the only one who really understands what gets me
She thinks my tractor's sexy

She thinks my tractor's sexy
She thinks my tractor's sexy

It makes me laugh every time I listen to it. What makes it better is the fact that Mr. Chesney- the cutiest Country singer, sings it.
:D ;) :p

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I like this song, too! I really like country music, though!:) ;)

"I'm Alive"

Mmmmm ... Mmmmm ...
I get wings to fly
Oh, oh ... I'm alive ... Yeah

When you call on me
When I hear you breathe
I get wings to fly
I feel that I'm alive

When you look at me
I can touch the sky
I know that I'm alive

When you bless the day
I just drift away
All my worries die
I'm glad that I'm alive

You've set my heart on fire
Filled me with love
Made me a woman on clouds above

I couldn't get much higher
My spirit takes flight
'Cause I am alive

When you call on me
(When you call on me)
When I hear you breathe
(When I hear you breathe)
I get wings to fly
I feel that I'm alive
(I am alive)

When you reach for me
(When you reach for me)
Raising spirits high
God knows that...

That I'll be the one
Standing by through good and through trying times
And it's only begun
I can't wait for the rest of my life

When you call on me
(When you call on me)
When you reach for me
(When you reach for me)
I get wings to fly
I feel that...

When you bless the day
(When you bless, you bless the day)
I just drift away
(I just drift away)
All my worries die
I know that I'm alive

I get wings to fly
God knows that I'm alive

Here's the lyrics to "I'm Alive" by Celine Dion. I like a lot of songs by celine Dion, especially "A New Day has Come"

Hmm I know a few.

BEAUTIFUL-JOYDROP

If I was beautiful like you, oh the things I would do.

Those not so blessed would be crying out murder.

And I'd just laugh and get away with it too. Like you do.

If I was beautiful like you, I would

never be at fault. I'd walk in the rain

between the rain drops. Bringing

traffic to a halt.



But that would never be.

That would never never be.

'Cause I'm not beautiful like you, I'm beautiful like me.



If I was beautiful like you.

I'd be quick to assume.

They'd do anything to please me why not.

I see their reaction when you walk into the room.



If I was beautiful like you, I'd have so many friends.

All fighting for my time to be next in line.

So if I hurt one I wouldn't have to make amends

THE HAND SONG by Nickel Creek

The boy only wanted to give mother something
And all of her roses had bloomed
Looking at him as he came rushing in with them
Knowing her roses were doomed
All she could see were some thorns buried deep
And the tears that he cried as she tended his wounds

And she knew it was love
It was one she could understand
He was showing his love
And that's how he hurt his hands

He still remembers that night as a child
On his mother's knee
She held him close and she opened her Bible
And quietly started to read
Then seeing a picture of Jesus he cried out
"Momma, He's got some scars just like me"

And he knew it was love
It was one he could understand
He was showing His love
And that's how He hurt His hands

Now the boy's grown and moved out on his own
When Uncle Sam comes alone
A foreign affair, but our young men were there
And luck had his number drawn
It wasn't that long till our hero was gone
He gave to a friend what he learned from the Cross

But they knew it was love
It was one they could understand
He was showing His love
And that's how He hurt His hands
It was one they could understand
He was showing His love
And that's how He hurt his hands

Wow, I don't think I could post the lyrics to just one song. I guess it depends what you mean by "inspirational" - a song can inspire me to do lots of different things, like laugh, cry, dance, hug my kid/husband, whatever. I don't listen to inspirational music as pertains to religion, and I have favorite songs from the 40's right on up to now. The song "Creep" by Radiohead always gives me shivers....

When you were here before
Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so (very) special
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo.
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here.

I don't care if it hurts
I want to have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
When I'm not around
You're so (very) special
I wish I was special

But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo.
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here.

She's running out again,
She's running out
She's run run run running out...

Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so (very) special
I wish I was special...

But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo,
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here.
I don't belong here.

Reminds me of that outcast feeling I always had in high school....

Then there's the song that I would sing for my husband, if I could actually sing without scaring the cat....:rolleyes:

"Still The One" by Orleans

We've been together since way back when
Sometimes I never want to see you again
But I want you to know, after all these years
You're still the one I want whisperin' in my ear

You're still the one I want to talk to in bed
Still the one that turns my head
We're still having fun, and you're still the one

I looked at your face every day
But I never saw it 'til I went away
When winter came, I just wanted to go
Deep in the desert, I longed for the snow

You're still the one that makes me laugh
Still the one that's my better half
We're still having fun, and you're still the one

You're still the one that makes me strong
Still the one I want to take along
We're still having fun, and you're still the one

Changing, our love is going gold
Even though we grow old, it grows new

You're still the one that I love to touch
Still the one and I can't get enough
We're still having fun, and you're still the one

You're still the one who can scratch my itch
Still the one and I wouldn't switch
We're still having fun, and you're still the one

You are still the one that makes me shout
Still the one that I dream about
We're still having fun, and you're still the one...

Then there's that Nine Inch Nails song, "Closer" - I don't dare put any of those lyrics on here, but there's something about it that draws me in, even though the lyrics are pretty raw. (It's my other love song for my husband - :eek: :eek: j/k)

"Run For The Roses" by Dan Fogelberg - whenever I hear this song, I can close my eyes and I am in a pasture in Kentucky in the summertime, in perfect peace:

Born in the valley
And raised in the trees
Of Western Kentucky
On wobbly knees
With mama beside you
To help you along
You'll soon be a-growing up strong

All the long, lazy mornings
In pastures of green
The sun on your withers
The wind in your mane
Could never prepare you
For what lies ahead
The run for the roses so red -

And it's run for the roses
As fast as you can
Your fate is delivered
Your moment's at hand
It's the chance of a lifetime
In a lifetime of chance
And it's high time you joined
In the dance
It's high time you joined
In the dance -

From sire to sire
It's born in the blood
The fire of a mare
And the strength of a stud
It's breeding and it's training
And it's something unknown
That drives you and carries
You home

And it's run for the roses
As fast as you can
Your fate is delivered
Your moment's at hand
It's the chance of a lifetime
In a lifetime of chance
And it's high time you joined
In the dance
It's high time you joined
In the dance -

I think The Eagles, Queen, Supertramp, a lot of those 70's groups had really great lyrics, or maybe it's just that I listened to them when I was going through my maudlin, teenage, just-kill-me-now phase and they seemed deeper than they really were - ;) :D .

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Then there's that Nine Inch Nails song, "Closer" - I don't dare put any of those lyrics on here, but there's something about it that draws me in, even though the lyrics are pretty raw. (It's my other love song for my husband - j/k)

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LOL :D :D :D

That's an awesome song !!!!

The most inspirational song to me is "Call on Jesus" by Nicole C. Mullen. I have never had a song touch my heart the way that song has ..... and the lyrics are truly inspirational...Call on Jesus

by Nicole C. Mullen

from "Talk About It"



I'm so very ordinary

Nothing special on my own

I have never walked on water

I have never calmed a storm

Sometimes I'm hiding away from the madness around me

Like a child who's afraid of the dark



But when I call on Jesus

All things are possible

I can mount on wings like eagles and soar

When I call on Jesus

Mountains are gonna fall

'Cause He'll move heaven and earth to come rescue me when I call



Weary brother

Broken daughter

Widowed, widowed lover

You're not alone

If you're tired and scared of the madness around you

If you can't find the strength to carry on



repeat chorus



Call Him in the mornin'

In the afternoon time

Late in the evenin'

He'll be there

When your heart is broken

And you feel discouraged

You can just remember that He said

He'll be there

Another song that means alot to me is Dilemma by Nelly..... only because what kelly sings is alot how i feel

"I love you and I need you
Nelly, I love you, I do
And it’s more than you’ll ever know
Boy, it’s for sure
You can always count on my love
Forever more, yeah, yeah "

I Love Nelly, and I NEED Nelly.:D

the lyrics in my sig too. :)

One of the most inspiration song syrics to all Americans....

If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.

I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.

From Detroit down to Huston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.

That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

And I’m proud to be and American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

Lee Greenwood.

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I love this song. I love that she is trying to get the word out abotu child abuse and I love the way she says "A broken heart that the world forgot" because so many times we forget to think about things that are going on in peopels lives around us and just focass in on ours. This song has touched me and almost all of my school. Its a song that just brings tears to your eyes and makes you thankfull for everything you have.



Concrete Angel By Martina McBride

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Have you seen the video for this song??? it is so powerful! You can see it here. It's in the second column about half-way down.

I love so many of Martina's songs. I only have 1 almbum so far, but I hope to get them all at some point.

Dixie chicks always come to my mind! lol...their slow songs have great hidden meanings...but when it comes to really inspirational, i always have to say Leanne Rhimes, when she sung (hence the name) "inspiration lights the fire within" its a really good song, and i sang it in choir last year. lets see if i can remember all the lyrics haha......uhhhh....nope i remember a few lines and then im completely blnk...u should look it up, its a great song

The River - Garth Brooks

You know a dream is like a river
Ever changin' as it flows
And a dreamer's just a vessel
That must follow where it goes
Trying to learn from what's behind you
And never knowing what's in store
Makes each day a constant battle
Just to stay between the shores.. and

I will sail my vessel
'Til 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
'Til the river runs dry

Too many times we stand aside
And let the waters slip away
'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow
Has now become today
So don't you sit upon the shoreline
And say you're satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids
And dare to dance the tide.. yes

I will sail my vessel
'Til 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
'Til the river runs dry

And there's bound to be rough waters
And I know I'll take some falls
But with the good Lord as my captain
I can make it through them all.. yes

I will sail my vessel
'Til 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
'Til the river runs dry

Yes, I will sail my vessel
'Til the river runs dry
'Til the river runs dry

How You Ever Gonna Know - Garth Brooks

That old wind that's whippin' out there
It's whistlin' your tune
That wind blew pyramids to Egypt
And footprints to the moon

And that old star that you been wishin' on
Is shinin' mighty bright
But it's the fire inside your heart
That's gonna lead you to the light

How you ever gonna know
What it's like to live there
How you ever gonna know victory
How you ever gonna know
What it's like when dreams become reality
How you ever gonna know
How it feels to hold her
How you ever gonna know
What it's like to dance
How you ever gonna know
If you never take a chance

You know failure isn't failure
If a lesson from it's learned
I guess love would not be love
Without a risk of being burned


Anything in life worth havin'
Lord, it has its sacrifice
But the gift that you're receiving
Is worth more than the price

How you ever gonna know
What it's like to live there
How you ever gonna know
What you never knew
How you ever gonna know
If you're down here doin'
What the good Lord put you here to do
How you ever gonna know
If you could have done it
How you ever gonna know
How it feels to fly
How you ever gonna know
If you never dare to try

Listen not to the critics
Who put their own dreams on the shelf
If you want to get the truth to admit it
You gotta find out for yourself

How you ever gonna know
What it's like to be there
How you ever gonna know
If you're the best
How you ever gonna know
What you believe in
If you don't put it to the test
How you ever gonna know
How it feels to hold him
How you ever gonna know
What livin' means
How you ever gonna know
If you never chase the dream

How you ever gonna know
Your potential
How you ever gonna know victory
How you ever gonna know
What it's like when dreams
Become reality
How you ever gonna know
How it feels to hold her
How you ever gonna know
What it's like to dance
How you ever gonna know
If you never take the chance

Annnnnnnnnnnd.. here is the last one...

Standin' Outside the Fire - Garth Brooks

We call them cool
Those hearts that have no scars to show
The ones that never do let go
And risk the tables 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've got to be tough when consumed by desire
'Cause it's not enough just to stand outside the fire

We call them strong
Those who can face this world alone
Who seem to get by on their own
Those who will never take the fall

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

They're so hell-bent on giving ,walking a wire
Convinced it's not living if you stand outside the fire

Standing outside the fire
Standing outside the fire
Life is not tried, it is merely survived
If you're standing outside the fire

There's this love that is burning
Deep in my soul
Constantly yearning to get out of control
Wanting to fly higher and higher
I can't abide
Standing outside the fire

Standing outside the fire
Standing outside the fire
Life is not tried, it is merely survived
If you're standing outside the fire

Standing outside the fire
Standing outside the fire
Life is not tried, it is merely survived
If you're standing outside the fire

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Annnnnnnnnnnd.. here is the last one...

Standin' Outside the Fire - Garth Brooks

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that is quite an inspirational song! ecspecially after u see the video!

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that is quite an inspirational song! ecspecially after u see the video!

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I agree.. I have that video on tape.. taped it off CMT.. It's just really powerful at the end.. it just sends a strong message to everyone who has a disablity of whatever.. I'm hearing impaired, so.. that's why I chose that song to post on here.. :)

Ok, you stole my songs!! I posted both GB songs earlier in this thread! hehehe

LOL!! You did? I didn't see!! sorry!! Ok well.. I checked, but hey.. I have the lyrics to those three songs ;) so, I kind of helped ya out!

Yeppers....I was too lazy to get them! hehehe

LabLuver - Hehe, that Tractor song is *AWESOME*! :) I love it.. one of my favorites by Kenny.. one of the best songs he sings at the concerts!!! :D

Here's one by Kenny - a real fun song - "How Forever Feels"

Big orange ball, sinkin` in the water.
Toes in the sand, couldn`t get much hotter.
Little umbrella shaped margaritas
Coconut oil, tan senioritas
Now I know how Jimmy Buffet feels.

Hands on the wheel, cruisin` down the interstate
Gas pedal sticks, carries my car away
I was going fast as a Rambler goes
I could feel the speed from my head to my toes
Now I know how Richard Petty feels

I`ve been around the block a time or two
Done almost everything a boy can do
I`ve done some livin`, yeah I`ve had fun
But there is one thing that I haven`t done

Saved two months, bought a little diamond
Tonights the night, feels like perfect timin`
Down on one knee on momma`s front steps,
Man I`m gonna die if she really says yes

I wanna know how forever feels

I`ve been around the block a time or two
Done almost everything a boy can do
I`ve done some livin`, yeah I`ve had fun
But there is one thing that I haven`t done

I wanna know how forever feels
Hey, I wanna know how forever feels
Girl, I wanna know how forever feels

To respond to that video of Martina McBride's "Concetre Angel".. oh man.. such a great song.. but gets me everytime! I gotta reach out for a tissue.. it's really powerful.. I have two CD's.. "Greatest Hits" and "Evolution".. she has a beautiful voice :) - Rachel

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I agree.. I have that video on tape.. taped it off CMT.. It's just really powerful at the end.. it just sends a strong message to everyone who has a disablity of whatever.. I'm hearing impaired, so.. that's why I chose that song to post on here.. :)

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yes, i believe it is great disabled people to watch! even people who r perfectly healthy should watch (and listen)...it sure brings up hopes and makes u feel better...
i like it at the end when the father hepls his son finish the race...now that is truly inspirational! :D

You're right, the video makes that song.

I WAS JUST ABOUT to post those GB songs!! :D

I like Wolves, by garth brooks, and ummm the Dance! :)
Heres another by i forgot who-


What If Shes an Angel

There's a man
Standin' on the corner
With a sign sayin' will work for food
You know the man, you see him every morning
The one you never give your money to
You can sit there with your window rolled up
Wonderin' when the lights gonna turn green
Never knowin' what a couple more bucks
in his pocket might mean

CHORUS:(he's)
What if he's/she's an angel sent here from heaven
And he's/she's makin' certain that your doing your best
To take the time to help one another
Brother are you gonna pass that test
You can go on with your day-to-day
Tryin' to forget what you saw on his face
Knowin' deep down you could of been his saving grace
What if he's an angel

There's a man and there's a women
Livin' right above you in apartment G
There's alot of noise coming from the ceiling
And it don't sound like harmony
You can sit there with your TV turned up
While the words in his anger flush
Come tomorrow when you see her with her shades on
Can you look her in the eye?

CHORUS:(she's)

Little girl
On daddy's lap
Hiding her disease with a baseball cap
You can turn the channel
Most people do
But what if you were sittin' her daddy's shoes?

CHORUS:(she's)

oppps sorry bout the sad faces! LOL

That's by Tommy Shaines :) I think.. lol.. anyway, that is a real good song too!! :)

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Originally posted by mugsy
yep you're right Ash....I haven't heard it, but the lyrics get to you.

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Originally posted by CountryWolf07
To respond to that video of Martina McBride's "Concetre Angel".. oh man.. such a great song.. but gets me everytime! I gotta reach out for a tissue.. it's really powerful.. I have two CD's.. "Greatest Hits" and "Evolution".. she has a beautiful voice :) - Rachel

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I havn't seem the video but I want to. I just love that song, its so powerful And yes I love her voice!

Ash

Sorry to bring this back again.

Miss you love By Silverchair *i love it* although it is a depressing song. cant cut and paste at the moment so you will have to go without the lyrics sorry.
Tuna in the brine By Silverchair.
(not realy insperational but)Vincent By Don McClean (any of his songs actually)

most Dixie Chicks songs *Sighs*

ALOT more that i just cannot think of right this moment.

Because I am pretty old :D lots of songs have stuck with me and inspired me, but the song, that still speaks to me is the song Amy (Wolf Q) wrote about, One, by U2, this one line in particular.

We`re one, but we`re not the same,
we get to carry each other,
carry each other.
One.

Chris

Few new ones..

"I Love You This Much" - Jimmy Wayne

He can't remember
The times that he thought
Does my daddy love me?
Probably not
That didn't stop him
From wishing that he did
Didn't keep him from wanting
Or worshipping him
He guesses he saw him
About once a year
He could still feel the way he felt
Standing in tears
Stretching his arms out
As far as they'd go
Whispering dad
I want you to know

CHORUS: I love you this much
And I'm waiting on you
To make up your mind
Do you love me too?
How ever long it takes
I'm never giving up no matter what
I love you this much

He grew to hate him for what he had done
'Cause what kind of father
Could do that to his son?
He said 'damn you daddy'
The day that he died
The man didn't blink
But the little boy cried

CHORUS

Half way through the service
While the choir sang a hymn
He looked up at the preacher
And he sat and stared at him
He said
'Forgive me father'
When he realized
That he hadn't been unloved
Or alone all his life
His arms were stretched out
As far as they go
Nailed to the cross
For the whole world to know

CHORUS


Paper Angels - Jimmy Wayne

After every day-after-Thanksgiving sale the malls just ain't complete
Without a bunch of decorations and a paper angel tree
There's artificial smiles on artificial tree limbs
Saying what she'd love to have and what to buy for him
Well I hope Maggie likes her new winter clothes and her buggy with a baby
Doll
And maybe Tom'll smile in his new Nike shoes when he shoots that
Basketball
I can't help but wishing that I could so more
But not just while I'm shopping in the department store

CHORUS: Paper angels you're in my thoughts and prayers
No matter where you are right now remember God's right there
He's asking all of us to help take care
Of his paper angels everywhere

Going through the mail almost every afternoon I see a Mom and Dad's
Worst dream
There on the back of a money-saving ad to get my carpet cleaned
Height, weight, hair, eyes, date missing, and DOB
A child's name, a picture, and the words 'have you seen me?'

CHORUS

His documented bruises fill a folder in a file
She's a second grade self-portrait drawn without a smile
And every town is littered with this kind of debris
We've got to stop this madness and it's up to you and me

CHORUS


JIMMY WAYNE IS AMAZING - IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM, GO TO HIS WEBSITE - HTTP://WWW.JIMMYWAYNE.COM/ - I AM SEEING HIM ON THE 28TH..

i know it sounds wierd but i don't really hear the lyrics. i hear the music but the words just go in one ear and out the other. but i think alot of songs have that wow affect on people

When I first found out I was pregnant, this song came to mind.....

Creed

"With Arms Wide Open"

Well I just heard the news today
It seems my life is going to change
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Then tears of joy stream down my face

With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open

Well I don't know if I'm ready
To be the man I have to be
I'll take a breath, I'll take her by my side
We stand in awe, we've created life

With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything ...oh yeah
With arms wide open..wide open

[Guitar Break]

If I had just one wish
Only one demand
I hope he's not like me
I hope he understands
That he can take this life
And hold it by the hand
And he can greet the world
With arms wide open...

With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything..oh yeah
With arms wide open....wide open

I listen to the acoustic version of it and get teary eyed....love that song!!!

I can't think of the song title, but there is a song by Creed that just gives me the chills. He wrote it when he found out that his wife was pregnant. It's about how he's scared and hopes he gives his baby a better life.

*Lmao. I just wrote this and then scrolled up to the very post above me. That's the one! :D

Tonya, that is too freaky!!! We posted about the same song at almost the same time!!! :D

I have to post a couple...

"Imagine" - John Lennon

Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No Hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today

Imagine there's no countries
It isnt hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
No religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace

Imagine no possesions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world

You may say I'm a dreamer
But Im not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will live as one

"Father of Mine" - Everclear

Father of mine
Tell me where have you been
You know I just closed my eyes
My whole world disappears
Father of mine
Take me back to the day
When I was still your golden boy
Back before you went away

I remember blue skies
Walking the block
I loved it when you held me high
I loved to hear you talk
You would take me to the movies
You would take me to the beach
You would take me to a place inside
That is so hard to reach

Father of mine
Tell me where did you go
You had the world inside your hand
But you did not seem to know
Father of mine
Tell me what do you see
When you look back at your wasted life
And you don't see me

I was ten years ole
Doing all that I could
It wasn't easy for me
To be a scared white boy
In a black neighborhood
Sometimes you would send me a birthday card
With a five dollar bill
I never understood you then
And I guess I never will

Daddy gave me a name
My dad he gave me a name
Then he walked away
Daddy gave me a name
Then he walked away
My dad he gave me a name

Father of mine
Tell me where have you been
I just closed my eyes
And the world disappears
Father of mine
Tell me how do you sleep
With the children you abandoned
And the wife i saw you beat

I will never be safe
I will never be sane
I will always be weird inside
I will always be lame
Now I'm a grown man
With a child of my own
And I swear that I'm not going to let her know
All the pain I have known

Then he walked away
Daddy gave me a name
Then he walked away
My dad he gave me a name
Then he walked away
Daddy gave me a name
Then he walked away
My dad he gave me a name
Then he walked away

Alot of John Denver songs have the "Wow" effect on me. it would be good if i actually knew the titles of the particular songs ;)

one of the titles could be "leaving on a jet plane" not sure though , but i love that song *sighs*

"Hollis Brown he lived ...on the outside of town,
Hollis Brown he lived on the outside of town
with his wife and 5 children, in a cabin, broken down.

He looked for work and money, and he walked a ragged mile.
(repeat)
His children are so hungry...they don't know how to smile.

There's no crops in his fields, there's no water in his well,
(repeat)
He spent his last lone dollar...on 7 shotgun shells.

There's 7 breezes blowin'...all around the cabin door.
(repeat)
7 shots ring out...like the ocean's pounding roar.

There's 7 people dead...on a South Dakota farm,
(repeat)
Somewhere in the distance...7 new people born."

(repeat verse 1)

Wow! Forgive me for stopping the flow, with that last song. The reason it's inspirational to me is because the message is- even if life is so terrible as to be unbearable, humanity still goes on.

There are awful problems on this planet, but we have the opportunity to do something about them. I don't look away when I see the bad stuff; it reminds me to do something about it.

Please keep this thread going, it is the best!

Another of my favories starts out-

"For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth,
over and around us lies...

Lord of all to Thee we raise...this our hymn of thankful praise!"