This week I saw John Groban in concert. The concert was amazing. However, when he sang to where you are I could not help but think of my brother. I started to tear up. I realize the song is probably about lovers, but for those who have lost a loved one this song is apropos.
Eric, my sibling, was my past, my present, and my future.
He is gone now. His spirit lives on within my heart and inside my head when I dream. I do think it is natural to find certain events trigger memories. This is nothing to be embarrassed of. If you find yourself suddenly tearing up and you are with a group, just excuse yourself and go to the bathroom to dig out an “eyelash.” It is a viable excuse that will allow yourself private time to cherish your memory. Below are the beautiful lyrics by Josh Groban:
Who can say for certain?
Maybe you’re still here
I feel you all around me
Your memories so clear
Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You’re still an inspiration
Can it be
That you are my forever love
And you are watching over me from up above?
Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you’re there
A breath away’s not far
To where you are
Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream?
And isn’t faith believing?
All power can’t be seen
As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me
Everyday
‘Cause you are my forever love
Watching me from up above
And I believe that angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave
Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you’re there
A breath away’s not far
To where you are
I know you’re there
A breath away’s not far
To where you are
Songwriters
THOMPSON, LINDA/MARX, RICHARD N.
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Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CHRYSALIS MUSIC GROUP
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