Brokeback Mountain: Our Community's Common Bond => Heath Ledger Remembrance Forum => Topic started by: mvansand76 on January 27, 2008, 10:16:25 am
Title: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: mvansand76 on January 27, 2008, 10:16:25 am
I have seen some great song lyrics posted all over this Remembering Heath forum. Let's gather them here! What are the songs that remind you of Heath?
Here's one by Jake Holmes, a singer that I think Heath would have appreciated a lot. It's folky, a bit like Nick Drake, but a lot older, this song is from the early 70's.
Jake Holmes - Just as lost as me Shadow eyes, in cloaks of answers Withold their secrets eloquently Here's a song for all the people Just as lost as me
The easy way the knowing glances Seeing light that i can't see Here's a song for all outsiders Just as lost as me
Private doors, straight and narrow minds No matter how you look To see you must be blind Hide and seek The king has got new clothes Everybody understands, and everybody knows
Here's a song for walking wounded Just as lost as me
Also Happy Ending by Mika, a song that June (bigheart) recommended last week and has been my favorite since then, a few days before the terrible news struck. It gives me goose bumps now.
Happy Ending lyrics
This is the way you left me, I'm not pretending. No hope, no love, no glory, No Happy Ending. This is the way that we love, Like it's forever. Then live the rest of our life, But not together.
Wake up in the morning, stumble on my life Can't get no love without sacrifice If anything should happen, I guess I wish you well A little bit of heaven, but a little bit of hell
This is the hardest story that I've ever told No hope, or love, or glory Happy endings gone forever more I feel as if I feel as if I'm wasted And I'm wastin' everyday
This is the way you left me, I'm not pretending. No hope, no love, no glory, No Happy Ending. This is the way that we love, Like it's forever. Then live the rest of our life, But not together.
2 o'clock in the morning, something's on my mind Can't get no rest; keep walkin' around If I pretend that nothin' ever went wrong, I can get to my sleep I can think that we just carried on
This is the hardest story that I've ever told No hope, or love, or glory Happy endings gone forever more I feel as if I feel as if I'm wasted And I'm wastin' everyday
This is the way you left me, I'm not pretending. No hope, no love, no glory, No Happy Ending. This is the way that we love, Like it's forever. Then live the rest of our life, But not together.
A Little bit of love, little bit of love Little bit of love, little bit of love [repeat]
I feel as if I feel as if I'm wasted And I'm wastin' everyday
This is the way you left me, I'm not pretending. No hope, no love, no glory, No Happy Ending. This is the way that we love, Like it's forever. To live the rest of our life, But not together.
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: mvansand76 on January 28, 2008, 05:18:39 am
Rickie Lee Jones - On Saturday Afternoons in 1963
The most as you'll ever go Is back where you used to know If grown-ups could laugh this slow Where as you watch the hour snow Years may go by
So hold on to your special friend Here, you'll need something to keep her in : "Now you stay inside this foolish grin ... " Though any day your secrets end Then again Years may go by
You saved your own special friend 'Cuz here you need something to hide her in And you stay inside that foolish grin When everyday now secrets end Oh and then again Years may go by
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: souxi on January 28, 2008, 06:26:54 am
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2008, 10:24:51 am
No clips or links or stuff, but just to add, a long time ago on the thread about songs that remind us of Brokeback Mountain, I mentioned that Desperado, by the Eages, reminded me of Ennis. I could say the same thing here, it reminds me of Heath--maybe because it reminds me of Ennis. :-\
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: Verona on January 28, 2008, 05:37:31 pm
I will never, ever EVER be able to hear "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" again without seeing a smiling Heath singing and dancing in the bleachers.
:'(
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: Ellemeno on January 29, 2008, 04:23:42 am
In the same spirit as the previous post, Golden Years.
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: Sandy on January 30, 2008, 02:59:51 pm
I'm a big big big Queen fan and I've only now been able to listen to the lyrics without crying.
QUEEN-No-One but You (only the good die young)
A hand above the water An angel reaching for the sky Is it raining in heaven - Do you want us to cry? And everywhere the broken-hearted On every lonely avenue No-one could reach them No-one but you
One by one Only the Good die young They're only flying too close to the sun And life goes on - Without you...
Another Tricky Situation I get the drowin' in the Blues And I find myself thinkin' Well - what would you do? Yes! - it was such an operation Forever paying every due Hell, you made a sensation You found a way through - and
One by one Only the Good die young They're only flyin' too close to the sun We'll remember - Forever...
And now the party must be over I guess we'll never understand The sense of your leaving Was in the way it was planned? And so we grace another table And raise our glasses one more time There's a face at the window And I ain't never, never sayin' goodbye...
One by one Only the Good die young They're only flyin' too close to the sun Cryin' for nothing Cryin' for no-one No-one but you
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: bec on February 01, 2008, 06:17:24 am
I will never, ever EVER be able to hear "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" again without seeing a smiling Heath singing and dancing in the bleachers.
:'(
I totally agree, but that was always my favorite part when he sang that song. i have actually watched the clip from the movie on u tube a few times which always brings a smile to my face quickly followed by sadness. :'(
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: Sandy on February 01, 2008, 09:20:36 am
OK, so I have never heard this song, but I had a look at some Bob Dylan lyrics and I found this one.....
"Time Passes Slowly"
Time passes slowly up here in the mountain We sit beside the bridges and walk beside the fountains Catch the wild fishes that float though the stream Time passes slowly when you're lost in a dream.
Once I had a sweetheart, she was fine and good-looking She sat in the kitchen while her mama was cooking Stared on out the window to the stars high above Time passes slowly when you're searching for love.
Ain't no reason to go in a wagon to town Ain't no reason to go to the fair Ain't no reason to go up, ain't no reason to go down Ain't no reason to go anywhere.
Time passes slowly up here in the daylight We stare straight ahead and try so hard to stay right Like the red rose of summer that blooms in the day Time passes slowly and fades away.
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: Scott6373 on February 01, 2008, 09:25:57 am
OK so I don't expect anyone to know the SONG, but the poem maybe. This was set by Aaron Copland in a series of songs. I was listening to them a few days ago, and Heath flashed in my head when this one started.
HEART, we will forget him! You and I, to-night! You may forget the warmth he gave, I will forget the light.
When you have done, pray tell me, That I my thoughts may dim; Haste! lest while youre lagging, I may remember him!
Emily Dickinson
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: mvansand76 on February 01, 2008, 01:14:01 pm
This is a beautiful song by the Sugababes that came out a few months ago...
If I could hold you close Like you were never gone If I could hear your voice You'd tell me to be strong
But sometimes I just can't I just don't understand Why you had to go Why you had to go I guess I'll never know
Ain't it funny how you think You're gonna be OK Till you remember things ain't never Gonna be the same again Ain't it crazy how you think You've got your whole life planned Just to find that it was never ever In your hands Change
If I could get to you I'd be there in a minute My world don't make no sense Not without you in it
And sometimes I just cry Can't say I Don't know why But why'd you have to go? And leave me here alone
Ain't it funny how you think You're gonna be OK Till you remember things ain't never Gonna be the same again Ain't it crazy how you think You've got your whole life planned Just to find out it was never ever In your hands Change
You don't see it coming Change When the future comes knocking It changed It can make you and break you too You just have to make it through
Ain't it funny how you think You're gonna be OK Till you remember things ain't never Gonna be the same again Ain't it crazy how you think You've got your whole life planned Just to find out it was never ever In your hands Change
Change, change Change, change
Change
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: Verona on February 01, 2008, 05:56:43 pm
I totally agree, but that was always my favorite part when he sang that song. i have actually watched the clip from the movie on u tube a few times which always brings a smile to my face quickly followed by sadness. :'(
My boyfriend at the time actually pulled that after our first big fight, because he knew how that scene went straight to my heart. Luckily I stopped him before it got really out of hand... he came to my JOB!!
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: bec on February 01, 2008, 09:29:16 pm
My boyfriend at the time actually pulled that after our first big fight, because he knew how that scene went straight to my heart. Luckily I stopped him before it got really out of hand... he came to my JOB!!
awww i think thats so sweet, maybe not the place for it tho, but still sweet ;)
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: Verona on February 03, 2008, 08:44:34 pm
Crap. I was actually enjoying the Super Bowl commercials until a Planters one came on that used "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." I actually felt my heart drop to my ankles. Now I have that same sick feeling in the pit of my stomach that I had when I first heard of Heath's passing.
God, this sucks. It feels like it will never go away. I mean, I know I'll learn to live with it, but I don't think I'll ever get over it. It physically hurts.
Poor Michelle, Matilda and the Ledgers. Take what every single one of us feels, add it all together and multiply it by a million... and it still can't come close to a fraction of what they're all going through.
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: souxi on February 04, 2008, 05:57:19 am
Found this on youtube. It seemed appropriate, because I like to think thats where Heath is now. It,s called, appropriately; "In the arms of Angels". :'( :'( :'( :'( [youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU1OaCglgw0[/youtube]
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Post by: forsythia12 on February 04, 2008, 11:50:07 pm
this song reminds me of several things. first of all, it reminds me of ennis, and what he must've been feeling after jack's death. i think he decided to go to his daughter's wedding in the end because he realized the people he loved in his life were worth sacraficing for. i think jack's death taught him that. it reminds me of jack and ennis's big fight at the end when ennis told jack to leave him be, and that he's "no one and nowhere". it reminds me of everything ennis would be missing about jack. it reminds me of everything ennis would be regretting.....and how maybe in the light of jack's death, ennis would've given anything to have the chance to be with him again, and all the changes ennis probably made in his heart that jack will never know.
"The Difficult Kind"
I think I was wrong I think you were right That all my angry words Will keep me up at night And through the old screen door I still hear you say Oh, Honey won't you stop Treating me that way
[Chorus] If you could only see What love has made of me Then I'd no longer be in your mind The difficult kind Cause babe I've changed
Tell it to me slow Tell me with your eyes If anyone should know How to let it slide I swear I can see you Coming up the drive And there ain't nothing like regret To remind you you're alive
[Chorus]
I crossed the canyon a thousand times But never noticed what was mine What you'll remember of me tonight Well, it almost makes me cry Yeah, it almost makes me cry
Oh ballbreaking moon and ridiculing stars The older I get, the closer you are Don't you have somewhere that you need to be? Instead of hanging here making a fool of me
If you could only see What love has made of me Then I'd no longer be in your mind The difficult kind But you won't see the change in me If you could only see What love has made of me But I'll forever be in your mind The difficult kind But you won't see No you won't see The good in me But babe I've changed Cause babe I've changed
[ www.azlyrics.com ]
sheryl crowe
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: ednbarby on February 05, 2008, 11:44:24 am
I've said it before - Linkin Park's "Shadow of the Day" will forever make me think of Heath. It came out the week he died - at least it started getting a lot of airplay that week or the week just before. And it just - fits.
Judging from the sheer number of Youtube tributes to him featuring this song, I'm not alone in that view.
I'll post the lyrics if anyone would like, but I think you have to hear the song to really get its full impact.
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 11, 2008, 12:39:47 am
A Song for Heath
When i find myself in times of trouble Mother mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. And in my hour of darkness She is standing right in front of me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
And when the broken hearted people Living in the world agree, There will be an answer, let it be. For though they may be parted there is Still a chance that they will see There will be an answer, let it be. Let it be, let it be. yeah There will be an answer, let it be.
And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine on until tomorrow, let it be. I wake up to the sound of music Mother mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be, let it be. There will be an answer, let it be. Let it be, let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
- John Lennon/Paul McCartney
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Post by: Phillip Dampier on February 11, 2008, 12:59:12 am
The Toots Thielemans version of "Emmanuel (Colombier)" - One of my favorite reflective instrumentals for mourning
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Post by: Phillip Dampier on February 11, 2008, 01:00:24 am
Here is the Branford Marsalis version of the same.
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Post by: Peter John Shields on February 12, 2008, 12:51:30 am
No clips or links or stuff, but just to add, a long time ago on the thread about songs that remind us of Brokeback Mountain, I mentioned that Desperado, by the Eages, reminded me of Ennis. I could say the same thing here, it reminds me of Heath--maybe because it reminds me of Ennis. :-\
Yup, I posted that one on the afternoon of Jan. 22:
Goodbye, Michelle, my little one. You gave me love and helped me find the sun. And every time that I was down you would always come around and get my feet back on the ground. Goodbye, Michelle, it's hard to die when all the bird are singing in the sky, Now that the spring is in the air. With the flowers ev'rywhere. I whish that we could both be there. We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun. But the stars we could reach were just starfishs on the beach
That's beautiful Susiebk! Welcome to Bettermost by the way! :-*
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Post by: white_angel on February 22, 2008, 06:10:34 am
10 Things I Hate About You..
This song has captured my heart for Heath Ledger.. the song that reminds me of his beautiful face and lovely smile.
Ladies and gentlemen... The song Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You...
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[CHORUS 1] You're just too good to be true. Can't take my eyes off of you. You'd be like heaven to touch. I wanna hold you so much. At long last love has arrived. And I thank God I'm alive. You're just too good to be true. Can't take my eyes off of you. Pardon the way that I stare. There's nothing else to compare. The sight of you leaves me weak. There are no words left to speak. But if you feel like I feel. Please let me know that it's real. You're just too good to be true. Can't take my eyes off of you. [CHORUS 2] I need you baby, if it's quite all right, I love you baby, you warm a lonely night. I love you baby. Trust in me when I say It's OK: Oh pretty baby, don't let me down I pray. Oh pretty baby, now that I found you, stay. And let me love you, oh baby let me love you, oh baby.... Repeat Chorus 1 [To fade] I need you baby, and if it's quite all right, I love you baby, you warm a lonely night. I love you baby. Trust in me when I say: It's OK Oh pretty baby, don't let me down I pray. Oh pretty baby, now that I found you, stay. And let me love you, oh baby let me love you, oh baby.... I need you baby, and if it's quite all right, I love you baby, you warm a lonely night. I love you baby. Trust in me when I say: It's OK Oh pretty baby, don't let me down I pray. Oh pretty baby, now that I found you, stay. And let me love you, oh baby let me love you, oh baby....
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: souxi on February 22, 2008, 06:50:20 am
I watched that movie a few nights ago and broke my heart, again. I can,t hear that song now without thinking of Heath, and I don,t think I ever will now. :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Songs that remind us of Heath....
Post by: white_angel on February 22, 2008, 06:54:18 am
I watched that movie a few nights ago and broke my heart, again. I can,t hear that song now without thinking of Heath, and I don,t think I ever will now. :'( :'( :'(
Ii breaks my heart too! But I still would want to hear him singing.
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Post by: souxi on February 22, 2008, 07:15:03 am
Ii breaks my heart too! But I still would want to hear him singing.
Oh yes absolutly. He had a lovely voice I thought, and what a killer smile. It makes me so sad to think we,ll never see it again. :'(
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Post by: ednbarby on March 08, 2008, 12:41:13 am
Heard this one on the radio on my way home from work today, and certain lines really struck me. I realize it's about John Lennon, but it applies.
Empty Garden ~ Elton John
What happened here, As the New York sunset disappeared? I found an empty garden among the flagstones there. Who lived here? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop. And now it all looks strange. It's funny how one insect can damage so much grain.
And what's it for, This little empty garden by the brownstone door? And in the cracks along the sidewalk nothing grows no more. Who lived here? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop. And we are so amazed! We're crippled and we're dazed.... A gardener like that one, no one can replace.
And I've been knocking, but no one answers. And I've been knocking, most all the day. Oh and I've been calling, oh hey, hey, Johnny! Can't you come out to play?
And through their tears, Some say he farmed his best in younger years. But he'd have said that roots grow stronger, if only he could hear. Who lived there? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop. Now we pray for rain, and with every drop that falls We hear, we hear your name.
And I've been knocking, but no one answers. And I've been knocking, most all the day. Oh, and I've been calling, oh hey, hey, Johnny! Can't you come out to play, In your empty garden? Johnny? Can't you come out to play, in your empty garden?
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Post by: Front-Ranger on March 08, 2008, 01:05:57 am
Heard this one pn the radio on my way home from work today, and certain lines really struck me. I realize it's about John Lennon, but it applies.
Empty Garden ~ Elton John
What happened here, As the New York sunset disappeared? I found an empty garden among the flagstones there. Who lived here? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop. And now it all looks strange. It's funny how one insect can damage so much grain.
And what's it for, This little empty garden by the brownstone door? And in the cracks along the sidewalk nothing grows no more. Who lived here? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop. And we are so amazed! We're crippled and we're dazed.... A gardener like that one, no one can replace.
And I've been knocking, but no one answers. And I've been knocking, most all the day. Oh and I've been calling, oh hey, hey, Johnny! Can't you come out to play?
And through their tears, Some say he farmed his best in younger years. But he'd have said that roots grow stronger, if only he could hear. Who lived there? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop. Now we pray for rain, and with every drop that falls We hear, we hear your name.
And I've been knocking, but no one answers. And I've been knocking, most all the day. Oh, and I've been calling, oh hey, hey, Johnny! Can't you come out to play, In your empty garden? Johnny? Can't you come out to play, in your empty garden?
How poignant and beautiful!!
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Post by: Gabreya on April 26, 2008, 09:41:17 pm
"Is This The End"-Creed
Lately, I've been hearing one my favorite rock bands that unfortunately no longer together, Creed. I was listening to their song, "Is This The End", which is from the Scream 3 soundtrack and the song is very emotionally moving. This song and "One Last Breath" moves me. It makes me think about Heath. It makes me sad when I think about him when I listen to this song, but happy because he's free from all the sufferings of the world. The song also makes me think about Jake and how he's feeling. This song makes think of how each of them must've felt and their friendship. :( It chokes me up to think how it must've been for them.
The rage in my eyes Could have compared to the eye of a sun Then rain Took its course through the hands of the Son
Repent for all time The world is at war leaving all fault behind
So, is this the end for us my friend? So, is this the end for us my friend?
The stains in the sky Are there to remind us of man and his fight When two worlds collide One steals the life like a thief in the night So to the sky He holds the keys to your life and mine
So, is this the end for us my friend? So, is this the end for us my friend? So, is this the end for us my friend?
Well as though we rise As the day breaks the dawn As the moon hides the sun Oh, the sun
No more sorrow All those crying days are gone No more sorrow, now it's gone Now it's gone Now it's gone
So, is this the end for us my friend?
So, is this the end for us my friend? So, is this the end for us my friend? So, is this the end for us my friend?
So, is this the end for us my friend?
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Post by: ednbarby on April 27, 2008, 11:32:19 am
I love Creed and this song, too, Gabreya. One Last Breath used to remind me mostly of my own battle with depression that damn near killed me, and now it makes me think of Heath, instead. :(
One Last Breath
Please come now I think I'm falling I'm holding to all I think is safe It seems I found the road to nowhere And I'm trying to escape I yelled back when I heard thunder But I'm down to one last breath And with it let me say Let me say
Hold me now I'm six feet from the edge and I'm thinking That maybe six feet Ain't so far down
I'm looking down now that it's over Reflecting on all of my mistakes I thought I found the road to somewhere Somewhere in His grace I cried out "Heaven save me" But I'm down to one last breath And with it let me say Let me say
Hold me now I'm six feet from the edge and I'm thinking That maybe six feet Ain't so far down
Sad eyes follow me But I still believe there's something left for me So please come stay with me 'Cause I still believe there's something left for you and me For you and me For you and me
Hold me now I'm six feet from the edge and I'm thinking...
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Post by: Gabreya on April 27, 2008, 01:38:38 pm
Hello, ednbarby. That's another good song from Creed. I'm glad you'd beat your depression. And I understand how it makes you think about Heath. You know what's crazy? I get sad everytime I listen to either of their songs because they've broken up. They were one of the greatest bands ever! :(
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Post by: Gabreya on April 27, 2008, 03:21:41 pm
"I Must Be Dreaming" by Evanescence seems to say it all about how I feel most of the time. Ever since Heath had passed, I'd feel like I'm wallowing in depression for nothing as if I'm stuck in a horrible dream. Like everyone else, I feel like I'm stuck in an endless nightmare where Heath is just gone forever and never coming back. This song is definetly how I feel. :(
How can I pretend that I don't see What you hide so carelessly? I saw her bleed You heard me breathe And I froze inside myself And turned away I must be dreaming
We all live We all die That does not begin to justify you
It's not what it seems Not what you think No, I must be dreaming It's only in my mind Not in real life No, I must be dreaming
Have to know, I've got to tell someone Tell them what I know you've done I fear you But spoken fears fears can come true
We all live We all die That does not begin to justify you
It's not what it seems Not what you think No, I must be dreaming It's only in my mind Not in real life No, I must be dreaming
We all live We all die That does not begin justify you
It's not what it seems Not what you think No, I must be dreaming It's only in my mind Not in real life No, I must be dreaming
(fading) Not what it seems Not what you think I must be dreaming Lost in my mind Not in real life I must be dreaming