Inspired by Devin’s great posts of poetry at “My Favorite Monsters,” I decided to try something rather poetic in this post.
How in the world does one come up with their funeral song beforehand? Would it be traditional such as “Amazing Grace,” or something epic like “I Did It My Way?” I was thinking about that recently when I recalled a beautiful funeral I attended where they played a song written and sang by the man who passed away. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house because the song he wrote was from his heart and his soul. It encapsulated his entire life in that one song. There really was no need to say anymore.
Do you have a song like that one? One song that encompasses all of your being—your entire life—your message to others upon passing? One that could be the only thing said at your funeral?
There’s some songs like “Refugee” by Tom Petty and “Gypsy” by Fleetwood Mac that have elements of me, and one that is very much me is “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin. Still, only one song seems to have both the most beautiful lyrics I’ve ever read and also poignantly showing how I feel about life and living and my advice. That song is “Drive” by Incubus. (Now, be sure and leave a comment to tell me what your song is, I would love to hear them):
“Drive” by Incubus
Sometimes, I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear
And I can't help but ask myself how much I let the fear
Take the wheel and steer
It's driven me before
And it seems to have a vague, haunting mass appeal
But lately I'm beginning to find that I
Should be the one behind the wheel
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
I'll be there
So if I decide to waiver my chance to be one of the hive
Will I choose water over wine and hold my own and drive?
It's driven me before
And it seems to be the way that everyone else gets around
But lately I'm beginning to find that
When I drive myself my light is found
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
I'll be there
Would you choose water over wine
Hold the wheel and drive
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
I'll be there