I was introduced to this song by way of a mentor when he shared the movie it is from with me. The film fits every one of those descriptions equally. It's also an Irish movie...so that didn't hurt my opinions of it. Now, the entire soundtrack is full of amazing songs. Anyone of them could have easily made it on this list. Some still may. But this song is just so gripping.
Song 15/Day15
"Leave," from Glen Hansard on the Academy Award Winning* motion picture soundtrack, Once.
* the Oscar was for the song, Falling Slowly
One of the things I love about this song is how raw Hansard sings it. The words are brutally honest and blunt. He doesn't pull any punches. It is full of heartache and struggle. But he sings with such strength and heart.
Music is a powerful thing. There is something cathartic about being able to vent frustrations out in a song like this. Not that they have to deal with heart break, but to put your voice (even if not on key, and whilst driving) into momentum of this song...is cleansing.
Today I'm sitting with an incredible view of the edge of a wood. The leaves are rustling in the chill wind. Many are beginning to turn. Lots of yellow. The windows are open and I'm half tempted to go for a hike, or exploratory stroll through the trees. This song, among others, would be a fantastic background track for such a hike. But on such walks I usually leave the iPod at home and just enjoy the nature sounds, or company of whoever is with me.
Some of my favorite lyrics are in the first verse into the chours:
And you won't disappoint meSuch pain and sadness. It's moving stuff.
I can do that myself
But I'm glad that you've come
Now if you don't mind
Leave, leave,
And free yourself at the same time
Leave, leave,
I don't understand, you've already gone
So enjoy today's song and the rest of the album!
"Leave" by Glen Hansard.
-Jesse
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