I loved these songs in 1992.
In 1993 they became funeral songs. Forever attached to my memories of that day, that time, the sudden loss and pain, the nightmares, the heartache. Attached forever to the memory of losing such an important person from my world.
Long after the nightmares stopped, the heartaches eased and I could breathe again, everything would be ok until I heard one of these songs. Then I would be a mess, it would all come back. If I was at a party, it would be the end of the party for me. If I was in the car, I would have to pull over. These songs owned me and snuck up on me when I least expected it and caused damage all over again.
These songs will never be the same again, but these days I can listen to them without breaking down. I can smile. I can enjoy them again and can remember enjoying them in 1992, with him, before the funeral, before he died.
Some people that read this blog will know the day, the songs, the person and I hope you have also reclaimed these songs and can listen with a smile…
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Being a reader to your blog I'm unaware of the person your talking about, which is ok.
It's great to see that you were finally able to reclaim the songs.
(((( Hugs ))))
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Beautiful blog. I have had a similar experience with a certain song, a song that I loved and adored but could no longer listen to because of the memories attached to it. I spent a whole day playing said song over and over again until I was all cried out and could listen to it with dry eyes. It's now back to being a treasured favourite and I recently got a line from it inked on my arm, commemorating the loved one lost and affirming my belief in the words themselves.
It's lovely to know you have reclaimed these fantastic songs =)
Great blog toushka, and pleased that you can now enjoy the songs for the good times!!
And what awesome songs they are x
I'm glad that you can again enjoy these songs. I know what you mean – "American Pie" is a funeral song for me. Sometimes I can listen to it without breaking down, but not always.
i too have a song like that. Time does ease the hurt though. Thanks for following me, I am now following you too
It's amazing how a song can mean so much and evoke such emotions. It is good that you can now smile and enjoy them again.
Love this post.
Those aethereal links between certain songs and events never cease to amaze me.
There are entire albums that evoke such emotion I find them difficult to listen to. I'm glad the well of music is bottomless.
Oh that's really sad. Sweet Child O Mine reminds me of totally embarrassing myself in Year 12 singing this song on stage. Memories are unique to us all. x