“The Living Years” by Mike + the Mechanics is one of those songs that always make me stop and reflect on all my relationships across the board especially the ones with my parents for we’re to honor and love them all the days of our lives (Exodus 20:12). This song has been on my heart lately. I first heard it when I was younger and it made me upset, angry, and sad for whatever reason. I guess I was going through emotions back then, but as an adult, I understand it better now.
This song explores regret when our parents have passed on and why we should have a relationship with them while they’re yet alive. We ought to listen and not just speak. Life is too short to harbor grudges, to point fingers and for misunderstandings. The song is full of so much love and so much regret that it’s super emotional, but not in an over the top way. The singer grieves his way through this song that it’s impossible for it to not tug at the heartstrings.
Don’t leave things unsaid. Let people know you care. Let them know you love them. Hold your loved ones a little longer. Kiss them and bless them. This song made me appreciate my loved ones even more than I could’ve understood back then.
Agreed. Applies to all our loved ones, especially our parents.
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Yes, absolutely!
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One of my favourite songs, and it certainly does pull at your heart. It is a wonderful song, with great lessons.
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Hear, hear!
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So true. Thanks for the shout out, too!
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You’re welcome, T.R.!
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It really does make you realize that whatever we have between ourselves and others is not worth wasting the precious moments we have here on the earth in bitterness.
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I absolutely agree!
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βKiss them and bless them.β Like that! Thatβs one of the song I used to listen to, thanks for the share; adding it to my throwback playlist! Be blessed!
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I’ll love to know the song you’re referring to. You’re utmost welcome!
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Diana, I appreciate this post so much. Family is vitally important to our well-being. I am blessed to still have my parents (in their 80s) sharing their insights, memories, and love.
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They certainly are and what a wonderful blessing for you! Thank you for reading and sharing; I appreciate it. May God continue to bless your loved ones.
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Mike + Mechanic.
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