Songs That Matter
Sometimes, we just can’t fix it. We want to, but the dynamics of the situation are beyond our ability to control. The lyrics of this classic song, Fix You, by Coldplay, capture this sentiment precisely.
When you try your best but you don’t succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can’t sleep
Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can’t replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
If you have a friend in crisis or in a slow downward spiral, do what you can to help. Be a friend. Even if you can’t fix it completely, do what you know you can do.
Encourage. Be there. Bring food. Send blessings. Pray. Listen.
Bring the face of one friend to mind. Think about the situation. You’ll know what to do.
Fix You
Click here to watch a rendition of Coldplay’s Fix You done by the Young at Heart Chorus. If you want to learn more about the Young at Heart Chorus, click here.
Worth Repeating
A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.
-Arnold Glasow
