How to Save a Life

We take so many things granted and I have said this one too many times in my blog. Reminder.

Today’s song of the moment, is by The Frays- How to Save a Life.

Something as simple as listening can make a difference to a person. It can provide hope, solace, most importantly, it can be that one thing that makes a person choose life over death.

The Fray- How To Save A Life

Step one you say we need to talk

He walks you say sit down it's just a talk

He smiles politely back at you

You stare politely right on through

Some sort of window to your right

As he goes left and you stay right

Between the lines of fear and blame

You begin to wonder why you came

CHORUS: Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

Let him know that you know best

Cause after all you do know best

Try to slip past his defense

Without granting innocence

Lay down a list of what is wrong

The things you've told him all along

And pray to God he hears you

And pray to God he hears you

CHORUS:Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life

As he begins to raise his voice

You lower yours and grant him one last choice

Drive until you lose the road

Or break with the ones you've followed

He will do one of two things

He will admit to everything

Or he'll say he's just not the same

And you'll begin to wonder why you came

CHORUS:Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

I was watching the video of this song, on you tube. These words were randomly shown. I find it amazing how a phrase can mean so much:

1. Listen
2. Let it go
3. Don’t be scared of death
4. Laugh
5. Talk to some one
6. Breathe
7. Cry
8. Forgive
9. Release fear
10. Open up
11. Remember
12. Have faith
13. Love

For those who couldn’t get the theme of the song, thus the blog entry, allow me: People can fall into the vicious downward spiral of depression that can lead to several things like self exile to even suicide or atleast thoughts of it. Trust me, the downward spiral isn’t a very exciting ride.

As a friend… as a human… something as little as listening to them, being there for them… could help. Something that wouldn’t cost anyone anything, can save a life.

I know I don’t call people as much as I want to, but I am always there for you.

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