The song was just released this week. When I heard it, it took my breath.

As someone on that side of the fence, hearing these words made me stop and think of others in my life... how my actions have affected them.

As hard as it is for me --- I never want them asking Why.

I can't wait for the official video from Rascal Flatts.... if it is like their past videos i'm sure it will be wonderful and appropriate.


Abbie

This is an older song...but very good.

How Do You Get That Lonely ~~ Blaine Larson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28FYBvuGGl8

"in the middle of a song"

my grandmother
my first cousin's son
my third cousin's son
not me, by the grace of God

(Abbie)
(Alffe)
(Nik-key)
(Addy)
(Burntmarshmellow)

and anyone grieving the loss of a loved one . . .

Thank you ((Abbie))

After Dad died, one of the songs I listened to all the time was How do you get that lonely.

Rascal Flatt's song Why was released on their Unstoppable album on April 7th, 2009. After hearing the song Why, a friend sent me the CD. It was only a month after the 1st anniversary of Dad's suicide. Like ((Alffe)), it dropped me to my knees. I still have trouble listening to it.......

I did research the song though, if anyone is interested.....
It was writen by Rob Mathes and Allen Shamblin. In an interview with CMT on April 8th, this is what the group had to say about the song....

I wanted to ask you about the song, "Why," and the line about leaving the stage in the middle of the song. What is it about that imagery that really spoke to you?

DeMarcus: That song, in particular, was a really tough one to cut because all of our lives have been affected by suicide. Gary and I had in uncle in 2001 that took his own life. ... We were very, very close to him, and we were affected by that greatly. We played music with him a lot and grew up with him. Joe Don, as well, had a friend in high school that took his own life. So I think that for us that song hit really close to home and dealt with a lot of emotions that we'd been feeling -- and dealt with it in a way that was so delicately put. We felt like it was something that we could sing about, dealing with a very difficult matter that a lot of lives are affected by. It could give you a little bit of hope and a little way to deal with a tragic situation.

Rooney: It's a story that you get in your mind as you hear the lyrics. My friend who committed suicide was 17, the summer before senior year. That second verse -- "In my mind, I keep you frozen like a 17-year-old" -- it's eerie to me and it's haunting. At the same time, it's a poignant message for the youth out there, for the teenagers out there, struggling and contemplating that decision, which they shouldn't make. That's why this song's got a lot of angst in it because it wants to let that [message] out of the bag -- that's not the answer. You don't have to do that. There's so much more in your life to live for. There are so many more people in your life that are going to be affected by a decision like that. That's why I do love that song.

((Reyn)) thank you for the hug, I really needed it

(((Nik-key)))

Thank you for posting your research into the background on that song.

A song I find myself listening to alot.....
I know Dad didn't mean to hurt me, but hurt me he did... deeply.
God I wish I could just see him, just one more time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU_38Y8crSY

STORM ~ By: Lifehouse

How long have I been in this storm?
So overwhelmed by the ocean's shapeless form
Water's getting harder to tread
With these waves crashing over my head

If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I'd see you
This darkness would turn to light

And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
I know everything will be alright
I know everything is alright

I know you didn't bring me out here to drown
So why am I ten feet under and upside down
Barely surviving has become my purpose
Cause I'm so used to living underneath the surface

If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If i'd see you
This darkness would turn to light

And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
And everything will be alright

And I will walk on water
You will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
I know everything will be alright
I know everthing is alright

Everything is alright
Everything is alright

........................................

Nik-key,

Thank you for the "history" of the song (Why). My mistake.. "Why" was just released as a single to radio this past week, the CD has been available for 6 or 7 months. (I double checked with a DJ friend of mine... he said the single has been out about a week to 10 days)


Abbie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3h84...eature=related


David

Putting this link back up as it just seems to fit right now... sorry for the repeat.

Why ~~ Rascal Flatts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXJquRA582s&feature=PlayList&p=DD35DC8CEF2 9206F&index=21

Hero ~~ Mariah Carey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxkCOuQfPGU