:: My City of Ruins ::

[bleeder]

Many of us are going through a rough time in life. Whether we are coping with the loss of a loved one, a divorce, a separation or even a beloved pet, we all have our crosses to bear.

 

I have been a fan of Springsteen for a long time. The Rising is one of his albums which I tend to draw lots of faith and inspiration from. One song in particular, helps to lift me up in my times of gloom and despair. That's 'The City of Ruins'. He wrote most of them for the 9/11 post events, but I am sure that it will help to inspire us in more ways than one. That's the magic of Springsteen songs.

 

I hope that it will help you with your pain, loss and grief. It's time for us to rise up.

 

 

My City Of Ruins Bruce Springsteen

 

There is a blood red circle

On the cold dark ground

And the rain is falling down

The church door's thrown open

I can hear the organ's song

But the congregation's gone

My city of ruins

My city of ruins

 

Now the sweet bells of mercy

Drift through the evening trees

Young men on the corner

Like scattered leaves,

The boarded up windows,

The empty streets

While my brother's down on his knees

My city of ruins

My city of ruins

 

Come on, rise up! Come on, rise up!

Come on, rise up! Come on, rise up!

Come on, rise up! Come on, rise up!

 

Now's there's tears on the pillow

Darlin' where we slept

And you took my heart when you left

Without your sweet kiss

My soul is lost, my friend

Tell me how do I begin again?

My city's in ruins

My city's in ruins

 

Now with these hands,

With these hands,

With these hands,

I pray Lord

With these hands,

With these hands,

I pray for the strength, Lord

With these hands,

With these hands,

I pray for the faith, Lord

We pray for your love, Lord

We pray for the lost, Lord

We pray for this world, Lord

We pray for the strength, Lord

We pray for the strength, Lord

 

Come on

Come on

Come on, rise up

Come on, rise up

Come on, rise up

Come on, rise up

Come on, rise up

Come on, rise up

Come on, rise up

Come on, rise up

Come on, rise up

[DAVO11]

its a great song and it made me cheerful thanks alot

 

You should post more songs like that on the forum.

[bleeder]

Thanks Dav. This song helped me through lots of rough patches and I hope it does help everyone here who's suffering from that similar pain or burden too.