Candle in the wind

I have never been able to appreciate Elton John's songs, not until a few days back when I came across a TV ad about a compilation album of his.

The vocal was soothing, deep, and emotive -- something I failed to notice when I was a teenager.

And so memories crept back and I just couldn't forget "Candle in the wind (1997)", the tribute to Princes Diana on her tragic death. I remember my parent sitting in front of the television, eyes filled with tears as they watched Sir Elton John sang this at her funeral.

Till then, I only thought, Awww, its just a nice song, why the big fuss?

Not now anymore, I can't stop my emotions from flowing, Elton John's vocal was so touching, so what if he's gay? He's greeeeaaaaatttt! :D

Goodbye England's rose
May you ever grow in our hearts
You were the grace that placed itself
Where lives were torn apart
You called out to our country
And you whispered to those in pain
Now you belong to heaven
And the stars spell out your name

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your footsteps will always fall here
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend ever will

Loveliness we've lost
These empty days without your smile
This torch we'll always carry
For our nation's golden child
And even though we try
The truth brings us to tears
All our words cannot express
The joy you brought us through the years

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your footsteps will always fall here
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned our long before
Your legend ever will

Goodbye England's rose
May you ever grow in our hearts
You were the grace that placed itself
Where lives were torn apart
Goodbye England's rose
From a country lost without your soul
Who'll miss the wings of your compassion
More than you'll ever know

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And you footsteps will always fall here
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend ever will