The Words
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Bella Swan and Edward Cullen couple from "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" (2010) - source: The Twilight Saga Official Facebook |
It’s
the last day of February; the month of love. Love; one word four letters. Easy
yet not so easy to be said. We’ve been talking about love during this whole
month, and now we reach the last post. Time flies, indeed. I’ve mentioned
before, that love is an easy word yet not easy one to be said. It’s amazing how
a single word could leave a very deep impression in human’s life, right?
Moreover for people who have been broken before, falling in love is a big deal;
moreover again, to admit that they fall in love is a way big deal. However,
there’s one thing I’ve learnt from my own experiences; that when love comes to
you, no matter how devastated you were from the pain and loss of the past, then
it’s the right time for you to open your heart and accept the love. Never deny,
never run, never hide. Let’s be brave to say the words, because it’s okay to
fall in love; It’s Okay, This Is Love.
“All
of the lights land on you, the rest of the world fades from view. And all of
the love I see, please please say you feel it too.” –Christina Perri, The Words
As
the last post for this month, I will present to you a song by American
singer-songwriter, Christina Perri, titled “The Words”. The ballad track was
released on January 26th 2015 as the third single served from her second studio
album. The album, titled “Head or Heart” was released on April 1st 2014.
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"Head or Heart" album cover - source: en.wikipedia.org |
“The
Words” is a song about a woman confesses her love towards the man she loves,
and at the same time convinces him, that it’s okay to fall in love. “And all of the noise I hear inside,
restless and loud, unspoken and wild. And all that you need to say to make it
all go away, is that you feel the same way too.” People say that there will
be sunshine after the rain; and that there will be new love after a broken
heart, as long as we’re brave enough to open our hearts and say the words. “And all of the steps that led me to you,
and all of the hell I had to walk through. But I wouldn’t trade a day for the
chance to say, my love, I’m in love with you.” They’ve both been hurt
before, and she knows so well that it’s not easy to open up their heart again
after all of the pain. They’re both fragile now, and she knows as well that it’s
scary to break down the wall that they’ve built surround their heart. “I know that we’re both afraid. We both made
the same mistakes. An open heart is an open wound to you.” However, love is
there to mend, and now it’s in his hand to make a choice. The art of letting go
the past is never easy, but she convinces him to rest assured; that her love is
his to choose, that her love can be his sanctuary, that the love won’t hurt
them. So just say the words; it’s love, and it’s okay. “And I know, the scariest part is letting go. Let my love be the light
that guides you home. And I know, the scariest part is letting go, ‘cause love
is a ghost you can’t control. I promise you the truth can’t hurt us now, so let
the words slip out of your mouth.”
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Christina Perri (left) and Colin O'Donoghue (right) from behind the scene of "The Words" music video making |
The
music video for “The Words” was directed by Philippe PaillĂ© and starred Colin
O’Donoghue. Perri personally wrote the song herself, along with David Ryan
Harris and David Hodges. The heartwarming melody and beautiful lyrics make this
song a perfect company for the closing of this month of love.
“And
in the wind of a heavy choice, love has a quiet voice. Still your mind, now I’m
yours to choose.” –Christina Perri, The
Words
“All
of the lights land on you, the rest of the world fades from view
And
all of the love I see, please please say you feel it too
And
all of the noise I hear inside, restless and loud, unspoken and wild
And
all that you need to say to make it all go away, is that you feel the same way
too
And
I know, the scariest part is letting go, ‘cause love is a ghost you can’t
control
I
promise you the truth can’t hurt us now, so let the words slip out of your
mouth
And
all of the steps that led me to you, and all of the hell I had to walk through
But
I wouldn’t trade a day for the chance to say, my love, I’m in love with you
I
know that we’re both afraid, we both made the same mistakes
An
open heart is an open wound to you
And
in the wind of a heavy choice, love has a quiet voice
Still
your mind, now I’m yours to choose
And
I know, the scariest part is letting go
Let
my love be the light that guides you home”
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