I've heard it said That people come into our lives for a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led To those who help us most to grow If we let them And we help them in return Well, I don't know if I believe that's true But I know I'm who I am today Because I knew you
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we'll ill be completely honest with you all......i have to write a graduation speach and i want to base it on some really WOW lyrics from a musical.....thats why im asking....so say the lyrics and the musical.
No matter how many times I hear "How Glory Goes," I cry. Even if you don't know the story, these lyrics mean so much. I would also say that "Beautiful" from "Sunday in the Park with George" is very moving.
There are so many others but one of the most recent that really struck me as important and wonderful: "Thought is suspect and money is their idol and nothing is okay unless it's scripted in their bible. But I know there's so much more to find just in looking through myself and not at them."...from SPRING AWAKENING
'We're not down on our knees, we're not praying We're not asking you please, we're just saying: Give us peace now and peace to hold on to Don nobis, dona nobis
You worked six days and rested on Sunday We can tear the whole mess down in one day Give us peace now and we don't mean later Don't forget you were once our creator Dona nobis, Dona nobis
We've got quarrels and qualms and such questions Give us answers, not psalms and suggestions So if we can't have the world we desire Lord, we'll have to set this one on fire! Dona nobis, Dona nobis!"
Some of the best lyrics that came out of that time. Bernstein was/is a fantastic lyricist. and Schwartz as well as Paul Simon wrote some beautiful lyrics for his Mass, which I think has some of the best musical theater lyric writing as well as music writing ever, barnone.
"Fenchurch is correct, as usual."
-Keen on Kean
"Fenchurch is correct, as usual."
- muscle23ftl
There's this really beautiful Sondheim/Stein song called "You Gotta Get a Gimmick" that I think might have some inspiring and useful messages for your graduating class.
"those you've pained may carry that still with them all the same, they whisper all's forgiven. still your heart says the shadows bring the starlight, and everything you've ever been is still there in the dark night." -Spring Awakening
also, the whole song "those you've known" is pretty amazing. and the harmonies are so beautiful!! love it.
Here's an inspiring message. Make sure you wear a derby and have a cigarette hanging out of your mouth-
Give 'em the old Razzle Dazzle Razzle Dazzle 'em Give 'em a show that's so splendiferious (sp?) Row after row will grow vociferious (sp?) -Fred Ebb, Chicago, 1975
Honestly, if you want something inspiring and moving, How Glory Goes is a good choice, though I don't know how much a song about a man asking God what heaven is like will fit into a graduation speech. Maybe a funeral? Our Time by Stephen Sondheim is a nice graduation song. Very moving.
I didn't even see the graduation speech post. I just saw the title of the thread and that was immediately the first song that came to mind. But I agree jv92, I wouldn't use those lyrics for a graduation speech. Although there is an interesting correlation with the lyrics between the afterlife and life after highschool. If you just read the lyrics with the new context in mind. Try it. It's very interesting. Still a little strange though.
"If you've got something to say, say it, and think well of yourself while you're learning to say it better." - David Mamet
"Mother cannot guide you. Now you're on your own. Only me beside you. Still, you're not alone. No one is alone. Truly. No one is alone. Sometimes people leave you. Halfway through the wood. Others may decieve you. You decide whats good. You decide alone. But no one is alone."
The summer's over but I'm still a girl Cavorting in my carnival crown From blossom to blossom my buzz like a bee Then glance in the mirror and who do I see? A middle-aged woman inhabiting me. Another winter in a summer town."
My season ended a long time ago But no one took the party tent down. . The pink paper lanterns still twinkle in place My young navy hero, his tender embrace That sapphire blue ocean, oh how can I face Another winter in a summer town? Oh God. . Oh God. . MYYYYYYY GGAAAWWWWDDDDDDD. .(creepiest note ever)
I get chills and a bit of teary-eyedness every time I hear those lyrics sung.