Song (lyrics) suggestions for my wedding...

KC2917
KC2917 Posts: 872
edited February 2012 in The Porch
I'm getting married in June and I got the green light to have some lyrics of a PJ song be one of the readings during the ceremony (granted the boss like it, of course). I thought about Hail Hail, but I already know the lyrics aren't "pretty enough" for her. Any suggestions?

BTW, she ok'd "picture in a frame" as our first dance song. I just wanted to share that because I'm pretty stoked about it.
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  • JTH
    JTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    "Hail, hail the lucky ones/I refer to those in love/Swore I'd love you till the day I die and beyond/Are we going to the same place/If so, can I come" ain't pretty enough? Who is this philistine you're marrying?

    I kid (maybe).

    Uh, how about "Just Breathe"?
  • Citizen Zack
    Citizen Zack Posts: 1,763
    Parachutes

    "I would have fallen from the sky 'til you, parachutes have opened now"

    "Wish the world could go again with love, one can seem to have it all...what a different life had I not found this love with you"
    "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them." - Thoreau

    No time to be void, or save up on life, you've got to spend it all
  • KC2917
    KC2917 Posts: 872
    JTH wrote:
    "Hail, hail the lucky ones/I refer to those in love/Swore I'd love you till the day I die and beyond/Are we going to the same place/If so, can I come" ain't pretty enough? Who is this philistine you're marrying?

    I kid (maybe).

    Uh, how about "Just Breathe"?

    That part's great, it's the egg rolling and stuff I don't think she'd like. Just breathe might work, I was hoping for something a little more obscure though.
  • KC2917
    KC2917 Posts: 872
    Citizen Zack wrote:
    Parachutes

    "I would have fallen from the sky 'til you, parachutes have opened now"

    "Wish the world could go again with love, one can seem to have it all...what a different life had I not found this love with you"

    That's a good one that I hadn't thought about. Thanks!
  • eladder
    eladder Posts: 414
    Just breathe is about death. My buddy had that at his wedding and the non idiots there (my gf and i) were amused. I think john does golden state is awesome (eddie singing). You can close your eyes (james taylor cover) that eddie and natalie maines did at wm3 show is great too. You are is nice as well but a bit funky.
    He was ok but wondering about wandering
  • JTH
    JTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    eladder wrote:
    Just breathe is about death. My buddy had that at his wedding and the non idiots there (my gf and i) were amused. I think john does golden state is awesome (eddie singing). You can close your eyes (james taylor cover) that eddie and natalie maines did at wm3 show is great too. You are is nice as well but a bit funky.
    It's about death? Every movie in every cinema is about death. Death sells.

    To say the song is "about death" is not really accurate. It's about living. And it's definitely a love song. Sure, death is mentioned in the song, but not in the sense that it's something that's impending.

    Hell, when Ed played the song in St. Louis, he dedicated it to a couple who were about to have their first baby and he told a story about the birth of his first daughter.

    "Hold me 'til I die" isn't all that different from "'til death do us part."

    YMMV.
  • stickman81
    stickman81 Posts: 437
    'Can't find a better man.' :twisted: :roll:
  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    Take your pick from this


    This broken wheel is coming undone
    And the roads exploding
    But you're keeping me strong
    Rolling along with you,...

    Love is a tower
    And you're the key
    Leading me higher
    When you let me in

    Keeping us close,... so close
    On down the line

    Sometimes I burn like a dot on the sun
    With no one knowing
    But you're keeping me strong
    Rolling along with you

    You are a tower of
    Strength to me
    The darkening hour
    Sees light again

    Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah
    Ooh wah, ooh wah, you are... you are

    Love is a tower
    Of strength to me
    I am the shoreline
    But you're the sea

    You are.
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  • dwhite76
    dwhite76 Posts: 2,801
    Out Of My Mind :lol:

    Just kidding Congrats :D
    Some words when spoken...Can't be taken back...
  • audiojams
    audiojams Posts: 6
    have im open (second half of the song play as you walk up the isle to the front to wait for your bride to be, as for a reading i like the beatles song "i've just seen a face", i have heard eddie sing the first two versus and the chorus as a little acapella between songs, always loved it, here are the lyrics from the part of the song he sang, theres more if you google the lyrics.


    I've just seen a face,
    I can't forget the time or place
    That we'd just met, she's just the girl for me
    And I want all the world to see we've met
    Na na na na na na

    Had it been another day
    I might have looked the other way
    But I had never been aware
    And as it is I dream of her tonight
    Na na na na na na

    CHORUS:
    Falling, yes I am falling
    And she keeps calling me back again

    repeat chorus
    push me pull me
  • KC2917
    KC2917 Posts: 872
    Thanks for the help! I'll run some stuff past her...
  • Kanye East
    Kanye East Posts: 782
    Just breathe is definitely not about death.
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  • State of Mind
    State of Mind Posts: 283
    How about some lyrics from Thin Air?

    Love can keep on moving,... in both directions...
    How to be happy and true...
    Is the quest we're taking on together...

    There's a light,... when my baby's in my arms...

    And I know she's reached my heart,... in thin air
    And I know she's reached my heart,... in thin air
    Yes I know she's reached my heart,... in thin air

    Or Amongst the Waves:

    Once outside the undertow
    Just you & me & nothing more
    If not for love I would be drowning
    I’ve seen it work both ways, but I am up

    Riding high amongst the waves
    I can feel like I
    Have a soul that has been saved

    Gotta say it now
    Better loud
    Than too late
  • javis el errante
    javis el errante Buenos Aires Posts: 6,144
    Play a live version, very loud and noisy, of Yellow Ledbetter when the party is over, and you want them to fucking leave the premises... That's what I'd do if I ever get married...
    ... I am not in the business of being liked anymore ...

  • evolution22
    evolution22 Posts: 23
    Just Breathe is an extremely tragic song. Yes it's about love but is VERY MUCH also about death. The song is references true love which will one day have to confront death, either literally or metaphorically. The song acknowledges death in the first and last lines.
    "I had a false belief, I thought I came here to stay, We're all just visiting..."

    "So if you've got a heart and give it away, and someone breaks it, fuck 'em."
  • colors blend
    colors blend Posts: 202
    PJ is not the best for straight forward love songs.... If u dig zeppelin try "thank you"
    you're god and you've got big hands
  • NothingBetterThanLeatherman
    NothingBetterThanLeatherman Posts: 145
    If u like the foo fighters try miracle off in your honor

    "Crazy but I'm relieved this time
    Begging for sweet relief of blessing in disguise
    Dying behind these tired eyes
    I've been losing sleep, please come to me tonight

    Hands on a miracle, I got my hands on a miracle
    Leave it or not, hands on a miracle
    And there ain't no way, let you take it away

    Everything that we survived
    Its gonna be alright, just lucky we're alive
    Got no vision I've been blind
    Searchin' everywhere, you're right here in my sights

    Hands on a miracle, I got my hands on a miracle
    Leave it or not, hands on a miracle
    And there ain't no way, let you take it away

    Hands on a miracle, I got my hands on a miracle
    Leave it or not, hands on a miracle
    I got my hands on a miracle
    And there ain't no way, let you take it away

    Take it away, take it
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  • eladder
    eladder Posts: 414
    evolution22 wrote:
    Just Breathe is an extremely tragic song. Yes it's about love but is VERY MUCH also about death. The song is references true love which will one day have to confront death, either literally or metaphorically. The song acknowledges death in the first and last lines.

    Gotta agree w this evolution person w the strange profile pic. If you think this song is appropriate for the beginning of a union aka marriage youve got to be kidding or youre just really "interesting". Ive been to some shows and ed as either dedicated it someone who lost someone or someone who almost did (cancer survivor). I am all about freedom of interpretation but this song doesnt hide much. Literal and metaphorical references to DEATH throughout. Maybe just breathe would be a good 25th or 50th anniversary song but a bit depressing for a wedding. Cmon man.
    He was ok but wondering about wandering

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