You Raise Me Up.

For Margaret Smith, the song that means the most to her is 'You Raise Me Up.'

She shares her story:

"The song that can have me weeping but has such wonderful memories is Josh Groban's 'You Raise Me Up' from the album Awake. 

The first time I heard this was in my brother's car driving around Queensland, Australia with my mum. It really touched my emotions deep down to my soul. The words have a deeper meaning with regards to my Mum giving me a good standing in life and giving me the strength to being able to face up to all adversities that life throws at me.

I know it helps me sort out problems because if I am down - when I play the song it invokes those fabulous memories of my time with my Mum and makes me strong again even though it makes me cry for all sorts of reasons.

Earlier this year I attended a Westlife concert and they sung their version of it and it got right in to my soul once more but with happier notes attached if you know what I mean."

For once I don't really have much to say on the song as EVERYONE knows this song! I've heard it at almost every funeral I've been to. But I think the song itself can be interpreted in different ways - the main way being a celebration of that person who has raised you up, whether their a parent or a friend or anyone who has influenced your life for the better.

I can't say I'm the biggest fan of Josh Groban, but that aside, I AM a fan of any lyrics that can give people strength and light up their days.

Thankyou so much Margaret for sharing your song & story :)

Here's the live version of the song!

"You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains. 

You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas.

I am strong, when I am on your shoulders.

You raise me up. 

To more than I can be."

xx