This song was one of the things that saved me from suicide, or instead its better to say, that Christ worked through this song and in many other ways to save my life. He's still working on me, and I'm still learning how to die.
That is a beautiful way of saying that! Christ works through us, but also we use those gifts that have been given to us to bless others. Ultimately God is the one who is to give credit, but also we get some as well for the work and trust we live throughout our lives.
Jon, I don't know if you read these comments, but but I wanted to thank you for this song. I think sometimes we get so caught up in what we call "living life" that we lose perspective on "learning how to die." It's not only the realization that nothing is permanent but also learning how to die to ourselves as Paul describes - the giving up of our selfish ambitions to focus on what's eternal. Your song, to me, is a great reminder of this attitude we should be carrying throughout our days on Earth.
This song is a big reason why I decided to take a year off college and serve as a missionary over seas. I've never responded so emotionally to a song before, the reality that all of this life leads to our final surrender to God in death. All of our lives we live to prepare for that moment of sweet release. I got to meet Jon Foreman at a Switchfoot show, I told him how this song inspired me and then he gave me a manly bear-hug haha. Praise God!
My Aunt was diagnosed with cancer back in December. I could tell she was scared what the future held. While she waited to see what the next steps would be she encouraged me to go on a trip I had been putting off. She always encourages my singing and has told me before her diagnosis that she wants me to sing at her funeral. This song makes me think of things she would say to me if the cancer comes back.
I'm gonna miss you, I'm gonna miss you when you're gone She says, "I love you I'm gonna miss hearing your songs" And I said, "Please Don't talk about the end, Don't talk about how every living thing Goes away..." She said, "Friend, all along Thought I was learning how to take How to bend not how to break How to live not how to cry, but really I've been learning how to die I've been learning how to die" Hey everyone I've got nowhere to go The grave is lazy He takes our bodies slowly And I said "Please Don't talk about the end, Don't talk about how every living thing Goes away..." She said, "Friend, all along Thought I was learning how to take How to bend not how to break How to laugh not how to cry, but really I've been learning how to die I've been learning how to die, die I've been learning how to die"
I always come back to this song. I lost 2 grandparents in 2016, a cousin in 2017, my grandpa in 2019, and my aunt a few days ago. It's never easy, but this song is always here to ease the fear of death. Thank you for this beautiful gift Jon.
Eye-opening lyrics that show life’s purpose is beyond life itself...in fact if the purpose of life was life, that is circular logic and we would not be here. It’s awesome to know that all our ultimate deaths are not the end and our lives have meaning beyond the ephemerality of themselves.
You are such an inspiring artist! Thank you for writing and performing for us! I am praying that God keeps inspiring you and you are led by Him! He is our strength!
I'm pretty sure I was talking about breaking up with my boyfriend, whom I had been basically dating for almost 2 years at that point, seriously dating for 1 year, and after I broke up once dated for another year. He was there for me on my darkest days and encouraged me to my greatest heights, but I knew he would not nurture my relationship with Christ in the way I needed. Here I stand on the other side of the chasm I knew I was headed for, engaged to the most wonderful, Godly man I've ever met. God DOES have a plan. Trust Him and let Him lead your life towards down the path He calls.
I like this song. But then in the end his music is a kind of sell-out. For me that is a step to far. Unfortunately in today's times people are just not grounded enough anymore. He likes music, he likes playing, but all these merchandising around, I am sick of this. Therefore I prefer hardcore music. Agnostic front when they sing a song like united we stand, divided we fall. For me that is exactly the message for our time. We have to get it done, no playing around, no google, no amazon, no time for big luxury, people wake up.
This song was one of the things that saved me from suicide, or instead its better to say, that Christ worked through this song and in many other ways to save my life. He's still working on me, and I'm still learning how to die.
That is a beautiful way of saying that! Christ works through us, but also we use those gifts that have been given to us to bless others. Ultimately God is the one who is to give credit, but also we get some as well for the work and trust we live throughout our lives.
Jon, I don't know if you read these comments, but but I wanted to thank you for this song. I think sometimes we get so caught up in what we call "living life" that we lose perspective on "learning how to die." It's not only the realization that nothing is permanent but also learning how to die to ourselves as Paul describes - the giving up of our selfish ambitions to focus on what's eternal. Your song, to me, is a great reminder of this attitude we should be carrying throughout our days on Earth.
This song is a big reason why I decided to take a year off college and serve as a missionary over seas. I've never responded so emotionally to a song before, the reality that all of this life leads to our final surrender to God in death. All of our lives we live to prepare for that moment of sweet release. I got to meet Jon Foreman at a Switchfoot show, I told him how this song inspired me and then he gave me a manly bear-hug haha. Praise God!
This is the best TH-cam comment I've ever read. This makes me want to cry happy tears that this song exists
Still one of my favorite songs for reflection and reframing life for a bit. So easy to get caught up in the moment.
My Aunt was diagnosed with cancer back in December. I could tell she was scared what the future held. While she waited to see what the next steps would be she encouraged me to go on a trip I had been putting off. She always encourages my singing and has told me before her diagnosis that she wants me to sing at her funeral. This song makes me think of things she would say to me if the cancer comes back.
It’s 2023 & listening again…truly GOLD. God bless you Jon Foreman! We were so blessed to see you in Houston last month!
I'm gonna miss you,
I'm gonna miss you when you're gone
She says, "I love you
I'm gonna miss hearing your songs"
And I said, "Please
Don't talk about the end,
Don't talk about how every living thing
Goes away..."
She said, "Friend, all along
Thought I was learning how to take
How to bend not how to break
How to live not how to cry, but really
I've been learning how to die
I've been learning how to die"
Hey everyone
I've got nowhere to go
The grave is lazy
He takes our bodies slowly
And I said "Please
Don't talk about the end,
Don't talk about how every living thing
Goes away..."
She said, "Friend, all along
Thought I was learning how to take
How to bend not how to break
How to laugh not how to cry, but really
I've been learning how to die
I've been learning how to die, die
I've been learning how to die"
Thx
Thanks. good!
Nice 👍
I always come back to this song. I lost 2 grandparents in 2016, a cousin in 2017, my grandpa in 2019, and my aunt a few days ago. It's never easy, but this song is always here to ease the fear of death. Thank you for this beautiful gift Jon.
Amazing how God is bringing us all to this place together, I love you all in the name of Jesus Christ! my church,my family
he's somehow found a way to break and heal my heart at the same time. i'm crying rn.
Eye-opening lyrics that show life’s purpose is beyond life itself...in fact if the purpose of life was life, that is circular logic and we would not be here. It’s awesome to know that all our ultimate deaths are not the end and our lives have meaning beyond the ephemerality of themselves.
You are such an inspiring artist! Thank you for writing and performing for us! I am praying that God keeps inspiring you and you are led by Him! He is our strength!
I'm so moved by the lyrics. So profound. And the simplicity of the song adds to it.
Best regards from a Brazilian fan!! Come to Brazil, Jon!
vem mesmo!🙌
Please come! I'll sure go to your concert
This is actually very funny in 2020 since all these memes about Brazil came out a couple of months ago
@@chris-_-chros6493 kkkkk pior que é verdade
Vemmm
Thank you for making this song and doing this it has saved alot of people and me and my best friend used to listen to it before cancer
In this season, this winter, this song gives me such comfort
I came across this song years ago, so profound.
This is so beautiful and underrated
this is my new favorite song. The lyrics are gorgeous
A good, grounding song. Great tune and rhythm too
How beautiful voice how amazing song
Thanks I'm glad ...thank u
Por não paro de escutar e muito bom cara amo as músicas do Jon Foreman 2020 escutando
nice song!! Everything goes away!
beautifful song!
Une chanson trés belle.
Come to Argentina too!
If you ever perform in Montreal, please tell me. I'd be there
❤️
❤❤❤
last song... ty
Nowhere to go
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Men, if you once have free time, come to Ukraine, we too want meet with you. Andrew.
💜💜💜
Interesting
i’m just bored of life and ready to see what’s next
🙏
In Lak'ech Ala K'in.
i thought this is a tutorial
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I hate this song. Probably because I'm on the verge of it and I'm trying not to think about it
You’re loved and you’re enough. Please don’t think about it. Life can be better. Life will be better for you. Trust me.
How ya doin
Don't lose hope. This is not the end.
I'm pretty sure I was talking about breaking up with my boyfriend, whom I had been basically dating for almost 2 years at that point, seriously dating for 1 year, and after I broke up once dated for another year. He was there for me on my darkest days and encouraged me to my greatest heights, but I knew he would not nurture my relationship with Christ in the way I needed.
Here I stand on the other side of the chasm I knew I was headed for, engaged to the most wonderful, Godly man I've ever met. God DOES have a plan. Trust Him and let Him lead your life towards down the path He calls.
🙏
I like this song. But then in the end his music is a kind of sell-out. For me that is a step to far. Unfortunately in today's times people are just not grounded enough anymore. He likes music, he likes playing, but all these merchandising around, I am sick of this. Therefore I prefer hardcore music. Agnostic front when they sing a song like united we stand, divided we fall. For me that is exactly the message for our time. We have to get it done, no playing around, no google, no amazon, no time for big luxury, people wake up.
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