I'm so sorry brother. I wish I could tell you it gets easier but it doesn't. My wife of 22 years died 9 months ago. I'm angry, filled with rage and anger. I separated from the church got fired from the Department and drink and cry myself to sleep every night. I hope your journey is easier and you can make better choices than me. Love always
I was just diagnosed with Cancer. I always sang this to my children when they were small…My Son loves this song. I may have it sang at my funeral. Man, I don’t want leave them. They are my world. Please pray for me.🙏🏾
Jodie , you must believe that cancer is NOT a death sentence ! It's just one word in your sentence.. It's rather a life sentence ; It pushes one to live ! You are going to be OK , Believe that ! ❤
God is Good and your survival is dependent on your attitude. Take this as a bump in the road. A wise person told me it is not a sentence, just an inconvenience. Don't forget to laugh as laughter is the best medicine. Praying for all of us who have encountered cancer. 🙏
My husband came home told me when I die I want “Hope you Dance” played at my service. One year later, he passed away unexpectedly. The song was for us. I try, sometimes hard
This performance by this wonderful artist is such a terrific way to think about life and what we do with our lives. May holy grace wrap you in fond memories.
This is why, when people ask, "What kind of music do you prefer?" I answer, "Good music." I doesn't matter what genre, there are always standouts that rise above. This is one of those.
yeah i remember a friend teased thinking i didnt listen to the music from our own culture and i couldnt help but think that i will literally listen to almost anything that sounds nice, has a nice beat, melody, message, etc. you'll miss out on a lot of gems if you stick to just one genre, language, etc. not that it's bad to have a favorite, just dont like putting down other ones
Still listening in 2024! I dedicated and gave this single song CD to my sister when she was pregnant with her first born after multiple miscarriages/difficult life/tough marriage. I just hoped she could “Dance” and look forward to the love & be who she always has been-inspiration/leader/friend and strong & courageous woman❣️ She now has 2 beautiful children and “Dancing” best she can.
I wanted this song at my only daughter's wedding, I was reminded that it's their wedding, not mine even though it's the only request I made for an extravaganza that I paid for. Am I bitter? No. Just hurt, sad, and regretful. Bitter would have been too easy on her!!
I’ve been reminded of this song from Netflix’s Love is Blind. Reading of your comments made me cry. To all of you who have a story to share, please share it. Art has such a beautiful of helping us connect and relate. Wishing you all happiness and love, I hope YOU dance ❤
I surprised my mother with a mother daughter dance at my wedding in 2017 to this song...I lost her in 2020...the whole dance we laughed and cried and I hold onto those memories so tightly
I dedicated this song to my daughter when she was a little dancer and now she has gone to join our lord in heaven and I still dedicate this song again. I hope she’s dancing among the angels. God Bless you my angel. I love you more than life itself. 💔💋
I can't remember the name of the person who wrote it but apparently when she wrote it she was going through a really bad divorce and was on the coast of Florida and that made her think of the line I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean.
Mark Sanders & Tia Sillers Tia: But the whole thing started when I was at the beach by myself, and I was standing at the ocean, feeling so tiny and inconsequential. And then I went into the writing appointment with Mark with this list of ‘I hopes,’ like ‘I hope this’ and ‘I hope that’.”
In 2004, I got the call that my Dad passed away. Dad had a hard life and he had problems expressing how he felt. Your stereotypical Midwest farmer tough man. I got in my work van to drive home after the news he died and this song started when I started the vehicle. The song is everything I know he wanted for me. I was a bit of a freespirit and he was set in his ways. I knew that day he felt God's unconditional love and this song was his message to me.
To my mother who is now 62 and has been wheelchair bound since she was in her 30's, if there's a God in heaven, when your time comes... I HOPE YOU DANCE! All my Love mom.
I absolutely love this song. Living in Zimbabwe is not easy. Life can be tough. But I always give faith a fighting chance. I dance even with tears rolling down my face. I hope the sun shines on our country soon.
Never settle for the path of least resistance. Living might mean taking chances, but they’re worth taking. Loving might be a mistake, but it’s worth making. That is some underrated advice
@@pulsarlights2825 Yes Amen that is according to Matthew 7:15. However this wasn’t a prophecy, it was encouragement. This is something God spoke to my spirit when I was feeling down so I figured I would encourage someone else. God Bless and in all things, gain understanding before judging others.
Im 32 my mom dedicated this song to me and Would never forget it I’m so lucky to have a mom like her! I Hope if she ever comes back here and listens to this song she sees my comment love you mom you’re the best mother a girl could ask for! ❤
I spent a majority of the night crying at the loss of my mom...this was the song i needed today. She chose it for me to hear. Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance. You got it, Mama! #SandyStrong
Lost my mom 2 years ago.... it still hurts...so sorry for your loss but our moms live foever in our hearts. One day when it's time we'll dance with them in paradise. Oh yes... we will dance :)
My two year old daughter has Cerebral palsy and I am dedicating this song to her... Currently rocking her to sleep as this song plays in the back ground.
This has been my song to my daughter since before she was born, she turned 17 in May and will graduate next year with honors. My best wishes to you and your daughter 💜
@@lyndseykylie1454 thank you sharing that with me. It is my prayer that my daughter will be able to enjoy life as "normal" as possible. I pray she's able to succeed in every area of life and one day be a mommy..
This song reminds me of my Mom who used to dance everyday with her 3 daughters. My Mom and Older Sister both went home with Jesus last year. I praise The Lord I still have my other older sister. My Mom taught all my girl classmates to dance at our slumber birthday parties every year of my childhood. My Mom was just a Queen and role model to so many girls and women. I miss her so much. Thank you for this beautiful reminder Leeann. God Bless You!!
I dedicate this song to myself. For many many years I've been battling with eating disorders, depression, grief.. I stopped being happy I stopped going out of the house, I packed on the lbs. Well today I decided to get up and dance. I will fight. Every day I will dance to better myself and improve my life.
Good for you with your decision! And if there are days when you stumble, or sit back down, remember you can always get back up and dance again. I wish you the best! God bless you!
My sis In- law send me this song and she said "I dedicate this song to you my strong woman..She understood what I was going through in her younger brother's hand.. This song took me through 2020 when i finally left the abusive marriage even without my children 😢,I found my peace and hope one day i will unite with my kids again. This song still gives me strength till today in 2024❤
I told a father's a few years back, that his daughters would come looking for him, when they turned 18. The mother has left him while he was at work. There were two little girls, both under 3. The oldest girl turned 18, and that very same day, called her father's sister's and wanted contact information. I know this happened to another of our friends. She also contacted her father's family. A parent will always have a bond with their children, no matter what happens. 💕
Drove to a secluded place, screamed, cried and pounded on the steering wheel after my mom was murdered. And to my astonishment, this song began to play in the radio. It changed my life. I just know it was her. I lived and loved since and passed the song to my beautiful daughter
Wendy it was a God thing that this song came to you. It's wonderful that your mom was able to send this message to you when you most needed it. Wishing you peace and comfort. ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss my dear, i hope your daughter dances and passes that love along and may your family's hearts be warmed forever by this song and many more songs of hope, love and perseverance. sending warm and loving energy to you and yours. I wish I could give you a great big hug and I hope the pain becomes a little bit more tolerable. I know that kind of pain lingers, but it's finding ways to live with that pain and not become consumed by it. I heard the most beautiful expression yesterday that brought me to tears while watching a movie and, in this movie, the widow says to her stepdaughter, telling her about her deceased love of her life "he wrapped a string of lights around my heart." I know that I am a complete stranger, but pain is something I am all too familiar with and anytime I hear about someone who has experienced a terrible tragedy, I cannot help but become overwhelmed with emotion because I don't just empathize, I am a highly sensitive empath and I just want so badly to help everyone I meet or hear about with their pain and let them know that even if we are strangers, I care and I wish I could heal their pain. I hope I haven't rambled on too much. May peace and love be with you and those that you love and may it protect you and them as well.
My beautiful wife Evelyn and I used to sing this song together ❤️ every time it was played on the radio. She's dancing in heaven now with the angels. Love you hon. 😍
May she rest in peace 🙏 🪦 I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife 😞 I can't imagine how it'd feel to lose mine. We been together since I was 13 and she was 12. I'm 27 and she's 26 now
I was crowned queen of our Alumni School last year at our reunion & a dear friend who had been in a wheel chair since 2010, unexpectedly rolled up to me & we danced while he was in that chair. It was memorable. Last week he was killed in his motorized wheelchair by a truck. With tears, I'm dedicating this song to him. You're truly dancing now, my friend.
Hi Brenda , I was so touched & saddened by your story ! Sometimes we have to let go of the life we've planned & accept the one that is waiting for us ! We never know what tomorrow may bring ! You Take Care Friend 🇭🇲
This song is motivational. Basically tells you to keep moving forward no matter what. When life gets hard give faith a chance to make life better for you. And when the opportunity comes take it full on. There will be mountains (obstacles) but don't be afraid keep going never give up but give faith a fighting chance. Always stay hungry and keep growing. Mom hopes you never had to go thru tough times but those tough times is what makes you who you are. I wish much success and prosperity to everyone reading this, no matter what you do in life. Stay hungry for more, take the path least traveled and keep faith burning
Wonderful comment; it's not for me to conclude what is meant by "stay hungry for more". But in certain philosophies, and religions; it is believed that "the person who can do with "the least" tends to be "the freest"!
My Momma died just after Christmas 1999; and when I heard this song for the first time it was like she was speaking to me from the beyond. 25 years later I'm still brought to tears by gratitude for this song
My son passed away suddenly a year ago. This was his go to song. His Birthday is today May 20th , he would have been 39. I find myself listening to it over and over, sad but very comforting. I had it played at his funeral as his friends walked into the church.
Mothers pain is so universal and so sad. But your baby is in God's hands cradling him. He'll take over for now. Until both united. God's work cont. RIP. Angel flies high.
Doctors wasn't sure if my son was going to make it after birth, he's two now use to sing this to him when I was pregnant with him. Also sung it in the NICU to him. Very special song. He's had two diaphragm repairs now and doing awesome. God is a miracle worker!
I’m here laying in bed after healing from the toughest year of my life & just feeling & knowing how much I love and appreciate having my parents be here for me still ❤️ I know it won’t always be this way, so while we’re all still here I just had to come here and say I love you both. Mom, this is your song ❤️
We played this at my late wife's celebration, at her request. I look at it as a personal unique message to only me! Oh how I miss Her even now nearly two years on
I think you're right! The central idea in this song is that life does not go on forever, and you need to find the joy in life and embrace it before you no longer have the option. Sweet song.
*This song is a shout out to people who* *left toxic relationships, bullied, came* *out of depression, survived any form* *of cancer, harmful addictions and for those that was* *mentally or sexually* *abused. Shout out to those incredibly* *resilient individuals who have had to* *rely on their automobiles for shelter.* *Also a shout out to people in loving* *marriages that's still going strong* *This one is for YOU*
Love is blind definitely made me look at this song again. It’s so beautiful and I can see why it is dedicated to someone’s child. I have to remember to dedicare this song or another to my kids when they are able to understand the meanings to the lyrics. I love that Zack and Bliss ended up married. They are my fav couple on that show.
Dang, may want to edit a spoiler alert into your comment :c. I decided to listen to this song before watching their wedding and now I know the outcome 😢. I was also foolish to dip into the comments section lol
i lost my mom when i was 16. now that i’m 23, this song has a whole new meaning for me. i never appreciated it until now. i know what you’ve been through and you’re never alone. i wish you all the happiness and healing 🤍
Same here. My mom used to BLAST this song in the car at max volume and would randomly turn it off to catch us kids signing along. 😂 Your mom is going to be so proud of you when you get married and have your first dance. ❤
You're mom will definitely be with you. NO doubt about that. She will be laughing, dancing, and hugging you the entire wedding. I hope you feel her presence. Big hugs. Losing a parent is soo hard. I am so sorry for your loss. She will ALWAYS be with you.
My mother passed away back in 2019. When making her memorial video for the funeral she had asked me before she passed to use this song as a dedication to me. To this day I still cry listening to this song
I would be very grateful if this song speaks to the souls of others as it speaks to me. "I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean..." Well... that will always be true for me. I lived with my parents on a 36-foot sailboat when I was 7-12, and there were many times when there was nothing on the horizon for 360 degrees- in day, and in the middle of the night. If you want to feel small in relation to God or the world, you should spend a calm new moon night alone on the deep seas. It will quite literally change you as a person. Being surrounding by nothing but the night sea is virtually the same thing as traveling to outer space. Nothing but pitch black below you. Nothing but stars in their brightest fullest majesty above you. There is no cathedral in the world that can make you feel more in the presence of God. Strangely, utter solitude and isolation makes you feel like you are most at home. You look up and see an indescribable wonder of simplicity and complexity existing effortlessly together. And then you look over at your Dad, silently keeping watch and a hand on the tiller, and you know that you are home. At home with family among nothing but the stars. If you believe in God, you will never find a better place to feel His presence. I assure you.
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful doesn't seem enough! I'm imagining it now. How fortunate you are to have such wonderful parents who gave you such beautiful memories and love to last an eternity.
" I hope you dance" is tattooed on my right foot. My Mom gave me this advice when I suddenly lost the hearing in my left ear...15 minute "episode" and it was gone and I was left with the constant snowy tv sound in my head. I was a RN and prayed it would not change my career. It didnt... 15 years later my brain has taught my ears to listen in stereo again. The human body and mind are amazing. I thank my Mom for not letting me give up and keep listening to the music. Never stop dancing🙏
Much love and prayers RN. God Bless your Mom for the wonderful advice! I wish you only the very best!! Such a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!👍👋🙏✌️❤️
@@DannyWJaco happened to me when my Prince Charming passed away. Never found anyone that could come close to him. Now I'm 70, gave up, got 8 cats for company. Too old to start over again. But I always post this song to my daugther, hoping she will find the right one eventually. No luck so far, but always hopeful.
@@Butterball121252 partner relationship are life long but parent relationships are not, I just hope your daughter cherishes your love and doesn’t take it for granted because I miss my father.
I Thank God for this song 🙏🙏💕, l am definitely going through a Difficult Time after losing my job my friends! Please 🙏🥺 Pray for me and my son, struggling with finances and food 😭! God Bless 🙏❤️ you 😇🙏my Brother's and Sister's for your Prayers 🤲🙏❤️. Sincerely Mr Carl J Gwizdala Sr.
This was my song that I danced to with my grandfather at my mother's wedding. He passed away not too long after that, and then my mother passed away five years ago. I can't say it gets easier, because itdoesn't. You kind of just get used to the empty hole. But the good memories outweigh the bad ones.
My mom has been gone since I was 10. I’m almost 22 now and every moment hurts without her. I think this would be her message to me if she was still here.
Hey there, my Mom left this world when I was 10 years only, too. I am now 36 and still miss her very much in my life. A couple of days ago I dreamed of her playing catch with my son and me. It is like she wants me to know she is still with me and my kids or how she would love to be around with us. I still don't know how, but you and me will have to learn to live and be happy without our Mums. I believe they are not gone forever. We will see each other again one day.
I was a teen. About Jaci's age when my mom bought her CD for me. I was at home washing dishes and listening and in tears. My mom was holding me and dancing with me. I felt pure love and spiritual attention. Thank you Mommy...thank you Jaci. Her music will always touch my heart in a deep way.
I was going to dance with my mother to this song at my wedding. She passed away six months before we got married. Four years ago, and the pain will never go away. I miss you Mom! A few years of marriage, two cross-country country moves I have to say my life is pretty good. I have an angel to look out for us. To anyone reading this comment, never fear the mountains in the distance. Go for your dreams. You will not regret it!
I have been lucky to have both my parents into my 50s but my Dad died last year and my Mom, with whom I am really close, has poor health. This song makes me cry, as it is, but if I listened to it after that fateful event, I am sure I would be a blubbering mess. My Mom always encouraged her kids to get out there and do what they can - Go Dance!!
I’m 38 years old. I’ve sat out most of my life. I’ve never really “danced.” I’ve had a decent enough life, have many happy memories, especially from my youth. But I’ve taken almost no chances on my own. Never took any chance at love. Always took the path of least resistance. And lately, I’ve felt very tired...and lost that sense of wonder I once had for life. This song is very bittersweet for me. As I’m sure it is with most everyone. I hope everyone, at some point in their life and in whatever capacity they can and that has meaning for them, “dances.”
You never know in this life. I had 30+ years of a very difficult life, and then in 2000 met the best woman in the world, and we've been married now for 17+ years. Keep the faith!
For the most part you’re right. But if you look hard enough you’ll find it. It’s mostly smaller and undiscovered artists. You definitely don’t hear songs like this on the radio anymore. Mainstream music is shit. This song will always be amazing and is timeless.
This song really helped me when she asked promise me to give faith a fighting chance, when I became schizophrenic in 2000....Now life is Heavenly! Thank you Lee Ann Womack! I took your advice and it saved my soul!
My mom used to play this for me when I was little. She’s expected to pass any minute now. This song was her love letter to me and my little sister. Now it’s my promise to her.
Wow that was beautiful 🥺 I'm so sorry for your losing your mommy 💖 I can't imagine I don't think we are ever ready to lose our parents stay strong in Jesus 💜
When my brother died, I swear my mom listened to this for 6 months on repeat. It got her through the toughest time of our lives....music is powerful, powerful stuff!!!
joseph Smith I know how she feels...I listened to this song since i first heard it.....I lost my mom in 88 and it still helps me cope with the feeling of emptiness....when one feels like sn orphan with no dad or mom....lucky are the ones who still have their parents to love because we only have one of each....
Played this at my late wife's funeral. Neither of us were really country fans, but running a country music station brought us around. Still can't listen to this without tears. Brings me back to the good and bad days...
I am hoping this song is played at my funeral, it tells of my deepest love I have for each and every one of them..to dedicate to all my loved ones and friends.. especially my young nieces and nephews..with this world as crazy and unpredictable as it is now I wonder how it will be for them when they reach my age of 71 and it really scares me.. so, my sweet Jesus, please continue to watch over not only them all, but ALL the youngsters on this planet.. peace and love to you all..❤️🙏❤️
My sister used this song at the 18th birthday party of my niece with their memories of pictures. My niece is now 36 & she has danced to her calling. Thank You for such inspirational lyrics.
Sorry for your loss!! May her soul R.I.P..I lost my sweet girl 2 yrs ago and today is her bday..I'm at work on my break listening to this song and crying I miss her so much
The lines about not giving yourself cause to "Look back and wonder" When I was a young lady and this song had just come out, I focused on Womack. ...but those back up vocals are so haunting to a woman about to break 40, when she's struggling to not regret parts of her past and is worried she doesn't have much of a future left before the next trip to the hospital leads to an obituary...
Do not know why this never gets old...........an Anthem for Eternal Hope for all who want to listen to the words of Eternal Hope.........WOW !!!!!!!!!!!
After my Dad passed away in 2016, I found this song and cried my eyes out because I could hear my Dad voice saying these words to me after he left this earth to comfort me. 6 years later and I still cry. I love this song. It means a lot to me.
Your comment made me cry, like this song, sorry for your loss. I lost my father too, 2014, were at 2023 and I still miss him so much. I know your pain. 💜
Im sobbing bcs I’ve heard this song back when I was in high school I’m 29 now and when my dad died 1 year ago and I’m relistening to this song I think of him telling me these stuff he was my true love and I miss him so much
My mom wanted to dedicate this song to her kids at her funeral. She later didn't want a funeral but we did play it on the day we spread her ashes. Today is her birthday. I listen to this song when I miss her most.
My oldest sister dedicated this song to me. Last year she was diagnosed with glioblastoma. Keep fighting strong Patti, as will I so I can fulfill this song for you. I love you ♥️
As a mother this was the song I chose to dance with my son at his wedding. This song means the world to me. If only everyone played this just once a day I think many lives would be changed! God Bless!
My wife chose this song also when she danced with my son at his wedding. It never fails to bring a tear to my eye thinking about our sons and now their children. Life is short. Dance when you have the chance.
After my daddy died when I was 7, my counselor gave me a journal called the I Hope You Dance journal and it had the lyrics in the front. I wrote in that journal so often and still to this day, this song gives me so much hope. The lyrics meant a lot to me then and even now.
@KeatingWoodman404 1 day ago Hello 👋 Emmy, how are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Keating woodman and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
This song will be given to All that I left behind. Didn't want to get this damn AML but such is life... DANCE I HOPE YOU DANCE I HOPE YOU DANCE, cause I ALWAYS have!!
JACLYN It's more like a ball n chain, but what a great song it is, but I have suffered for some time now and you know what helps me along, is the song DONT FEAR THE REAPER by Blue Oyster Cult, it makes me get up and SAY screw you take me if you want, I will then be FREEE.
I'd heard this song years ago but never really paid much attention to it. Then the other month I found myself awake in the small hours, in bed, after being forced into bankruptcy, parted from my wife, 44 years old with no kids and no money, at rock bottom in my life. Somehow this song popped up and I played it over and over all night, balling my eyes out in tears. Not my usual genre but a great song is a great song.
My little sister passed 2 years ago aged 35. I cry when I listen to this but it's such a beautiful song and I'm sure our beautiful sisters are up there dancing.
Reading y’all’s comments with this beautiful song playing in the background brought me to tears. Thank you all for sharing your beautiful memories with us.
My mom passed away when I was 24. I'm now 33, and this was her favorite song. I listen to it at least once a week. Words cannot Express how much I still miss her!! ❤❤❤❤
Love never dies , nor does the memories. I lost my dad 16 years ago . I'm turning 21 soon and I still hurt the same ...still miss him the same ...just learned to live with it. Learned to dance with a limp
So sorry. I lost my 67 yr old cousin last night and I put this song on my profile page for her- Debby I will miss you until we meet again, and I love you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping her in your memories and in your heart is the best thing you cand do to continue the road that is life. She will live on in your heart and your memories forever and she would definitely want you to dance.
My momma passed away 6/14/2019 a day before my baby shower for her third granddaughter. This one of her favorite songs that she loved to sing and every time I hear it I think about her and how much I loved to hear her sing it.
My mother also use to play this song and sing to my brothers and I. She passed away 13 years ago. It's the one song that keeps us brothers closest when it comes on.
Absolute motivation. Paying attention everyday now. 76 next month. Where did the time go? holding out for more, not done yet. May god stay with me in my fight to remain something needed.
@Marie.. Country music and Soul are my first go to genres. Gladys Knight has a cover of this song but love Lee A. Womack's better. Liked the country spin to this 💓.
This is one of the most beautiful, inspiring songs that has really touched my heart ❤. I'm going through some of the most painful things right now. My mom had passed away on June 13th and my goddaughter had passed away on June 30th. Not to mention, I am about to face being homeless and broke alongside my daughter who has autism. This cut is the remedy that I truly needed to hear. Kudos to Lee Ann for writing a great song. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
"When you come close to selling out, reconsider." Highly undervalued advice.
"In the hour of adversity, be not without hope, for crystal rain falls from black clouds." Persian Poem.
God love you!
I think about those important words of advice a lot these days 🤔
@@camilleharris4292 Faith Baby faith!! The world is about to undergo more pain yet God's people will rise and fight the devil!!
praise you Lord Jesus Christ, my savior❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I had this song played for my my wife at her memorial service. I love you Debra, always will till my life is done
Beautiful 😇
I think of my friend Debbie when I listen to this song 😢❤
I'm so sorry brother. I wish I could tell you it gets easier but it doesn't. My wife of 22 years died 9 months ago. I'm angry, filled with rage and anger. I separated from the church got fired from the Department and drink and cry myself to sleep every night. I hope your journey is easier and you can make better choices than me. Love always
Wow, that also happened inside a TV show. That's where I got this song from. Sorry for your loss 🙏
@@John-uk7hbI'm sorry for your loss sir🙏
I was just diagnosed with Cancer. I always sang this to my children when they were small…My Son loves this song. I may have it sang at my funeral. Man, I don’t want leave them. They are my world. Please pray for me.🙏🏾
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Jodie , you must believe that cancer is NOT a death sentence ! It's just one word in your sentence.. It's rather a life sentence ; It pushes one to live ! You are going to be OK , Believe that ! ❤
I am a cancer survivor--as my Doctor told me, it was just a bump in the road. Almost 5 years out and have never felt better.
😢I scare tooo!!we pray together GOD is good!!!
God is Good and your survival is dependent on your attitude. Take this as a bump in the road. A wise person told me it is not a sentence, just an inconvenience. Don't forget to laugh as laughter is the best medicine. Praying for all of us who have encountered cancer. 🙏
My Son is getting married next month and this is the song we will dance to. I have waited 26 years for this dance.
My husband came home told me when I die I want “Hope you Dance” played at my service. One year later, he passed away unexpectedly. The song was for us. I try, sometimes hard
Stay strong Queen. I hope that he’s watching from up above, but despite where he is it’s obvious that he hopes you dance ❤️.
Very sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace 💔 🙏🙏🌹🌹, god bless you ❤️
This performance by this wonderful artist is such a terrific way to think about life and what we do with our lives. May holy grace wrap you in fond memories.
God Bless you my Sister. Stay strong when you can.
I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏
This is why, when people ask, "What kind of music do you prefer?" I answer, "Good music." I doesn't matter what genre, there are always standouts that rise above. This is one of those.
If you prefer good music, than it's NOT from her! The NOTORIOUS CONCERT CANCELLOR. 🖕😂🖕
Wonder what ocean, I'm from FL
yeah i remember a friend teased thinking i didnt listen to the music from our own culture and i couldnt help but think that i will literally listen to almost anything that sounds nice, has a nice beat, melody, message, etc. you'll miss out on a lot of gems if you stick to just one genre, language, etc. not that it's bad to have a favorite, just dont like putting down other ones
Anything from “Bluegrass… to Dixie Chick’s….To Gun’s and Roses….it all depends on the specific song… A huge variety of genres!
Yes my answer is always good music too
My momma passed away 2/25/24 and this song I understand it now ima keep on pushing mamma 😭💪🙏🕊️
You have my condolences. Your mom would want you to press on. 🙏🏾
My condolences to you and your family
My Mom passed in 2015 and this song makes me feel closer to her. ❤
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Keep on pushing dear
Still listening in 2024! I dedicated and gave this single song CD to my sister when she was pregnant with her first born after multiple miscarriages/difficult life/tough marriage. I just hoped she could “Dance” and look forward to the love & be who she always has been-inspiration/leader/friend and strong & courageous woman❣️
She now has 2 beautiful children and “Dancing” best she can.
I’m in tears right now as sang this to my daughter when I was carrying her sadly I lost her 😢
Hang on, please hang on.
I’m sorry 😢
I'm so sorry Momma 😭💔
😢😢😢
I’m sorry
My wife sang this song to my son at his wedding. Talk about a tear jerker, there wasn't a dry eye in the whole place.
I can believe that
Lol well I’m just going to say she is my ant and I’m thank full for that I’m 19
All that nice
I wanted this song at my only daughter's wedding, I was reminded that it's their wedding, not mine even though it's the only request I made for an extravaganza that I paid for.
Am I bitter? No. Just hurt, sad, and regretful. Bitter would have been too easy on her!!
I’ve been reminded of this song from Netflix’s Love is Blind. Reading of your comments made me cry. To all of you who have a story to share, please share it. Art has such a beautiful of helping us connect and relate. Wishing you all happiness and love, I hope YOU dance ❤
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Same, I’m watching the part right now!!
Same here!!!! I paused it just to find this song so beautiful makes me happy to be alive
@@elizabethdebebe8388 same here❤❤
same me too watching it right now
I surprised my mother with a mother daughter dance at my wedding in 2017 to this song...I lost her in 2020...the whole dance we laughed and cried and I hold onto those memories so tightly
I am so sorry for your loss, truly. I want to dance with this song in my wedding because my mom said this song was for my sister and I.
I dedicated this song to my daughter when she was a little dancer and now she has gone to join our lord in heaven and I still dedicate this song again. I hope she’s dancing among the angels. God Bless you my angel. I love you more than life itself. 💔💋
I'm so sorry for your loss. I Lost my son and I hope he's dancing with the angels ❤️
😢 I'm sorry
I'm sorry for your loss dear, your daughter is shining brighter with the angels 🕊️
Sorry for your loss 😢 Don’t know you but I just finished praying and hope God gives you peace. Couldn’t imagine what you had to go through
Sorry for u lost :(
Whoever wrote this song is one hell of a poet.
I can't remember the name of the person who wrote it but apparently when she wrote it she was going through a really bad divorce and was on the coast of Florida and that made her think of the line I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean.
Mark Sanders & Tia Sillers
Tia: But the whole thing started when I was at the beach by myself, and I was standing at the ocean, feeling so tiny and inconsequential. And then I went into the writing appointment with Mark with this list of ‘I hopes,’ like ‘I hope this’ and ‘I hope that’.”
You got that right.
My favourite line is I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Powerful.
@@sbaby-np5hy That's such a great line.
Lost my brother 2 weeks ago..hope he dances in heaven and free from sufferings..
Oh he’s dancing sweetie!!!
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Praying for you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sorry for you lost
God Bless!
In 2004, I got the call that my Dad passed away. Dad had a hard life and he had problems expressing how he felt. Your stereotypical Midwest farmer tough man. I got in my work van to drive home after the news he died and this song started when I started the vehicle. The song is everything I know he wanted for me. I was a bit of a freespirit and he was set in his ways. I knew that day he felt God's unconditional love and this song was his message to me.
We need Out of this Hell ASAP
Praying for Reparations.
Hell with them their evil land a gd mule!
My mother passed away this week and she requested this to be played at her memorial service. I played this for my father and we both started crying.
God Bless you. My deepest condolences. What a song...
💙🙏🏽💙
I hear my mother sing this to me from heaven.
I played it to me I just can't get enough of it
your mother is up there dancing in the wind right now and her heart is full of love.
To my mother who is now 62 and has been wheelchair bound since she was in her 30's, if there's a God in heaven, when your time comes... I HOPE YOU DANCE! All my Love mom.
God bless your mama
If she listens when the Jehovah's Witnesses come knock at her door, then she will in the very near future for sure. 😊
Thank you :-)
XxwhosrightxX ....Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you and your mom..
Walter Paton Thanks so much!! :-)
I absolutely love this song. Living in Zimbabwe is not easy. Life can be tough. But I always give faith a fighting chance. I dance even with tears rolling down my face. I hope the sun shines on our country soon.
I hope so, too!
Awww 😔🙏 prayers going up Sis. I feel you. ❤️
Virtual Hugs, everything will be fine!
It's darkest right before the dawn. Sending you a prayer.
Mugabe's downfall was a start, so here's to hoping you guys can build on it from there.
Never settle for the path of least resistance. Living might mean taking chances, but they’re worth taking. Loving might be a mistake, but it’s worth making.
That is some underrated advice
Whatever it is you are going through, you will be okay. I see you. I understand. I am here. Draw closer to me.
Love God
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"Beware of false prophets...."
@@pulsarlights2825 Yes Amen that is according to Matthew 7:15. However this wasn’t a prophecy, it was encouragement. This is something God spoke to my spirit when I was feeling down so I figured I would encourage someone else. God Bless and in all things, gain understanding before judging others.
My aunt listened to this song and she cried and now I'm listening to this and I think I'ma about to start crying also
@nishalove33❤
Songs like this makes you wonder why there are people who start wars when they can enjoy the beauty of life 🙏
Exactly ❤
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Because all they care about is money !!
Nature is one big war.
Because they are in low vibration
Songs like this, are few and far between. This is the pinnacle of wholesomeness and the goodness of the human heart.
Im black and im from the hood and i love this song lol dont judge me
Beautiful lyrics don't have a race or neighborhood, this is one of those songs that touch the heart.
It just means that you have excellent taste in music 🎶
Look Brotha, just keep dancing. We need dancing in the hood too. Black, brown, and white we all need to dance. Just dance!
I love this song as well.
Love you brother!!!
Im 32 my mom dedicated this song to me and Would never forget it I’m so lucky to have a mom like her!
I Hope if she ever comes back here and listens to this song she sees my comment love you mom you’re the best mother a girl could ask for! ❤
I spent a majority of the night crying at the loss of my mom...this was the song i needed today. She chose it for me to hear. Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance. You got it, Mama! #SandyStrong
Lost my mom 2 years ago.... it still hurts...so sorry for your loss but our moms live foever in our hearts. One day when it's time we'll dance with them in paradise. Oh yes... we will dance :)
2010 since my mom passed. It's surprising that I may feel closer to her than ever yet miss her deeply. I imagine she's dancing in heaven.
@@carolejackson8357 My mom passed in 2010, too. It's hard to believe she's been gone nearly 11 years. I miss her every day, as, I am certain, do you
Beautiful! God bless you! The best music, is a prayer offered up .... to the heavens! 💗👍
@Kristen Beck my condolences may her soul Rest In Peace 🙏
My two year old daughter has Cerebral palsy and I am dedicating this song to her... Currently rocking her to sleep as this song plays in the back ground.
My heart goes out to you and your babies.❤
Eulanda Threat I hope ur daughter get the chance to dance god bless her 😘😘😘💐💐💐
This has been my song to my daughter since before she was born, she turned 17 in May and will graduate next year with honors. My best wishes to you and your daughter 💜
That's so wonderful... How are you..
@@lyndseykylie1454 thank you sharing that with me. It is my prayer that my daughter will be able to enjoy life as "normal" as possible. I pray she's able to succeed in every area of life and one day be a mommy..
As a grown ass man.. this song truly brought me to tears.
probably bc it talks about what we want for our children❤
Like I said, she wrote this song about her daughter. Nothing to do with being a love song for a couple.
Nothing wrong with crying bro, it means you’re alive!!
Don't worry I'm pretty sure you weren't the only man crying listening to this.
It just means you have a heart and soul. Nothing to be ashamed of.
This song reminds me of my Mom who used to dance everyday with her 3 daughters. My Mom and Older Sister both went home with Jesus last year. I praise The Lord I still have my other older sister. My Mom taught all my girl classmates to dance at our slumber birthday parties every year of my childhood. My Mom was just a Queen and role model to so many girls and women. I miss her so much. Thank you for this beautiful reminder Leeann. God Bless You!!
The part where she says " i hope you give faith a fighting chance" saved my life from what i was going to do.
I hope you are doing well. Sending hugs. 🤗🤗🤗
The look she gives as she sings that always got to me. Great song, sweet video.
Amen
💜💜💜💜💜
I hope you're still dancing now 3 years later
I dedicate this song to myself.
For many many years I've been battling with eating disorders, depression, grief..
I stopped being happy I stopped going out of the house, I packed on the lbs.
Well today I decided to get up and dance. I will fight. Every day I will dance to better myself and improve my life.
Right on girl!
Wishing you the best
Dance!!❤️
I hope you do I have so much hope for you GL
Good for you with your decision! And if there are days when you stumble, or sit back down, remember you can always get back up and dance again. I wish you the best! God bless you!
I wish I could thank the artist personally for creating this masterpiece. It's a gift to humanity.
So what youre saying is !!!!! MOMMY COULDN'T KEEP!
You’re welcome.
You can. Write to her label or management.
@@tyronedowden3983i think Diane Warren wrote this
My sis In- law send me this song and she said "I dedicate this song to you my strong woman..She understood what I was going through in her younger brother's hand.. This song took me through 2020 when i finally left the abusive marriage even without my children 😢,I found my peace and hope one day i will unite with my kids again. This song still gives me strength till today in 2024❤
I told a father's a few years back, that his daughters would come looking for him, when they turned 18. The mother has left him while he was at work. There were two little girls, both under 3. The oldest girl turned 18, and that very same day, called her father's sister's and wanted contact information. I know this happened to another of our friends. She also contacted her father's family. A parent will always have a bond with their children, no matter what happens. 💕
Drove to a secluded place, screamed, cried and pounded on the steering wheel after my mom was murdered. And to my astonishment, this song began to play in the radio. It changed my life. I just know it was her. I lived and loved since and passed the song to my beautiful daughter
My condolances.
Sooo Sorry! Fr. Arturo Orth priest
So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I play this song for my children all the time. May you find comfort!
Wendy it was a God thing that this song came to you. It's wonderful that your mom was able to send this message to you when you most needed it. Wishing you peace and comfort. ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss my dear, i hope your daughter dances and passes that love along and may your family's hearts be warmed forever by this song and many more songs of hope, love and perseverance. sending warm and loving energy to you and yours. I wish I could give you a great big hug and I hope the pain becomes a little bit more tolerable. I know that kind of pain lingers, but it's finding ways to live with that pain and not become consumed by it. I heard the most beautiful expression yesterday that brought me to tears while watching a movie and, in this movie, the widow says to her stepdaughter, telling her about her deceased love of her life "he wrapped a string of lights around my heart." I know that I am a complete stranger, but pain is something I am all too familiar with and anytime I hear about someone who has experienced a terrible tragedy, I cannot help but become overwhelmed with emotion because I don't just empathize, I am a highly sensitive empath and I just want so badly to help everyone I meet or hear about with their pain and let them know that even if we are strangers, I care and I wish I could heal their pain. I hope I haven't rambled on too much. May peace and love be with you and those that you love and may it protect you and them as well.
Reading the comments here beings tears to my eyes. Humanity live.
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omg me too
Indeed !!
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Same!
My beautiful wife Evelyn and I used to sing this song together ❤️ every time it was played on the radio. She's dancing in heaven now with the angels. Love you hon. 😍
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss
So very sorry for your loss! tears
May she rest in peace 🙏 🪦 I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife 😞 I can't imagine how it'd feel to lose mine. We been together since I was 13 and she was 12. I'm 27 and she's 26 now
My condolences. Amen 🙏
I was crowned queen of our Alumni School last year at our reunion & a dear friend who had been in a wheel chair since 2010, unexpectedly rolled up to me & we danced while he was in that chair. It was memorable. Last week he was killed in his motorized wheelchair by a truck. With tears, I'm dedicating this song to him. You're truly dancing now, my friend.
That's heartbreaking😢
@@franciscolopez3224 yeah it is '..........
Hi Brenda , I was so touched & saddened by your story ! Sometimes we have to let go of the life we've planned & accept the one that is waiting for us ! We never know what tomorrow may bring ! You Take Care Friend 🇭🇲
I'm so sorry. What a tragic loss. 🌻
This song is motivational. Basically tells you to keep moving forward no matter what. When life gets hard give faith a chance to make life better for you. And when the opportunity comes take it full on. There will be mountains (obstacles) but don't be afraid keep going never give up but give faith a fighting chance. Always stay hungry and keep growing. Mom hopes you never had to go thru tough times but those tough times is what makes you who you are.
I wish much success and prosperity to everyone reading this, no matter what you do in life. Stay hungry for more, take the path least traveled and keep faith burning
Much needed! thank you for this!
The most beautiful words I have heard in a long time , thank you 🙏♥️
Thank you!!
I needed to hear this 😥😥
Wonderful comment; it's not for me to conclude what is meant by "stay hungry for more". But in certain philosophies, and religions; it is believed that "the person who can do with "the least" tends to be "the freest"!
I always played this song for my son when he was born at 25 weeks and weighed 19.5 ounces. He is now graduating in less than 2 months.
He was a miracle baby. Good luck to your son. May his future be amazing.
Congratulations 👏🏾
Premie Power!🎗 💜
Congratulations sweetheart 🙏🥰🙌
Awesome congratulations
I played this song for my daughter on her 18th birthday
Beautiful
Love this song, just a masterpiece.
My Momma died just after Christmas 1999; and when I heard this song for the first time it was like she was speaking to me from the beyond. 25 years later I'm still brought to tears by gratitude for this song
My son passed away suddenly a year ago. This was his go to song. His Birthday is today May 20th , he would have been 39. I find myself listening to it over and over, sad but very comforting. I had it played at his funeral as his friends walked into the church.
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I'm so sorry for your loss. He's dancing in Heaven, prayers and love to you...
Mothers pain is so universal and so sad. But your baby is in God's hands cradling him. He'll take over for now. Until both united. God's work cont. RIP. Angel flies high.
Keep the faith - he is always with you.
❤️❤️❤️
im a 6 foot inner city black guy....and this song brings me to tears
+Dik Jonze cause you got a conscience
+Dik Jonze And there is nothing wrong with that my friend !
+Dik Jonze At least I'm not the only guy who really likes this song.
what does being black have anything to do with it. im a white guy
Su Sang According to the stereotype, black men are tougher than white guys.
Doctors wasn't sure if my son was going to make it after birth, he's two now use to sing this to him when I was pregnant with him. Also sung it in the NICU to him. Very special song. He's had two diaphragm repairs now and doing awesome. God is a miracle worker!
Ash W Amen🙏
God is good all the time, and all the time God is good 🙌
TO GOD BE THE GLORY! HALLELUJAH! WE THANK GOD FOR THIS PRECIOUS LIFE! AMEN!🙌🏾🙏🏽🤗❤
No science did that. Not god. If it was up to god we would have no medical advancements. Congrats though
I’m here laying in bed after healing from the toughest year of my life & just feeling & knowing how much I love and appreciate having my parents be here for me still ❤️ I know it won’t always be this way, so while we’re all still here I just had to come here and say I love you both. Mom, this is your song ❤️
My daddy insisted this be played at his funeral and dedicated to his 3 girls, it still brings me to tears
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Omg I'm so sorry for your loss ✝️✝️✝️😥
We played this at my late wife's celebration, at her request. I look at it as a personal unique message to only me! Oh how I miss Her even now nearly two years on
Your daddy sounds like a solid man. Dont stop dancing baby girls.
Great choice! Sorry for your loss
Hands down,one of the greatest songs of all time .
Agreed
Word to Big Bird
Yes
As a guy who blares Sepultura, I concur.
I think you're right! The central idea in this song is that life does not go on forever, and you need to find the joy in life and embrace it before you no longer have the option. Sweet song.
*This song is a shout out to people who* *left toxic relationships, bullied, came* *out of depression, survived any form* *of cancer, harmful addictions and for those that was* *mentally or sexually* *abused. Shout out to those incredibly* *resilient individuals who have had to* *rely on their automobiles for shelter.* *Also a shout out to people in loving* *marriages that's still going strong*
*This one is for YOU*
Thank you Daniel 🙏
Thank you Daniel Fountain💙
Thank you, Daniel!
Thank you. I lost my dad Thursday, 13 August, 2020. I need God's healing.
Thank ya' I'm a grieving fellow who lost his wife 3 years 5 months and 29 days ago.
God gave me three beautiful daughters ❤❤❤ I am humbled and grateful.
Love is blind definitely made me look at this song again. It’s so beautiful and I can see why it is dedicated to someone’s child. I have to remember to dedicare this song or another to my kids when they are able to understand the meanings to the lyrics. I love that Zack and Bliss ended up married. They are my fav couple on that show.
They were my favorites too. A great comeback ❤
Dang, may want to edit a spoiler alert into your comment :c. I decided to listen to this song before watching their wedding and now I know the outcome 😢. I was also foolish to dip into the comments section lol
Omg me too ❤
@ggtucker lol only minutes away from watching whether they get married or not, but really glad they did especially for Zack
There's a special place in hell for those that give spoilers without any warning 🔥
I lost my mom two years ago… I hope when I dance at my wedding she will be looking down at me from Heaven 🙏.
I am very sorry for your loss. I am sure your mother will be there and she will care for you from up above. ❤
@@stefaniechrissi3743 thank you for your kind words 💕. I appreciate them.
i lost my mom when i was 16. now that i’m 23, this song has a whole new meaning for me. i never appreciated it until now. i know what you’ve been through and you’re never alone. i wish you all the happiness and healing 🤍
Same here. My mom used to BLAST this song in the car at max volume and would randomly turn it off to catch us kids signing along. 😂
Your mom is going to be so proud of you when you get married and have your first dance. ❤
You're mom will definitely be with you. NO doubt about that. She will be laughing, dancing, and hugging you the entire wedding. I hope you feel her presence. Big hugs. Losing a parent is soo hard. I am so sorry for your loss. She will ALWAYS be with you.
One of the greatest songs that I've heard in my lifetime. I'm still listening to it in 2022. Anyone else listening to this gem now?
Me!
Michelle R in Pittsburgh PA.
The most beautiful song ❤️
At this moment,yes dance!
I need this song right now.
Me three! I'm on a wheel slowly turning...
Hell yes it an amazing song and something everyone one needs to remember life is hard but there is always a reason to keep dancing
My mother passed away back in 2019. When making her memorial video for the funeral she had asked me before she passed to use this song as a dedication to me. To this day I still cry listening to this song
I would be very grateful if this song speaks to the souls of others as it speaks to me.
"I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean..."
Well... that will always be true for me. I lived with my parents on a 36-foot sailboat when I was 7-12, and there were many times when there was nothing on the horizon for 360 degrees- in day, and in the middle of the night. If you want to feel small in relation to God or the world, you should spend a calm new moon night alone on the deep seas. It will quite literally change you as a person.
Being surrounding by nothing but the night sea is virtually the same thing as traveling to outer space. Nothing but pitch black below you. Nothing but stars in their brightest fullest majesty above you. There is no cathedral in the world that can make you feel more in the presence of God. Strangely, utter solitude and isolation makes you feel like you are most at home.
You look up and see an indescribable wonder of simplicity and complexity existing effortlessly together. And then you look over at your Dad, silently keeping watch and a hand on the tiller, and you know that you are home. At home with family among nothing but the stars. If you believe in God, you will never find a better place to feel His presence. I assure you.
+Phaedrus That's a beautiful memory.
Your parents were smart.
I wish I were out there right now.
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful doesn't seem enough! I'm imagining it now. How fortunate you are to have such wonderful parents who gave you such beautiful memories and love to last an eternity.
few, like ourselves, have experienced it.
" I hope you dance" is tattooed on my right foot. My Mom gave me this advice when I suddenly lost the hearing in my left ear...15 minute "episode" and it was gone and I was left with the constant snowy tv sound in my head. I was a RN and prayed it would not change my career. It didnt... 15 years later my brain has taught my ears to listen in stereo again. The human body and mind are amazing. I thank my Mom for not letting me give up and keep listening to the music. Never stop dancing🙏
Lots of love n wishes💚
What caused the hearing loss? My sister went through something similar and they still don’t know what happened.
Awesome mother!
Much love and prayers RN. God Bless your Mom for the wonderful advice! I wish you only the very best!! Such a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!👍👋🙏✌️❤️
So glad for you!
This song makes me happy and cry at the same time because life is hard but we can’t give up. Just gotta keep dancing through it all.
Extremely well said.
Some of us were dancing...then fate removed the dance floor.
@@DannyWJaco happened to me when my Prince Charming passed away. Never found anyone that could come close to him. Now I'm 70, gave up, got 8 cats for company. Too old to start over again. But I always post this song to my daugther, hoping she will find the right one eventually. No luck so far, but always hopeful.
@@Butterball121252 partner relationship are life long but parent relationships are not,
I just hope your daughter cherishes your love and doesn’t take it for granted because I miss my father.
I think the opposite my Son will always be lifetime
Relationships come and go, mostly go. It's too hard.
I Thank God for this song 🙏🙏💕, l am definitely going through a Difficult Time after losing my job my friends! Please 🙏🥺 Pray for me and my son, struggling with finances and food 😭! God Bless 🙏❤️ you 😇🙏my Brother's and Sister's for your Prayers 🤲🙏❤️. Sincerely Mr Carl J Gwizdala Sr.
Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2021?
OMG SHUT UP WITH THAT. "Who's listening in 2021" BS..its old
I'm still definetly listen to it. It's classic.
@@juliesalo2636 thats good :D this is an amazing song
Me
@@joegarcia1674 ok cold hearted one..
My mom died last year and before she died she told me to listen to this song and it makes me cry🤧🤧
breanna wright ❤️
This was my song that I danced to with my grandfather at my mother's wedding. He passed away not too long after that, and then my mother passed away five years ago.
I can't say it gets easier, because itdoesn't. You kind of just get used to the empty hole. But the good memories outweigh the bad ones.
Sending you tons of warm hugs.
I'm so sorry. I couldn't imagine. I really couldn't.
It makes me think of my Mom too. She was dying when this song came out and I miss her so.
My mom has been gone since I was 10. I’m almost 22 now and every moment hurts without her. I think this would be her message to me if she was still here.
Hey there, my Mom left this world when I was 10 years only, too. I am now 36 and still miss her very much in my life. A couple of days ago I dreamed of her playing catch with my son and me. It is like she wants me to know she is still with me and my kids or how she would love to be around with us.
I still don't know how, but you and me will have to learn to live and be happy without our Mums. I believe they are not gone forever. We will see each other again one day.
It definitely would queen. ❤
I hope you DANCE!
I know how you feel ❤❤❤
I ll never been gone 😢 because am a mother first
I was a teen. About Jaci's age when my mom bought her CD for me.
I was at home washing dishes and listening and in tears. My mom was holding me and dancing with me. I felt pure love and spiritual attention. Thank you Mommy...thank you Jaci. Her music will always touch my heart in a deep way.
I was going to dance with my mother to this song at my wedding. She passed away six months before we got married. Four years ago, and the pain will never go away. I miss you Mom!
A few years of marriage, two cross-country country moves I have to say my life is pretty good. I have an angel to look out for us.
To anyone reading this comment, never fear the mountains in the distance. Go for your dreams. You will not regret it!
Thank you. God bless
I have been lucky to have both my parents into my 50s but my Dad died last year and my Mom, with whom I am really close, has poor health. This song makes me cry, as it is, but if I listened to it after that fateful event, I am sure I would be a blubbering mess. My Mom always encouraged her kids to get out there and do what they can - Go Dance!!
Am I the only one who thinks that country music is sad even when it's happy.
Your in my thoughts, prayers and heart ...
I lost my 93 yesr old beautyful mother in 2020
IT WILL FOREVER BE THE HARDEST THING, ILL OF EVER HAD TO PAINFULLY, DEAL WITH
I’m 38 years old. I’ve sat out most of my life. I’ve never really “danced.” I’ve had a decent enough life, have many happy memories, especially from my youth. But I’ve taken almost no chances on my own. Never took any chance at love. Always took the path of least resistance. And lately, I’ve felt very tired...and lost that sense of wonder I once had for life.
This song is very bittersweet for me. As I’m sure it is with most everyone. I hope everyone, at some point in their life and in whatever capacity they can and that has meaning for them, “dances.”
As long as there is life....you can still take that chance!
You never know in this life. I had 30+ years of a very difficult life, and then in 2000 met the best woman in the world, and we've been married now for 17+ years. Keep the faith!
AxeKick80 Love your comment! Amazing. Can tell you still have that sense of wonder!
Jesus said "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." (John 10:10)
Well now that you know you’ve been sitting it out all this time, I hope you realize it’s YOUR time to dance!
They don't write music like this anymore. Emotional, inspirational, everlasting. 2022 still listening
I wish music was still like this.
I totally understand
@@lunarose698 All you have to do is listen to music like this, it doesn't go away lol
Attention whores these days care more about themselves and their popularity than their music. Really sad!
For the most part you’re right. But if you look hard enough you’ll find it. It’s mostly smaller and undiscovered artists. You definitely don’t hear songs like this on the radio anymore. Mainstream music is shit. This song will always be amazing and is timeless.
This song really helped me when she asked promise me to give faith a fighting chance, when I became schizophrenic in 2000....Now life is Heavenly! Thank you Lee Ann Womack! I took your advice and it saved my soul!
My mom used to play this for me when I was little.
She’s expected to pass any minute now.
This song was her love letter to me and my little sister.
Now it’s my promise to her.
💜💜💜
Sending unlimited love, support, and hugs to you, your sister, and family.
Wow that was beautiful 🥺 I'm so sorry for your losing your mommy 💖 I can't imagine I don't think we are ever ready to lose our parents stay strong in Jesus 💜
Oh fuck this made me tear up. I'm so sorry. She'll forever be with you
I am so sorry for your loss. You are a mother's dream for a child. God bless you sweetheart.
When my brother died, I swear my mom listened to this for 6 months on repeat. It got her through the toughest time of our lives....music is powerful, powerful stuff!!!
Adrianna Licerio was my birthday on
oh yes it is; music is healing!!
joseph Smith I was the same way with my grandmother she was special to me
joseph Smith I know how she feels...I listened to this song since i first heard it.....I lost my mom in 88 and it still helps me cope with the feeling of emptiness....when one feels like sn orphan with no dad or mom....lucky are the ones who still have their parents to love because we only have one of each....
Played this at my late wife's funeral. Neither of us were really country fans, but running a country music station brought us around. Still can't listen to this without tears. Brings me back to the good and bad days...
I am hoping this song is played at my funeral, it tells of my deepest love I have for each and every one of them..to dedicate to all my loved ones and friends.. especially my young nieces and nephews..with this world as crazy and unpredictable as it is now I wonder how it will be for them when they reach my age of 71 and it really scares me.. so, my sweet Jesus, please continue to watch over not only them all, but ALL the youngsters on this planet.. peace and love to you all..❤️🙏❤️
You're beautiful.
Beautiful
Amen! ❤
I'm with you at almost 75. I want this played at my funeral also. Info going into my will that it is played or the lyrics are read.
My sister used this song at the 18th birthday party of my niece with their memories of pictures. My niece is now 36 & she has danced to her calling. Thank You for such inspirational lyrics.
In memory of my only daughter...I hope you're still dancing baby girl
Oh sorry for the loss of your daughter, may her soul rest in eternal peace
Sorry for your loss!! May her soul R.I.P..I lost my sweet girl 2 yrs ago and today is her bday..I'm at work on my break listening to this song and crying I miss her so much
Sorry for your loss!
In memory of my two boys Emiliano and Santiago who dance In heaven next to your daughter
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I don’t care what genre of music is your jam, this is a banger no matter what! Those backup singers kill it! 🤘
Sons of the Desert! They were Great! I worked at a Musicland when this was popular!
Yes😭👏🏾. They did such an awesome job
The lines about not giving yourself cause to "Look back and wonder"
When I was a young lady and this song had just come out, I focused on Womack.
...but those back up vocals are so haunting to a woman about to break 40, when she's struggling to not regret parts of her past and is worried she doesn't have much of a future left before the next trip to the hospital leads to an obituary...
@@onyxd6270 You are never too old to change or do even something small out of your normal to make a difference.
I love this song and I enjoy Son's of the Desert as well. They're the backup singers.
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. 🥺😭
Indeed it is
It is!!!
Sweet Caroline is also one of the best songs ever written 😊
Top 🎱 EVER
i honestly feel the very same... it reminisces the exact words of my now white-haired moma. makes me super joyful and sad at the same time😍😢
Do not know why this never gets old...........an Anthem for Eternal Hope for all who want to listen to the words of Eternal Hope.........WOW !!!!!!!!!!!
After my Dad passed away in 2016, I found this song and cried my eyes out because I could hear my Dad voice saying these words to me after he left this earth to comfort me. 6 years later and I still cry. I love this song. It means a lot to me.
I cry every time WOULD love to get evening 🌆
Your comment made me cry, like this song, sorry for your loss. I lost my father too, 2014, were at 2023 and I still miss him so much. I know your pain. 💜
@@Ray_Ray142 , thank you for your comments and I'm so sorry for your loss too. Hang in there and listen to this song and think of your dad too.
@@TheBlackfeetindian I'm sure our fathers are proud of us , thank you for your kind words , stay strong and shine in your light 🙏
Im sobbing bcs I’ve heard this song back when I was in high school I’m 29 now and when my dad died 1 year ago and I’m relistening to this song I think of him telling me these stuff he was my true love and I miss him so much
Regardless of age, this is one of the most inspirational song ever!
Great song
I totally agree with you doing this is a very inspirational song my name is Dan Priest
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Yes it is very beautiful song and i love listening to it
I love early 2000s country!
My mom wanted to dedicate this song to her kids at her funeral. She later didn't want a funeral but we did play it on the day we spread her ashes. Today is her birthday. I listen to this song when I miss her most.
No disrespect but is this Dolly Partons voice
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@@mauriceneil4291 no it’s not.
All moms want this for their babies.❤️❤️ sorry about your loss.🥺
Maurice Neil no it’s LeeAnn Womack
My Son sent this song to me years ago when it first came out. I was just leaving an abusive relationship and was on my own after many years. ❤️
My oldest sister dedicated this song to me. Last year she was diagnosed with glioblastoma. Keep fighting strong Patti, as will I so I can fulfill this song for you. I love you ♥️
Praying for miracles for your sister 🙏 ❤
Very bad non curable cancer!! The same type of cancer my daughter had!!! I’ll pray for u!!! ♾🫶😇🙏✝️
I gotta rephrase that if it’s my gods will for that soul to live? Then it will be done!!! Very rapid cancer !!! ♾😇🫶
Us lil brothers seldom have da luxury of telling our bigger sisters dat we love them....coz we were tough guys?.... or just dum asses?
Praying for your sister 🙏🏽
As a mother this was the song I chose to dance with my son at his wedding. This song means the world to me. If only everyone played this just once a day I think many lives would be changed! God Bless!
This was my choice for my dance with my daughter at her wedding. 👍🏼
Me too! My son knows how important he is to me and receiving this message from me always makes him smile.
My wife chose this song also when she danced with my son at his wedding. It never fails to bring a tear to my eye thinking about our sons and now their children. Life is short. Dance when you have the chance.
I also chose this song to dance with my son at his wedding. One of my favorite songs in my lifetime after I had my children
I agree ❤️
My fiancé passed away recently in a motorcycle accident and this song is helping me because I know he is dancing
Annie IAM so truly sorry for your loss 😔😢 keep dancing around he is dancing with you in the stars 😢☺️❤️
D. c thank you
Someday y'all dance together once again.
My sincere condolences to you. 💖💖💖💖
Oh Annie my heart goes out to you. Praying you heal with peace in time. God bless you.
Love is not blind, it tore my heart out. I lost my wife Debbie, she is never going away from my life. It was her favorite song !
After my daddy died when I was 7, my counselor gave me a journal called the I Hope You Dance journal and it had the lyrics in the front. I wrote in that journal so often and still to this day, this song gives me so much hope. The lyrics meant a lot to me then and even now.
@KeatingWoodman404
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Hello 👋 Emmy, how are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Keating woodman and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
hes with God now in the Heavens
I dedicated this song to my daughter for her high school graduation. She's 30 now and DANCING!!! Love you Ashlee C.
*This song holds SUPREME sentimental meaning to me. I'm NOT ashamed to admit that I cry every time I hear this song.*
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This is the most uplifting song I have ever heard. Thank you so much for sharing this song with the world
Hearing it every night, my daughter loved this song she passed away and it’s like she’s telling me dance
This song will be given to All that I left behind. Didn't want to get this damn AML but such is life... DANCE I HOPE YOU DANCE I HOPE YOU DANCE, cause I ALWAYS have!!
i am so sorry
Don't let cancer drag you down, grandma. I will support you. I HOPE YOU DANCE!!!
#IHopeYouDance
I hope she dances too😞
JACLYN It's more like a ball n chain, but what a great song it is, but I have suffered for some time now and you know what helps me along, is the song DONT FEAR THE REAPER by Blue Oyster Cult, it makes me get up and SAY screw you take me if you want, I will then be FREEE.
***** thank's for that, my grandmother is ok now, but she had breast cancer and needed surgery so i was kinda emotional at the time.
+Cl0ne66 Douche!
I'd heard this song years ago but never really paid much attention to it. Then the other month I found myself awake in the small hours, in bed, after being forced into bankruptcy, parted from my wife, 44 years old with no kids and no money, at rock bottom in my life. Somehow this song popped up and I played it over and over all night, balling my eyes out in tears. Not my usual genre but a great song is a great song.
I hope you keep pushing.
Hope you're doing better.
I am so sorry to hear that I hope you are doing good now take care of yourself just don't ever look back.
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Life is not waiting for the storms to pass . . . it is learning to dance in the rain. I hope you dance.
One of the most graceful and beautiful songs ever made, sang by one of the most graceful and beautiful women ever made!❤️
This song played at my sister's funeral. This was one of her favorite songs. Sending love to anyone who needs it. 😔🙏❤
Sorry for your loss. Carry her memory with you.
May she RIP!
My little sister passed 2 years ago aged 35. I cry when I listen to this but it's such a beautiful song and I'm sure our beautiful sisters are up there dancing.
@@SofaSleuthing It'll be a year the end of September for mine. She was 29. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss as well. I'm sure they are. 🙏🏻❤
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Reading y’all’s comments with this beautiful song playing in the background brought me to tears. Thank you all for sharing your beautiful memories with us.
Picked it for mother and son dance at his wedding because it's exactly what I wish for him. Beautifully written.
Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!
Buttingesesp lookingeffutct Mh
I am surely a fan
Life would be so much better, if we danced more, rather than let anger and bitterness eat us up....
Amen
Yes, for some, especially the extreme poor among us, its either eat or dance. Just dance
Life is a dance, it's tacking chance's is what she's referring too!
My Grandmother always said that hate, rage and envy was nothing more than acid that consumed the vessel containing it.
anger is part of the dance
My mom passed away when I was 24. I'm now 33, and this was her favorite song. I listen to it at least once a week. Words cannot Express how much I still miss her!! ❤❤❤❤
Love never dies , nor does the memories. I lost my dad 16 years ago . I'm turning 21 soon and I still hurt the same ...still miss him the same ...just learned to live with it. Learned to dance with a limp
So sorry. I lost my 67 yr old cousin last night and I put this song on my profile page for her- Debby I will miss you until we meet again, and I love you.
@@BunnyTowne I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
@@krystelpate3938 Yes, limp as long as you need to darlin, but keep on dancing and be strong. I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping her in your memories and in your heart is the best thing you cand do to continue the road that is life. She will live on in your heart and your memories forever and she would definitely want you to dance.
My momma passed away 6/14/2019 a day before my baby shower for her third granddaughter. This one of her favorite songs that she loved to sing and every time I hear it I think about her and how much I loved to hear her sing it.
my mom used to sing this to me.. I miss her so much!!...
rest in peace mom💔💔
1 year tomorrow..
Lacey Ivy 😢I'm so sorry 😭
Lacey Ivy I am so sorry it happened to me and she singed see you again by Carrie Underwood
My mother also use to play this song and sing to my brothers and I. She passed away 13 years ago. It's the one song that keeps us brothers closest when it comes on.
Lacey Ivy I new. how it is mom sister did to💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔💌💔
Life is bitter sweet...for sure,,,, beautiful..
meaningful song.
The fact that she had her own kids in the video is everything ❤️
I did not know that.
You can tell she is an amazing mother!
How many are her daughters?
My mom wanted this played at her funeral. She loved this song. We played for on Tuesday 06/28/22
So sorry for your loss
She is in a better place and loving you.
So sorry for your loss 💔 Mom will always be with you 💖
So sorry for your loss
Hello Shannon how are you doing today?
Absolute motivation. Paying attention everyday now. 76 next month. Where did the time go? holding out for more, not done yet. May god stay with me in my fight to remain something needed.
Lee Ann Womack, We Thank you for this Beautiful Song and Contribution to Humanity. We Hope They Choose to Dance. We Love You.
Marie Larios: Beautiful comment✌🏽
this is for my children
@Marie.. Country music and Soul are my first go to genres. Gladys Knight has a cover of this song but love Lee A. Womack's better. Liked the country spin to this 💓.
This is one of the most beautiful, inspiring songs that has really touched my heart ❤. I'm going through some of the most painful things right now. My mom had passed away on June 13th and my goddaughter had passed away on June 30th. Not to mention, I am about to face being homeless and broke alongside my daughter who has autism. This cut is the remedy that I truly needed to hear. Kudos to Lee Ann for writing a great song. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I am so sorry for your loss 😢 I pray you get through all of this
@@michaelcoy4154 Awww, God bless you and thank you for your lovely comment!
I’m praying for you. You’re going THROUGH this. You’re not staying there… so you’ll overcome and look forward to your testimony. 💜💜💜 my condolences
I am sorry to read about your mom and goddaughter. God bless their souls. May God now step in and get your life back on track.
@@shylaberry1187 Thank you for your beautiful words, 💝.