The Promise by Tracy Chapman

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  • @cheriroush2509
    @cheriroush2509 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    Who's here August 2024 ❤

  • @darrenlikemyfatherbeforeme
    @darrenlikemyfatherbeforeme 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2390

    I'm 44 and I have recently been diagnosed with a grade 2 inoperable oligodendroglioma (brain tumor) and have been told that I have perhaps 1 year left on this earth, I think this is the saddest song I've ever heard, I love this song so much and want it to be played at my funeral but I worry it will upset my daughter to much, it scares me to think of my daughter on her own and that I won't be here to comfort and support her through the trails and challenges that await her through out her life and it breaks my heart that I will never see my daughter graduate university or that I won't be there to walk her down the Isle on her wedding day or meet my grand children, I love you Esmee to the moon and back and want to make as many happy memories with you as possible and I am so very proud of the beautiful, intelligent and courageous young woman you have become, I know that one day (many many) years from now we will meet again. Esmee, my dearest darling daughter, those day's will be truly glorious fore we shall walk hand in hand through the fields of paradise as we listen to the heavenly choir of angels having shed the sins and the struggles that we carried for all our years, but until that time I will miss you so so much, with all my heart and soul.
    All my love, your dad.
    may god bless you all, please be kind to one another and cherish your loved ones because life is just to short and far to precious to waste on bitterness and hate
    "gather ye rosebuds while ye may"

    • @asan919
      @asan919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Stay in there I have lost my mother n grandmother 2 weeks apart and I can tell you to fight only God's has the last say so and from a kids point of view spend as much time and then some with your daughter cause all we have are the memories we have of 1 another make sure she knows and hears that you love her and God bless you my brother 🙏

    • @jasonphillips6959
      @jasonphillips6959 5 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      I'm so sorry to hear of your situation mate. I don't know what else I can say to you. I don't have any family and if it were possible I'd gladly trade my health to you.

    • @jocelyneowili1247
      @jocelyneowili1247 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Hang on there darling.It's not over till it is and its only God that has the last say.I was in the same situation a year ago and can almost feel what you are feeling now.Sending you my love, huggs and prayers.😘

    • @aliciadrake9342
      @aliciadrake9342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Praying for you, God is a healer, nothing's impossible if only you believe. Hang in there, miracles happen everyday. :)

    • @thisisit8840
      @thisisit8840 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Thank you so much for sharing, May God bless you ....

  • @gianinasalas6335
    @gianinasalas6335 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1434

    I found this song on my son's music gallery, he died 4 months ago. I reach the depths of my heart. 😭

  • @thezedhr
    @thezedhr 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Here in 2024, a timeless beautiful song and the comments are heartwarming ❤

  • @evelynmanyanga6204
    @evelynmanyanga6204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +619

    2020 love it still 💘anyone?
    2021 and forever....

  • @Oliver-qg7cl
    @Oliver-qg7cl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +502

    This might actually be the best song I’ve ever heard

    • @CasV44
      @CasV44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree 💯💯

    • @atrumphasmatis6719
      @atrumphasmatis6719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed

    • @thiranlanka1380
      @thiranlanka1380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree😙

    • @JD37
      @JD37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is

    • @fornife5004
      @fornife5004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This is what I call a love song in its purist.

  • @RicardoJoseReza
    @RicardoJoseReza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    My wife has been living 400 Km away in Mexico City for four years now where she gets chemo and has had several surgeries for breast cancer (It's the best Oncology hospital in Central america). She is doing great and has already had her last reconstruction surgery. I had to stay in our city to work and pay for household and cancer expenses as well as College for our two kids. We are now so near to being phisicaly together again. This song is the promise I make: "If you wait for me, and I will come for you. Although I travelled far... I always hold a place for you in my heart."

  • @AdamJMMason
    @AdamJMMason 3 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    Tracy Chapman is probably the most profound artist I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. The lyrics and melodies of her works reach deep inside of me and grab ahold of my heart, mind and soul. You can feel the purity in her words and messages conveyed in her works. Tracy, you have truly approached immortality with your awe inspiring messages. Thank you for your contributions to humankind.

    • @rareone5041
      @rareone5041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My sentiments exactly! 💜

    • @dawnramon53
      @dawnramon53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👋

    • @luciarodrigues9011
      @luciarodrigues9011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      É verdade 😔

    • @illouzmaurice8201
      @illouzmaurice8201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love her

    • @shonaskibbee4792
      @shonaskibbee4792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed. I just saw her in Boston decades ago opening for I can’t even remember who now. I think it was love at first hearing. She’s stunningly beautiful to me and I absolutely feel that her music is just real for me in my gut. Her music feels humbly presented in truth. All that being said, this is one of my absolute favorite “love songs”. Perfectly honest.

  • @amandagreen9472
    @amandagreen9472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    This is the song I listen to when I send love to my son that I placed for adoption when I was 17. He is 23 now. I love him and hope he is happy.

    • @musicsweet2833
      @musicsweet2833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Why don’t you react out to him to find out if he’s happy

    • @petermarsden2192
      @petermarsden2192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bless you...

    • @amandagreen9472
      @amandagreen9472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@musicsweet2833 I did. 😊

    • @gregk.8802
      @gregk.8802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And??

    • @amandagreen9472
      @amandagreen9472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@gregk.8802 it’s a relationship worth building. 😊

  • @AGEncm
    @AGEncm ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Am dedicating this song to anyone out there who has lost something or someone they loved so much, there is always light at the end of the tunnel, this too shall pass just hold on. In 2022 am sending love to you all🥰🤗🇿🇲

    • @ritakreger3463
      @ritakreger3463 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m trying real hard

    • @AGEncm
      @AGEncm ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ritakreger3463 hold on and keep trying hard it will get better, just look on the bright side of everything 💚 sending love to you from Zambia 🇿🇲in this new year 🥰

    • @tomsmith2083
      @tomsmith2083 ปีที่แล้ว

      To be loved is all anyone can wish for in this life x

    • @dellapenna19651
      @dellapenna19651 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This song is so precious to me. It reminds me of my mom who put me up for adoption when I was a baby. I want her to know I love her. She was so brave for doing that, I can't imagine what that feels like. I want to play this for her to tell her I want to be with her someday. If that day ever comes. I was so empty for all those years until adoption records were finally opened. Now I know who my family is. She is truly my hero, she shined even though she let me go. That took a lot of courage. I want to thank her for who she is and what she did. I would not be here today if it weren't for her.

  • @joemauntel9381
    @joemauntel9381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I lost my beautiful wife of 27 years recently. We were deep soul mates. This song ALWAYS elicits tears of sadness...and of hope. Thank you, for YOU...Tracy.

    • @ichol
      @ichol 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      :(

    • @chimbasakalachristlike205
      @chimbasakalachristlike205 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🌷🕊️🙏💐

    • @timothyjaya
      @timothyjaya ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I lost my dad almost 2 years ago now and this song really made me feel safe, Ive cried, been happy to this song it has a way. I hope you are feeling much much better, my mom still struggles as they had been married since, I can only imagine the pain.

    • @gloriadarty6150
      @gloriadarty6150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry 😢

    • @joemauntel9381
      @joemauntel9381 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gloriadarty6150 Thank you.💯

  • @meechiepie
    @meechiepie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    This was my wedding song, for me it's about lifelong love. I love it so much

    • @phoenixx487
      @phoenixx487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It will be mine in August as well. I knew this would be it ever since I heard it first just 18 years ago whle still a teenager.

    • @alejandrorios5348
      @alejandrorios5348 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was my parents’ as well!

    • @mfsports1368
      @mfsports1368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was my wedding song 15 years ago

    • @tianareid1960
      @tianareid1960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same, my wedding song.

    • @angelamarino8741
      @angelamarino8741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I felt this too.

  • @slim.un.champion
    @slim.un.champion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    When you know you should not be listening to this song because it brings back memories you'd rather not recall yet you have it on repeat.

    • @kellycarlson9704
      @kellycarlson9704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That slapped hard

    • @johnharmon536
      @johnharmon536 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Current sitch

    • @Badtown1988
      @Badtown1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right?!! I heard this song for the first time recently when I watched “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” and I can’t stop listening even though it completely wrecks me emotionally.

  • @mpangakatongo4871
    @mpangakatongo4871 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Who is here April 2024❤

  • @karenmarian9341
    @karenmarian9341 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This is the best song ever written. Tracy Chapman is a true idol. I graduated in 1976 and I love our error of music. It’s the best. ❤️💋

  • @atrumphasmatis6719
    @atrumphasmatis6719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    My wife and I met online and had a long distance relationship for years before I moved to be with her. This is our song...

    • @evelynmanyanga6204
      @evelynmanyanga6204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Really so lovely ..wish you happiest going forward life...hope to meet perfect partner as well

    • @andrewtaylor1996
      @andrewtaylor1996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good on you both hope your both happy in your lifes together keep safe peace be with you always ✌🕊🙏

  • @noziphochingwaru1238
    @noziphochingwaru1238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +644

    2019 love it still ♥️ anyone ?

    • @petranaylor7370
      @petranaylor7370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Soooooooo very much. I have sent it to a lost love from forever. Hope it works it's beautiful Chapman magic!! Please say you'll be waiting . . together again . . it would feel so good to be in your arms.. . . I vow to come for you, if you wait for me!! Beautiful!!

    • @angelina123
      @angelina123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe

    • @hel6ova9
      @hel6ova9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@petranaylor7370 I Love that you did that. Be strong and Womanly,. If you are meant to be together, then it will be, if you have done your time together, then let that Love goooooo and focus on being YOU, in all you glory. You are magnificent, honour yourself first and foremost.....Namaste....

    • @petranaylor7370
      @petranaylor7370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hel6ova9 Thanks. Didn't work out in the end. I will save it for someone else now! Love that you loved that though. There is a reason he's an ex. I forgot! ❤

    • @mistynelson8511
      @mistynelson8511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have been listening for 20 years. Remember being single before life even began at the age of 20.

  • @MichaelShields-fb8jx
    @MichaelShields-fb8jx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I played this at my sisters funeral.She absolutely loved Tracey Chapman. This song so much reminds me of her.Thanks for such beautiful words and the memories with your music x

  • @kimberlygillian9688
    @kimberlygillian9688 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is the song my husband left me with two yrs in college when he graduated. Two yrs later we got married and we are still together ❤

  • @amandaclayton-elliott5935
    @amandaclayton-elliott5935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My dad died suddenly 2 years ago of cancer . It hadn’t been diagnosed until it was too late … we had only 9 days with him before he went . I have struggled everyday with losing him, I can’t move on and miss him so much my heart is shattered in pieces . I so need to be with him …life will never be the same again , my world my hero my entire life. I won’t be long Dad ….xxx

    • @robgreen9903
      @robgreen9903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello how are you

    • @amandaclayton-elliott5935
      @amandaclayton-elliott5935 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not good , I need to be with him , losing my dad was worst than losing my triplets at birth and that was hard watching my 3 babies die in my arms . I really need to be with him . I love my mum , 2 brothers , my fiancé. My nieces and nephews…. But I just need to sit and cuddle him and laugh with him . I have no purpose here .

    • @juanitabarnes996
      @juanitabarnes996 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your dad would want you to be happy and thriving in your life. He’d want you to move forward with your grief. Carry his memories, love and lessons with you as you move FORWARD WITH your grief (you never MOVE ON from losing a loved one…always FORWARD). That’s the best way to honor him. I pray you’re doing well and have found your path and peace through this life.

    • @pocatellocowboy1077
      @pocatellocowboy1077 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your story makes me want to weep. I am so very sorry. Cancer took my dad too, when I was 16. But at least I had a year to prepare.

    • @marygardner7289
      @marygardner7289 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You keep going do things in his 5:22 memories ! Your dad would have wanted this for you!

  • @stephangeerling3793
    @stephangeerling3793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm 75yo. I saw her in 1980 in a queue in Karlovy Vary and lightning hit me⚡After 4 weeks I was so stupid to leave her back at Bratislava Station and we never met in rl again.
    June 2020 we were reunited on Facebook and the bliss is back again 💥 Never leave me again Lulu, I love you forever!!! 🥰💘💋

  • @TeeTee-hu9xf
    @TeeTee-hu9xf ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love this song, even though it makes me cry, the ugly cry. I think of my two sisters who both died of cancer, I look to Almighty God's promise that I will one day I will see them again. If they wait for me I will wait for you, and fill that place in your heart. I always hold a place for them in my heart. I miss them both.

  • @stephenl5342
    @stephenl5342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Nobody will ever know what this song means to me very few people out there who knows what kind of emotion this song brings to a person only the true ones know.

    • @wf650
      @wf650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      me me me. only me me me lol

    • @vanessahawes8578
      @vanessahawes8578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pain and loss.

    • @tiygabaya1838
      @tiygabaya1838 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to have a place in someones heart .

    • @Tayl-top
      @Tayl-top 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tiygabaya1838 I have in my grandmothers, although one is deceased, may she rip

  • @tugbaozen5410
    @tugbaozen5410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    This was my mom's favorite Tracy Chapman song. I wish you can return to me. You made a promise, you said everything going to be fine. Not yet... I miss you mom. RIP...

    • @phumzamalangeni1449
      @phumzamalangeni1449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      May her soul rest in peace. May you also find strength and peace.. .

    • @moretimesless
      @moretimesless 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom is your angel. She is with you and watching over you. Know that. Breathe deeply. Smile. Trust it will be fine. The Divine plan is not always easy, but trust. May your Mom RIP. May you find peace. You will be ok, Know that. She would want you to be happy and to go on. It is raw now, time will help. Do what you love to do and dedicate it to her. You will be alright. Wishing you well Blessings

    • @tugbaozen5410
      @tugbaozen5410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@moretimesless thank you so much. I try to believe...

  • @nikkisjoblom6731
    @nikkisjoblom6731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I used to listen to this while pregnant with my first child. We also listened to it on our way to the hospital to deliver. Today, he is 13. 😭😭

  • @nyashamusona5420
    @nyashamusona5420 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This used to be my sister's favorite song,she would play it on repeat over and over again.I play it every time I think of her. Continue to rest in peace Dee,you are forever in my heart 😢.

  • @janemacharia3159
    @janemacharia3159 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Someone very close to me that I wronged and he kept a distance from me even after apologizing. He told me he needed space and I respected his decision. Today he has sent me this song after not talking for a while. I'm happy that this could be a sign that he's forgiven me and wants us to reconnect. It's a very beautiful and sweet song.

  • @ANTOINECAMERON
    @ANTOINECAMERON 4 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    The movie A beautiful day in the neighborhood brought me here.

    • @ladyb129
      @ladyb129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Me too. This song made me cry.

    • @amamelttil
      @amamelttil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Me too . It is beautiful song

    • @robertm7889
      @robertm7889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Likewise..goosebumps watery eyes powerful beautiful song.

    • @TheRichardpa
      @TheRichardpa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      beautiful song, great movie and a fantastic freehand sketch from you Ray Au

    • @Pure_Imagination_728
      @Pure_Imagination_728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Most emotional scene of the movie.

  • @lylacornell2819
    @lylacornell2819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    This songs represents my journey to finding my birth mother either here on earth , or in heaven .

    • @jarredchaney9303
      @jarredchaney9303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too :(

    • @spiritualog4883
      @spiritualog4883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😇🙏🏽🎁

    • @marisad9856
      @marisad9856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    • @lthacker764
      @lthacker764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As a birth mom I can only say you have never been far from her thoughts

    • @tanyaburns87
      @tanyaburns87 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I found my son 7 years ago. My heart was finally full. He died last year. I always thought I would have more time with him. I hope you find her and find peace.

  • @jasmineskye2544
    @jasmineskye2544 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    my grandma told me in the car one day when i was about 9 years old that if anything ever happened to her, this was her song to me. it’s been 3 years since she’s been gone & this still makes me feel the closest to her that i ever could anymore

  • @bessiemann7468
    @bessiemann7468 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My daughter an I loved this song. My daughter passed away in November 2018 this reminds me of her. It breaks my heart all over again

    • @p_p_s
      @p_p_s ปีที่แล้ว

    • @trishadesai138
      @trishadesai138 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so sorry😢

  • @jamesrobinson9646
    @jamesrobinson9646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This woman can sing a love song.....she checks all the boxes....I feel this song in my whole being.....some people are born to do certain things...

    • @tessonbrigitte9496
      @tessonbrigitte9496 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤️

    • @Tayl-top
      @Tayl-top 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      is she also a diversity hire? checking boxes..

  • @jamiegrifter
    @jamiegrifter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    After a relationship ended in 1996 I was left completely heartbroken and couldn’t listen to this without crying.
    2018 I can now listen to this song without a single tear and I’m thankful that relationship ended when it did.
    Time heals and there’s always light just around the corner even in your darkest times ♥️

    • @diamondintharuff8506
      @diamondintharuff8506 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      that's a repeat of my LIFE...

    • @oritya1058
      @oritya1058 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    • @digidrum2003
      @digidrum2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks....gives me hope...wife left me and 2 kids 2 months ago....to "have alone time".

    • @thabisomaolwane3238
      @thabisomaolwane3238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@digidrum2003 ohh man, you'll find joy once again, dont despair ❤

    • @evelynmanyanga6204
      @evelynmanyanga6204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@digidrum2003time will come my dear

  • @autumnboa783
    @autumnboa783 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    One night someone showed me this song, telling me what it meant to them, and I can never listen to it without thinking about this person. Now whenever I'm drunk, I always come back to this song, and the song they said reminded them of it, and it's starting to have its own meaning to me.

  • @zheusgaming6192
    @zheusgaming6192 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    This played at my Dad's funeral. I've been trying to find this song for so long. I'm glad I found it 😭 I love you, Dad.

    • @tracygoodger6921
      @tracygoodger6921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      MJ Younghandsome 😢😢😢😢🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @seanreilly9667
      @seanreilly9667 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    • @damon123jones
      @damon123jones 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      beautiful marc

    • @gregk.8802
      @gregk.8802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wish I knew of this song for my Dad's funeral. I've lost both parents and many loved ones. Only my Dad came for me for a brief second. I awoke one night and he was standing right next to me and my wife. He said nothing but he smiled at me and that said everything. What a gift those few seconds were.

  • @chandasampa8246
    @chandasampa8246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    Probably the most beautiful song I've ever heard

    • @feyiikusika3245
      @feyiikusika3245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      the most beautiful I have heard. I get goosebumps every time I hear this

    • @billyhess3957
      @billyhess3957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep

    • @malcommeful
      @malcommeful 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree with you.

    • @sonicfoxxmusic4281
      @sonicfoxxmusic4281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MESSIAH by Helena Softley might be a close second........barely anybody knows about it.
      SPOTIFY it....before everybody finds it.

    • @alundavies8402
      @alundavies8402 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a beautiful song that is sung perfectly

  • @theresabwalyamutale
    @theresabwalyamutale ปีที่แล้ว +9

    2023...still listening to this hit...at 43 years old..

    • @mhearn99
      @mhearn99 ปีที่แล้ว

      63 here!

  • @paulamcpherson675
    @paulamcpherson675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    We played this at my brother's funeral and I still can't listen to this without breaking down , beautiful song ❤️❤️❤️

  • @tendayigawe5319
    @tendayigawe5319 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I recently moved to Uk and my husband asked me to listen to it....he is back in Zim but will joining me soon....l love you so much Patridge Muskwe

  • @huyenvu9564
    @huyenvu9564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This song attached me with a person who I promised him that I will for sure come and visit him, in another country. He expected for me, and I know deep inside, we expected this as a mark of our start in a so-called relationship. But distance is a scary weapon challenging the wait, especially we’re just in a promising phase, not yet in a relationship.
    Then 2 years passing with Covid interference, i cannot make it. I didn’t even have chance to make my promise come true before I know for now he has a girlfriend. I’m happy for him, and he deserves happiness.
    Sometimes, we’re heartbroken and keep thinking of a person while they’re enjoying the best of their time, without knowing abt them. I feel nostalgic whenever I hear this song, reminding me of incomplete love story. Maybe the moral story here is to just keep love inside me. Or nothing to be analyzed and let go of overthinking, and things are well organized !!

    • @lianneotan
      @lianneotan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      unfailinglyFaithfulness friend ya!.. happinessSunday whichAlso world'sFriendliness day cheers!.. 😀😀

    • @bettyburris1565
      @bettyburris1565 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a beautiful song

  • @syahirabahrain7406
    @syahirabahrain7406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Someone that I fell in love with recently (last year) dedicated this song to me. I thought he really meant it. & so I replied with Richard Marx's 'Right Here Waiting'. I really thought that he was The One. That God had answered my prayers. We were so in love, confessed about our feelings for one another. Then suddenly without so much of a sign, he ghosted me!
    He reconnected recently, evrytime I asked him why he did what he did, he avoided the question. Said that he will tell me one day & that 'it was out of his hands'. I wanted closure, but he wasnt giving me one.
    I still love him, but I'm learning to not getting too attached to him anymore. Learning to let go & move on. It's hard but I dont wanna be with somebody who doesnt wanna be with me. .
    If we're meant to be, then it will happen. .when d time is right. I know my worth & now Im living my life & not just sitting around moping & waiting for him anymore. .life must go on. .& so it shall 😊❤

    • @joonyaradzo8225
      @joonyaradzo8225 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same with me dear, I don't know why people do that

  • @durransfamily8359
    @durransfamily8359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm listening to my own funeral song when I listen to this, I've told my husband this is what i want, i spent months in hospital in 2014 and its left me with serious lung issues and the Corona virus is a very serious threat so weve completed all the Admin in case it happens I'm 38 with 2 children and life is just scary at the moment #staysafe

    • @richardegnaty789
      @richardegnaty789 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If I die from this virus I will be ok with that. 1999 December 23 the day after her birthday I will be with my wife Jennifer egnaty. I feel like yesterday every day. I love you always

    • @durransfamily8359
      @durransfamily8359 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richardegnaty789 I'm so sorry my dad died in 1999 too ages 45 xx

    • @durransfamily8359
      @durransfamily8359 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kingsley114 thank you stay safe xx

  • @monalisachitsama4831
    @monalisachitsama4831 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Old memories... Someone once dedicated this song to me.

  • @mthw7046
    @mthw7046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really needed this today. I signed over my rights to my 3 year old son when I was 22. I wasn't man enough to provide for him & his family kept him from me his whole childhood. I spent that time trying to destroy myself. 3 weeks ago my wife had my 2nd son, James. Today I'm in the position to be his daddy & I'll die before he leaves my side. I pray all the time that Matthew Jr. is happy & having a good day.

  • @shinytan
    @shinytan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Her voice is like switch blade... Every time I hear her, my tears start rolling from my eyes..

    • @mizzoupatriot8814
      @mizzoupatriot8814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So much heart and soul. Love Tracy Chapman.

  • @mccormickfamily8868
    @mccormickfamily8868 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think of my son when I listen to this song. I will wait till the day be with my angel again. Until then always in my heart. ❤

  • @ai-aitv
    @ai-aitv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I heard this song after I said goodbye to my friend in Australia, I told her to wait for me and be back soon.. I received a big hug and she whispered “don’t be to long, I’ll miss you and I love you dearly my friend”

  • @loveymcqueen7549
    @loveymcqueen7549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Everyday for the last 20 years I miss my mom so much nothing can take away the hurt but I know when my time to rest comes she will be waiting for me thank you Tracy for this song

    • @emilymildner
      @emilymildner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saying a prayer for you now, Lovey. God is so good, rest in Him❤️

  • @fierybulblax
    @fierybulblax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I don't cry when I listen to music, but... I am incapable of listening to this song without crying. Tracy is a musical genius.

  • @christinamanukyan110
    @christinamanukyan110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    one of the saddest and most beautiful songs ever!

  • @zrinka.m
    @zrinka.m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I've loved this song for years. Nowdays, I feel it with every bone in my body.
    Sometimes, you just have to let go that person you thougt you'll spend your life with. Love stays in heart, you pray for them to be happy, you hope you'll be happy in the future.
    And you keep going on...no choice...

    • @HueyMataruse
      @HueyMataruse ปีที่แล้ว

      It feels like people fall in love to get hurt. This is the worst feeling ever. You just can't let go, it hurts

  • @winstonmcse
    @winstonmcse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    listening to this song while remembering the passing of my kid brother. I can only take joy in cherishing the memories we had together all of his 11 years while on this earth. I love you to the moon Harold and we'll be together one day. You are forever my guardian Angel.

    • @isackmboya5604
      @isackmboya5604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      While listening this song promise l remember my friend Maria from swiden

  • @michaelaugustusakagbor6285
    @michaelaugustusakagbor6285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    For all of us dealing with long distance, continental and intercontinental relationships, this is for us. A song that captures the depth of a loving heart missing it's love!!!!!

    • @sandyhawkins8524
      @sandyhawkins8524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true. Beautiful!❤🌹❤

    • @r0conscious
      @r0conscious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haven't seen both my parents for over 2 years because of covid, it feels really weird and empty from time to time, definitely makes me look at life and people differently, just wish everyone the best ❤️

    • @johnadam7402
      @johnadam7402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In 2011 after living in Canada for a year…I had to return to the UK and left a beautiful, kind woman who I had spent the past year with. We played this song on our last night together and when we said goodbye at the airport gate I wept. A year apart was not easy. But she came to England to be with me and we played the song as she walked down the aisle in 2014. Now it’s 2022 and we are playing the song once again as our two boys play in our home.

    • @carolineturner6126
      @carolineturner6126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnadam7402 congratulations

  • @shirleymathibe4039
    @shirleymathibe4039 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My mom plays this song every time my dad goes away for work cz my dad sang it to her They are so In love I hope you find my soulmate just like they found each other ❤❤❤

  • @zookuki
    @zookuki ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This voice hits something else. How is it possible to feel like crying and laughing all at once. Her voice seems to have a matter to it which intertwines and encapsulates the listener in their own little coccoon. Profound.

  • @dtrade4065
    @dtrade4065 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gather here is watching “A beautiful day in the neighborhood” brought you here.
    20 years gone since I first listen to this and the words still sink deep.

  • @seanwhelan879
    @seanwhelan879 5 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    This girl breaks the mould only one Tracy Chapman. I grew up listening and learning. Love you Tracy.

  • @mikkys1691
    @mikkys1691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In 2001 as a brand new soldier on United Nations in the Green Zone cyprus, I use to play this song every single night on repeat as my room mate and I went to sleep. He was called Az (Arron) and he use to hate it, he would get so pissed off haha that's army life. I loved that guy and we went through loads on that tour together. I hope that when he hears this song now he remembers those nights in that cabin in the old airport on tour. We were just gunners (no rank). I write this today as a Sergeant having seen action in Iraq, Afghanistan among other places. I haven't seen Az since 2003 when I left that regiment (5th RA) to move to Germany and be stationed out there for 10 years. Listen to this song and think of service youngsters all around the world like me and Az were, in bases and camps that are not comfortable, and remember that life is never easy.

  • @maxjosh4675
    @maxjosh4675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    How can a music makes a grown man cry. Truly it is the food for the soul. So touching. 2020 remembering my lost dad and uncle's.

  • @amyingram3454
    @amyingram3454 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My nan died on the 22 March 2021 and she loved this song and I love her so much and this song makes me think of her ♥️💖

  • @ErinScope
    @ErinScope 5 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    This is a powerful piece of music .
    Use it wisely.

    • @danceballetacro
      @danceballetacro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wow this is so sweet

    • @billyhess3957
      @billyhess3957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS EVER WRITTEN!!!!!!! GOD LOVES YOU ALL N SO DO I............!!!!!!

    • @janetjordan2246
      @janetjordan2246 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      John doe ..so true.

    • @saram.8982
      @saram.8982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    • @JD37
      @JD37 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No

  • @hollywebb7314
    @hollywebb7314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I found this song about a month before my mom died on July 16th 2022. She died from Alzheimer’s and I was able to get there 4 days before she died. I was there when she took her last breathe and went to heaven. I will miss her and mourn her for the rest of my life.

  • @amandandhlovu260
    @amandandhlovu260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I dedicate this song to my dad whom I never met nor seen in my life.how I wish I could even seen your face I hope I have a place in your heart just like u have a place in my heart .it hurts so much knowing maybe u are still there or u Dead for real .I wish I had loving parents

  • @ngongnobertnyiang2480
    @ngongnobertnyiang2480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This might be the best song of the century.

  • @crystalhodgkinson7579
    @crystalhodgkinson7579 5 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    The first time I heard this I was lying in my partner's arm and just thinking it was the most beautiful song I had ever heard

    • @louisayoung6729
      @louisayoung6729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are lucky you have a partner.

    • @FacebookQueen
      @FacebookQueen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds beautiful

    • @petranaylor7370
      @petranaylor7370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It IS the most beautiful song I have ever heard too!

    • @kerynaltomo7033
      @kerynaltomo7033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too 😭

  • @susanleatherbarrow2495
    @susanleatherbarrow2495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Watched 'A beautiful day in the neighbourhood' starring Tom Hanks and this was part of the soundtrack. Beautiful song, we don't hear much of Tracy now. Such a talent.

  • @carolkiago6427
    @carolkiago6427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    2020 Still am here and still sounding so sweet than before.

  • @debchevalier4660
    @debchevalier4660 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This song has so many meanings for me as I waited years for someone who was incarnated

    • @lianneotan
      @lianneotan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅😅

  • @36isnotold
    @36isnotold 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This song embodies the longing and sadness that I feel right now...

    • @Soulhunter107
      @Soulhunter107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hugs to you and feel better xoxo

    • @aldrichsmith
      @aldrichsmith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you feel better now

    • @docj7893
      @docj7893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stacy Steele, I’m I love with an amazing women who doesn’t love me back. It’s a beautiful disaster. When she brushes my arm or hugs me, it’s both wonderful and soul wrenching all in a single moment.

    • @simply8870
      @simply8870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sending you a big virtual hug❤️

    • @36isnotold
      @36isnotold 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Simply 88 ty💛

  • @Mrjakeharrington93
    @Mrjakeharrington93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I lost my baby son on Christmas Eve last year. It has been a long road for both myself and my wife, I will always remember those few special moments I got to hold you my son and I will hold them close for the rest of my days. I have been a Tracy Chapman fan for many years but this song was somehow missed until Father's Day just gone, laying in the bath with my wife and this masterpiece comes on from related TH-cam videos not speaking just balling our eyes out hanging on every word of this beautiful song. This really has reached the depths of my heart and always will, thank you for making me feel my son again Tracy, I will be eternally grateful. ❤️

  • @chrisholden5315
    @chrisholden5315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Miss my two boys so bad. This song helps so damn much. Haven't seen them in 3 years, its painful. 💔 I love you Paul and Jude. This song says it all boys.

    • @sarahlawler7889
      @sarahlawler7889 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t seen my Noah in a year. 😔Hurt never goes away. I hope you get to see your boys and it’s a beautiful reunion. ♥️

  • @katiebrown7774
    @katiebrown7774 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is my favourite song of all time.

  • @estherthian8654
    @estherthian8654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    A truly beautiful and classic song...... discovered Tracy Chapman in my early 20's and am 50 now....her songs have an eternal message for all of us..... xxxx..

  • @alubertinaakwaake7639
    @alubertinaakwaake7639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Currently going through the most painful phase in my life right now💔Stuffed with so many thoughts all at once. Lost so much and it’s hurts and it never gets better. And this song keeps me going even though I listen to it with tears each time. It’s soothes the pain🥺

    • @kritafo
      @kritafo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too. I cannot listen without crying. Hope all is well with you today.

    • @gaynorroberts8201
      @gaynorroberts8201 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am sorry to hear that - hang in there.

    • @missvee03
      @missvee03 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sending you love. It will get better.

    • @mercyjamo5495
      @mercyjamo5495 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sending you lots of love n hugs♥️

  • @deanwhyte8306
    @deanwhyte8306 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I had my son taken away 5 years ago this year and this song has me in tears everytime. Such beautiful lyrics. I love you little riley pop to the stars and back. Your daddy xx

    • @flowerpurple9510
      @flowerpurple9510 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dean Whyte Sending you love.

    • @deanwhyte8306
      @deanwhyte8306 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@flowerpurple9510 thank you x

  • @rmayanja
    @rmayanja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the most beautiful songs, it reminds me of all the people missing in my life.

  • @danieladimitrova7446
    @danieladimitrova7446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yah me to 2020 in lockdown time 😔🥺 with no jobs with no one next to me . Only this song I'm listening again and again. bless everyone how like this song 🙏❤️

    • @littlefrances70
      @littlefrances70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your turn will come. Stay strong!

  • @don-simongoldboi6216
    @don-simongoldboi6216 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I wasn't born in your era but oh Tracy if you only knew how your songs resonate with me in a much deeper vibration, thank you for such a master piece and I don't know why as a young man that I am I still love the songs and the singers from the 70's 80s & 90s, somehow I think that they are the only songs that makes me able to connect with my inner self.

  • @LouiseA1974
    @LouiseA1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I put this song on a break up cd 22 years ago. Recently, we reconnected. I hugged him and everything came flooding back, but time and age has tempered me and i am scared to venture any further. This song broke my heart then and it breaks my heart now

    • @robgreen9903
      @robgreen9903 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greetings how are you doing?

  • @mariablue9524
    @mariablue9524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This song speaks the words my heart speaks deep down but my mouth is unable to speak ❤️💔 hardest thing in the world is to grieve the loss of someone who was the closest to you and they are alive. The pain lingers around

  • @tghost7721
    @tghost7721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This song is so beautiful😏❤
    💕Still listening 2020💕

  • @BigKexpress
    @BigKexpress 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Beautiful, deeply touching, emotional song.
    Tracy's Beautiful voice

  • @gaynorroberts8201
    @gaynorroberts8201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This song speaks volumes about so many situations of life . . . the timing and simplicity of the tune and words are tremendous. Thank you Tracy for this!

  • @mahi139
    @mahi139 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Since high school 22 years back, Still 2024 love this song❤

  • @munchkinland7297
    @munchkinland7297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    If you wait for me
    Then I'll come for you
    Although I've traveled far
    I always hold a place for you in my heart
    If you think of me
    If you miss me once in a while
    Then I'll return to you
    I'll return and fill that space in your heart
    Remembering
    Your touch
    Your kiss
    Your warm embrace
    I'll find my way back to you
    If you'll be waiting
    If you dream of me
    Like I dream of you
    In a place that's warm and dark
    In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart
    Remembering
    Your touch
    Your kiss
    Your warm embrace
    I'll find my way back to you
    If you'll be waiting
    Oh, I've longed for you
    And I have desired
    To see your face, your smile
    To be with you wherever you are
    Remembering
    Your touch
    Your kiss
    Your warm embrace
    I'll find my way back to you
    Please say you'll be waiting
    Together again
    It would feel so good to be
    In your arms
    Where all my journeys end
    If you can make a promise
    If it's one that you can keep
    I vow to come for you
    If you wait for me
    And say you'll hold
    A place for me
    In your heart
    A place for me in your heart
    A place for me in your heart
    A place for me in your heart
    🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🤟

  • @gloryijang5357
    @gloryijang5357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    This lady with her deep rich voice. Love you so hard Tracy.

    • @sh-vi2nz
      @sh-vi2nz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Completely wrong she is a woman

    • @alundavies8402
      @alundavies8402 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ms. will always love my life you numpty

  • @judithjansen3458
    @judithjansen3458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful sublime song. My son died 11 years ago and his music tastes much ve me to tears or make dance in fun

  • @xxgamergirl23xx8
    @xxgamergirl23xx8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I heard this song on my grandfather’s faunal and I was crying with it because I love my grand father thanks to him for being in my life and he will watch me in heaven.

  • @lornajones7292
    @lornajones7292 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This song is so beautiful, it makes me cry 😢😢😢

  • @TimothyJaya-eg2lq
    @TimothyJaya-eg2lq ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have always been a fan of tracy chapman and found this gem of a song after my father passed on. It really helped me heal and it has been one of my favourite songs since I hope it helps someone elsewhere heal like it did me

  • @joaomoniz7854
    @joaomoniz7854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This music is a bittersweet nectar to me these days. On March 26, my Mother would have turned 65, passed away when I was 12; on March 27, my ex-partner, who died in my arms, would be 43 years old, I was 24 (Im now 40). The two were Aries, life has bizarre coincidences. I generally deal well with the concept of life and death but I admit that this week is always strange to me. I do not even say it's sad. it is as if it was a mental blank, an oscillating between apathy and hypersensitivity. I wake up to the date, I spend the day on "suspension" mode and only at night- or the next morning gives me a lump in my throat, no crying, nothing, just a weight within that I can not explain. The two, as well as my niece, were the only people in my life whom I said" I love you ", none, no one has reciprocated to this day. For 363 days of the year this does not seem to matter, only in these two days that vacuum, this cold and unrecoverable distance seems to weigh like a tsunami. And it is at these times that I doubtlessly agree, exceptionally, with my sign and ascendant (Leo with asc Aries), "I will always hold a place for you in my heart", especially for my Mother that I miss and need every second, every step, every day of my whole life. Not all the longing is bad and not every tear is of regret, these are more than anxiety to review and re-embrace.

    • @Michelle60012
      @Michelle60012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so sorry ❤️My mother's birthday was on March 26 also she passed when I was 5. This was always her song. Everytime I hear it, it bring up so many emotions.

  • @ellie9703
    @ellie9703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When a song moves you to tears the first time you hear it.. Well ❤️

  • @jeremyrohwer7520
    @jeremyrohwer7520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I lost my wife to a terrible OD, the noght I found her was one of my worst days ever!!my best friend arrived at my house for moral support and played this song for me of course it suited my situation so yes I played it for her funeral!!!! Thank you patrick

  • @preciousfreeborn2667
    @preciousfreeborn2667 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My one true love is far from me
    Don't know if we will end up with each other but I am grateful for the times we shared together
    A memory and a feeling money cannot buy..

  • @Rosaly__x
    @Rosaly__x ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best song ever!! 🇳🇱❤

  • @vickiervig4260
    @vickiervig4260 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    She has such a beautiful voice, I can feel every word she sings ❤️

    • @catherinephiri8448
      @catherinephiri8448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This song used to make us sleep in our lives as a married couple

  • @jamiehowell9672
    @jamiehowell9672 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This song was one I shared with my former boyfriend. We promised to be together one day. He died in January 2017. Always in my heart, Blondie. I love you forever.

  • @rtwt7487
    @rtwt7487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    23 years ago I made the mistake of not holding on to her. Today I still talk to her but can never recover the feeling that this song conveyed at that time. I'll always think of her and long for lost times.

    • @uzziahnjovu2077
      @uzziahnjovu2077 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dedicated this song to a guy I love but he cheated on me

  • @lucianadasilva-decker5034
    @lucianadasilva-decker5034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    For me you’re the most special and amazing singer ever…
    I love your kindness, your warming voice and words!!
    I’m sure someone like you with such special talent must be angel!
    You’re absolutely a enrichment for all the people around the world !!
    Love you Tracy!!
    ❤️❤️❤️

    • @robgreen9903
      @robgreen9903 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greetings how are you doing??

    • @robgreen9903
      @robgreen9903 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you

  • @loveiseternal5544
    @loveiseternal5544 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A secret favourite of mine thankfully I kept this one close to my heart it's a diamond 💎💎💎 only for the Pure in heart