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For a couple of decades i had an inexplicable dislike, bordering on hatred for this song and by extension, Tracy Chapman too. A few years ago i heard this version and as it played i realised that I was singing along and knew the lyrics by heart. Right then i had an epiphany, that many of the challenges in this girls life were present in my life and it was the fear of facing my own demons that made me avoid this song so ardently. Born in 1971 i was taken from my mother at birth by a shameful government policy (stolen generation) and adopted by a wo.an who despised me but doted on her real son, my older brother. I won't go into the details of the abuse other than to say that my early years had a profound impact on my life. Im 53 yrs old tomorrow and I live alone in a small unit with very few friends and even less family. Ive been in relationships with some lovely girls through my life, some ive even loved, but i always fuck it up and destroy any meaningful connections before my partner has a chance to hurt me. Ive been poor and ive been reasonably wealthy, but i threw it all away via gambling, alcoholism and drug abuse. Been locked up in psychiatric hospital on 6 occasions now and a couple of short stays in prison including the absolutely heartbreaking wing for the criminally insane yet i still hold onto some desperate hope that there is a place for me in this world. This song and its nsg is a beacon of hope for the people who fall the gaps in a society. Ive never physically hurt anyone in my life, my crimes have all been driving offences. Im kind to animals and people in equal measure including loads of volunteer work at a doggy rescue shelter and still something is missing and I fear ill never find it. We live in an increasingly cynical, cruel and cold society so id like to ask anyone who has read this comment to please take a moment to help make this world a better place. Give a dog/ cat , anything a pat and a cuddle, say hi and have a quick chat to your lonely old neighbour, do something selfless to gelp a stranger, for no other reason than its the right thing to do. Lastly, try to notice/ see the beauty that surrounds us ecery day, the songs of the birds in the trees, a nice sunset or sunrise, anything because there is great beauty if you look. Thanks for listening Mick Bray
I was in my mothers wound when this amazing singer perform this song 🎶 today I can enjoy this song listening to Luke Combs. Thank you you did extraordinary performer. God bless you.
