I want to dedicate this song to all the people who struggle from anxiety to depression, from being bullied to being fatally ill. I don't know if or when things will get better and I don't know your struggles, just know that you're not alone . I hope this masterpiece will give you some type of comfort like it does to me. I'm sending love to all of you 💕
lovely words shani......i listen every day but i have got to the point where i dont give a shit what others think or say about me. i hope everyone can get to where i am
As I continue to fight the battle with Stage IV cancer, this song is the one that calms & comforts, as few can. Hold your loved ones close. You never know what life has in store. Never wait til "later" to spend time with and hug your loved ones. Do it now, while you still can. 4 years and the fight goes on!
I wish you good health and will pray for you. But, more than anything else, we need to remember our Creator and what He has given to us and that we all have to go back to Him. Your love for your Creator will help you fight thru any battle. Nobody lives forever and we all have to return to Him.
For my little sister, Mireille. I placed these words on your grave as a teenager. Now I'm 51 years old and you would be 49. You still help me make sense of what I do and when I'm listening, I hear you tell me ... why worry now? 😔🙏💛 Anyway, we both love Mark Knopfler where his guitar continues and tells the rest of the story ... and it's your face I'm looking for on every street
Funny I come across your comment its nearly three yrs from I lost my twin brother, I grieving today like I found out yesterday this song come on and it's like him speaking to me , sorry for your loss hope your ok xx
Lost my cousine 26 years ago, still grieving. She was like my sister, which I didn't have. We saw such a shiny future, where her and my children would be together like we where. She died within 3 month, only 24 years.
This song should be used as a part of therapy. It’s better than most of the counselors and therapists. Seek treatment and help. Listen to encouraging songs of hope and stay strong. You can do it. Don’t let life kill you. I survived stage 4 cancer, multimillion $ bankruptcy and divorce! I feel better than ever. Sometimes losing is winning. Peace, Love & Live.
That may be true but you saying that it's better than therapy is stupid and shows you have no clue what therapy is and how it is discovering mechanisms and barriers within yourself that have been implanted by your life experiences and the people in your life that have effected you negatively.
@chadrew6 Therapy may not be the solution to everything! Also people differs, from each other and also regarding situations.. so subjecting human health to pre-settled standards is full crap!
@Jim good to hear Jim i hope you are in a better place now but if you need a long distance helping hand just respond and i will try to do everything i can.. keep your head up man, nothings gonna bring you down!! I by the way totally agree about the album
If you need a good cry and reminiscing the good old days. This is the song for you. When I was a kid this song would be played in my aunt and uncle’s car when we would return from my grandma’s in Wisconsin. Always brings back memories. Definitely a song I need today.
A Serbian musician living in Hungary, compensates those Western media organs who haven't taken the effort to turn the deserved attention to this song. Zoran Stevanovic, former leader, lead singer and lead guitarist of Metro, has made a cover of it as a soloist. He's dedicated it to his daughter Sandra. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RorrRnLjfJI.html
I couldn't listen to this song for 2 years aftermy father died. He went way to early and suddenly, it devastated me. He played me this song when I was a child and now I listen to it and it takes me to him. I feel him around me and it feels like he is singing it to me. Music is so emotive. Thankyou Dad for your taste is music, I miss you so much, RIP you beautiful soul 💞
@Glen Camenzuli My father was not the best father. I resented him very much for a long time. But now I am older and matured I see whatever the flaw he had doesn't matter any more. I have realized he loved me in his way. I feel sad because I didn't give him enough love. It taught me to love everyone around me as much as I can regardless their flaw because at the end love is the only thing that matters. I am sending you love wherever you are!
I remember playing this at full blast on a car stereo when I wore a younger man's clothes sat on top of a hill side in Wales...Still touches me deep inside to day....❤
Just think of this - some people including myself will never sit on top a hill in Wales even though we wish we could. You were fortunate - all I ever saw were African vistas....
This song helped turn me around after a bad couple of days after suffering from an anxiety attack. On the third day when the anxiety had lifted, this song kept playing throughout the day in my head. And it was most welcome. I owe a lot to this band.
Anxiety is a killer iv been a victim to it, made me harder than I ever thought, iv been all over a cpl of wars, try look after your health don't over think things, control is just an illusion, but the small things in life you have control over do your best,don't pressure your self or allow anyone else to, exercise is excellent for burning of all that dark energy that anxiety feeds of, and you never know what tomorrow may bring, lastly don't withdraw, I'm not giving you a lecture just came to these conclusion, hope you feel better.
I remember travelling 26 miles to buy this album on the day it was released, I bought it on both LP and CD. This song is for the memory of my deceased daughter Debbie who sadly lost her fight the day before this album was released! It was the hardest thing I have ever done, looking her in the eyes as I turned her life support machine off aged just six weeks old. 🏴
That warm summer of 1985. Live Aid, Bruce Springsteen and this amazing album. I was 22 and I took my girl to see Dire Straits on Live Aid day. Whenever I play this, it plants me back into the feel of that summer, which was so much about the transition from teenager to adulthood.
I was 24 in 1990 and served in the Airforce in Lajes Field Azores. I dated a Portuguese girl there during my tour. We used to dance to this song. She was an incredible person. I’m happily married to someone else now going on 28 years but still think about Manuela when I hear this song and hope she is happy.
Like probably many of you, my job is a great source of stress and anxiety. I find myself worrying about nonsense that hasn't even happened yet. It can be really debilitating and depressing. This song truly helps center me and puts things into perspective. We've all had misfortunes and setbacks before, and we've dealt with them and moved on with our lives. Why worry about it. Here's to peaceful days, now and always.
Hello Dear Matt, I randomly saw your letter just now after being reminded of this lovely song and looking on the miraculous u. tube..yep; loved your letter , we've gotta paddle through the rapids sometimes..some modern thinking suggests we should be happy all-the-time.. of course we're going to be unhappy too...the trick is remembering to play , even in the bad times . .. Thanks again for your letter. x
My dearest wife of 63 years recently passed away, she was very disabled and I had cared for her over 13 years. This wonderful composition was played at the funeral, and when I have a fit of melancholy (such as now) I am consoled by the soothing affect this has upon me, but of course, it will always bring a tear to the eye and I know, that with arms outstretched she is waiting. "Our love comes shining red and gold and all the rest is by the way." My thanks to Mark for this wonderful treasure.
You have my deepest sympathy. I was told in late spring that I was dying. I have been married for 31 years & still am "only" 51. Within a short time of our wedding, my health, which had never been good, quickly went downhill. A neurologist (whom I saw bi-weekly) had become like a father-figure & warned me that MD's are not taught how to handle chronic conditions, never mind pain & to watch out for the time when friends & family would also leave (we're too close, I thought). We three, in our nuclear family, including me, are all I've got now! Due to the family's coldness, I am choosing no funeral or "celebration of life". Sounds selfish but should the family who can't pick up the 'phone be allowed to weep at a grave? Sorry for adding my woes but I am perplexed at it all.
@Ribbons&Bows: Thank you for your kind comment. I just wish that I was able to bring some comfort to your predicament, perhaps my favourite verse line will be meaningful "Our love comes shining Red and Gold". My best wishes for your future ...Vic
@@victorwarwick449 I've had a particularly bad 24 hours & there was your kind comment waiting, when I sat down at the computer! The little secret that I didn't mention but I hope, having chosen their music at your beloved's funeral gives you even a little smile in sharing. My husband grew up with Mark (Knopfler) & his brother David . Mark, especially is down-to-earth & his words, when he writes, are carefully chosen. I love music, all kinds, sang, played keyboards, clarinet & saxophone. Thank you for the words, without my husband, I wouldn't have made it thus far. I must admit that I vacillate about the funeral as it's not like me to seek retribution. Through it all, with deep faith, we hoping that all of my specialists' prognosis will be prolonged or miracle of miracles, I will somehow, "make it". Thank you, once again, Mr. Warwick. You'll be in my thoughts & prayers.
@@CartePostale. I hope you feel better soon! You need to focus on what you have and not what you don't have. When the time will comes, it would be good to have a funeral, so that a priest or rabbi can bless your soul and your husband and friends can say goodbye. Does that make sense? God bless you and I hope you can heal your soul and your body.
I was in a coma on life support for nine days. Not that I know any more about it than anyone else but from my experience if everyone's brain works the same I can tell you for sure your friend is having the greatest most realistic dreams you can't even imagine if you haven't been there.
I played this song on a loop while my Mom was sick with cancer. I had hope even up until the end. God had other plans for her. He took her home. This song still plays in my mind often. It will forever be tied to the loss of my Sweet and loving Mother. I miss you every day. Love you Mommy Forever in our hearts ❤️🙏🏻
Hi I never heard older music before and I left the play next song thing on and fell asleep . Woke up and this was playing . I sat up in bed and hit rewind and then again and then again and again and again and I couldn't believe it . First time I ever heard this and haven't stopped listening for few days . What a tune . It's funny how you can be humbled by a song . I wanted to say thanks to everyone and give a virtual hug . And don't worry . Peace
It is amazing how a single song brings back so many memories and so many beautiful feelings for so many people, for so many years ... Beauty is eternal and cannot be counted by years, but much of God's beauty is in this song. Thank you, Mark Knopfler.
The second half of this song, the outro, is almost like a separate song, a hidden track. I remember being driven through the Lake District as a teenager in the late Eighties when this came on the car stereo. It was autumn and the sudden synchronicity between the beauty of what I could see and what I could hear is a moment that will never leave me.
As a kid, I would fall asleep to this song - it was one of the first albums I ever owned. Now, my son asks for it almost every night as his bedtime song.
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK on my YT channel in tribute to these 2 great songwriters from the majestic city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and RESPECT to the legends.
This song makes me think of my children and the wonderful memory's we had growing up as a happy family. From bed time to camping sitting by the camp fire to their first broken heart. Love everyone and respect life. God bless.
"Why Worry" Baby, I see this world has made you sad Some people can be bad The things they do, the things they say But baby, I'll wipe away those bitter tears I'll chase away those restless fears And turn your blue skies into grey Why worry, there should be laughter after pain There should be sunshine after rain These things have always been the same So why worry now? Why worry now? Baby, when I get down I turn to you And you make sense of what I do I know it isn't hard to say But baby, just when this world seems mean and cold Our love comes shining red and gold And all the rest is by the way Why worry, there should be laughter after pain There should be sunshine after rain These things have always been the same So why worry now? Why worry now?
Baby, I see this world has made you sad Some people can be bad The things they do, the things they say But baby, I'll wipe away those bitter tears I'll chase away those restless fears And turn your blue skies into gray Why worry There should be laughter after pain There should be sunshine after rain These things have always been the same So why worry now Why worry now Baby, when I get down I turn to you And you make sense of what I do And though it isn't hard to say But baby, just when this world seems mean and cold Our love comes shining red and gold And all the rest is by the way Why worry There should be laughter after pain There should be sunshine after rain These things have always been the same So why worry now Why worry now
Baby, sweet angel, blue daze 420. Carmen, you are my miracle, my teenage fantasy dream girl. I'll do whatever it takes 2 tame the demons within if ever you may worry. So why worry now? Im ever indebted to you. For god chose me 2 guard, protect, and help save your soul. For god blessed me, when he chose you, 2 save mine
Just found out that my wife is pregnant with our second child. She had a misscarriage earlier this year and it’s been a sad year all over. But I listened to this song at work and thought to myself that everything is going to be alright some time and you can’t go and worry and overthink everything all the time. She surprised me when I came home from work and this song is forever going to remind me of this moment. I’m very grateful for that ❤️
In 1976 I flew to Maui on a one-way ticket with $150 in my pocket, stayed 27 years. It was so much more laid back there in those days, and I used this song when it came out as the soundtrack, starting at 4:27, with a video montage of Maui scenics and happenings. Brings back fond memories of a Maui I miss and will always cherish.
Such a wonderful song! Calm and powerful at the same tine! The music arrangement and the sounds from that guitar only very few can create and deliver! Thank you, Dire Straits!
For Carol... mum... may you rest easy... Your love transcends time... Your example made this world better.. And it made me a better man for knowing you and your family... I knew a living Angel... Blessed... we celebrate your life... Thank you Carol, i was always welcome in your home... For 6 or 7 years i had two moms... Her example is a guiding light... You and your family, in my heart always..
I adore the outro to this track so much. I had this album on cassette all through my childhood and teens. The long outdo was cut on the cassette version of this track so the songs could fit onto the cassette sides. What a joy to discover it years later... and play on repeat forever!
When I was young my mother made me discover this album, especially this song. Now she left me alone and I can't stop crying listening to it. I love Dire Straits for all emotions they giving to us.
my dad was in a band in the 70s and 80s and played alot of dire straits on the record player. this was his favourite album then. i grew up listeing to great music thanks to my dad.
Time has softened my heart and mind as I've aged, thus has this song joined along my life journey. As a 20 something when BIA hit the shelves, the needle often skipped over this track in favor of the upbeat and driving tunes on this masterpiece. Now in my 50's, my mind often travels back more than forward. When I first heard this track and memories that accompany events wherein the needle remained in the groove and this track played on, I am somber, wiser and grateful. I hope you are having a superb day and this album will ease your mind!
First time this ever happened to me ... 1985, was walking in a mall, and heard this song - at about the 4:36 mark to the end (you know the part) - wafting through the walkways, and I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I ran into the record store that was playing this over their in store speakers, and all out of breath, asked them "Who is this on this song?" and they said "It's the new Dire Straits album" .. Hit me like a ton of bricks .. I was a fan of DS, but back then you didn't get much advance airing of songs before the album came out. Bought Brothers in Arms on the spot, and I think other people also got in line with the album. Just a peaceful, spiritual song ...
Reminds me of my time in Spain with a most amazing and loving lady. She had to return to US but this song narrows the 8000 miles distance and moves her to here in my heavy heart. Love you Tiny xxxxxxxx
I've been listening to this for about 4 minutes and just realized I've been grinning (widely) since it started. I wish there was a word that conveyed how great this is.
After battling depression I take comfort with this song I adopted this song as my theme song after trying 2 suicide attempts from stress and losing so many of loved ones to cancer overdoses makes me feel good
This song was a favorite of mine from a long time ago in college. The music, lyrics, and even just the title were able to take me to a peaceful, relaxing place. I heard it for the first time in many, many years 2 days ago on SiriusXM radio. I’ve listened to it several times over the past 2 days with similar effect and felt compelled to share my thoughts. Wishing you a joyful day.
This is a beautiful song lovely lovely words. Yes why worry This is magnifiek I like to sleep to everybody don't Worry Be Happy thank you MK for this lovely song you are the best❤❤🎸🎸💕💕
I've buried two brothers I know and feel your pain. This world can be so cruel. I take comfort from the warmth of the sun to the sound of rain on the roof to watching the trees in the wind .
I had a friend sing this at my husband's memorial. After nearly 7 years of illness, the idea of laughter after pain and sunshine after rain was deeply comforting and just right.
Have great memories of travelling on long car journeys with my parents playing the Brothers in Arms album tape. This was always my favourite song on it.
Exactly the same. I will always remember those long nights of travel to go in vacation. The sound of the road, the engine, the lights flickering inside the car, and the sleepy silence that reigned inside the car. The good ol' memories...
We had Dire Straits "Alchemy" tape in the car. On weekends we were driving to forests, mountains with this tape playing.... great time. But one year Brothers in Arms was added to the car, and this tapet will always remind me of Croatia =] I'm from Poland BTW =]
Wow when my dad passed I was 15 listening to this tune with pure sadness guess there is light cause my sadness turned to strength to make him proud now strong to guide my daughter and got a good career still love the song thanks love to all xx
