Let it go

So, recently, I found this kid on noise trade.  He's one of the members of the Oh Hellos, which I love.

First of all, I recognize the melody, which is Celtic, so I loved it instantly.  This transitions nicely into why I love his reason for writing it: "I went on a trip to Ireland this summer, and I wrote this song because I want to be Irish SO BAD."

Fitting, methinks, as today is the First of February and the Feast day of St. Brigid.

it won't always go how you want it to go

but the flower needs the rain

just as it needs the sun to grow

there will always be something

that's beyond your control

but you'll never live 'til you let it go

don't you give up on me now, we've got too far to go

and your life isn't over

until you say it's so

there will always be someone

who will love you, then lay you low

but you'll never live 'til you let it go

no, it won't always go how you want it to go

the rain will surely find you

and the sun will come and go

but it will not always be raining

seasons change, people grow

and you'll never live 'til you let it go

pain and heartache

all your doubts, all your worries

all your fear and apathy

your hate and jealousy

you've gotta lay them down

gotta bury them in the ground

'cause you'll never live 'til you let it go

you'll never live 'til you let it go

I would like the angels of Heaven to be among us.


I would like an abundance of peace.


I would like full vessels of charity.


I would like rich treasures of mercy.


I would like cheerfulness to preside over all.


I would like Jesus to be present.


I would like the three Marys of illustrious renown to be with us.


I would like the friends of Heaven to be gathered around us from all parts.


I would like myself to be a rent payer to the Lord; that I should suffer distress, that he would bestow a good blessing upon me.


I would like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings.

I would like to be watching Heaven’s family drinking it through all eternity.


- Saint Brigid of Ireland