This is a miraculous song for me. My husband had just died of tongue and throat cancer. It was very fresh. He left this world in a blizzard literally, and left me with 9 young children, 8 still at home, lost in our own blizzard of sorts. It was an unthinkable possibility, that he'd die and leave me alone. Really alone that is. So much for me to manage, and so many decisions, and how do I possibly carry on? One night, about 2 months after he left us, and just after I wrote him a 7 page gripe letter, at about 4 AM, I heard this very loud, beautiful music. I woke up to it as in a dream. But as I realized it wasn't a dream, I got up, my 4 year old who always slept with me then followed me, I followed the music downstairs and into the kitchen. My husband's laptop was open at his spot at the kitchen table - the spot he had commanded for 27 years of our marriage. It was a blue screen, but playing the song "You and I" by Lifehouse. I sat down, Bobby plopped on my lap, and we stared in amazement. I actually tried to turn the volume down, but it didn't work. Then this song, "Crack the Shutters" began playing immediately after the first. I had never, ever heard this song. I was mesmerized as I listened intently to the words. My husband was trying to communicate with me through music. I truly believe this. You see, for a year and a half, he could not talk, eat, drink, and toward the end, he really couldn't do anything.The children and I took care of ALL of his needs 24/7...feeding from a tube, breathing from his trache, suctioning his trache constantly..dealing with his bathing, his comfort, his medicinal protocols, his other stuff too... He knew how hard this was for me, to be doing all that needed to be done for his comfort, and we had hoped, healing. Well, actually there was a ton of healing, just not the physical kind. He knew the toll it took on me, and the continued trauma was ever-present. He had been so enraptured with his own difficulties during the cancer thing, that he never took the chance to really comfort or prepare me for what was to come. He wasn't able to wrap his head around the mess he'd leave us in. It was too much for him...so he kinda ignored it all. I truly believe that he sent me these songs to reassure me that I am valued, and was valued, and that he truly appreciated what was done for him out of great love and admiration for him. He wanted to tell me how much he loved me, because the firestorm that followed his death was so very damaging for me. He has sent me another song "Briana" by Boyce Avenue. Those words blow my mind also. Well, I am soldiering through all this. I know though that he is watching us, guarding us, guiding us...with angels and the Holy Spirit. I love the fact that God the Father in Heaven has permitted him to communicate to me this way. I thank Him for that. I know now how thin is this veil that separates the Earthly from the Divine. We all ought to tap into it as much as we can. It really helps gain perspective about why we are here, and what we are to do. Cool stuff.
Very sorry for your loss Maria and all that followed. It appears he wants you to bathe in the daylight in his absence which is very apparent because he can't be there to bathe with you.
The wilderness in which emotions clash like a thousand hurricanes is where I exist. The only thing that sooths me is music. Music from songs like this!
Would love a DVD of all their favorite songs ..so l could watch them all at home..love watching garys expressive face while he sings....you guys are sucking up lots of my data..as l listen to you everyday..you echo through my soul..love it
Imagine someone writing this for you. ❤️ And then singing it to you. 🥰
Beautiful love song
Thankyou Glasgow Scotland UK.
One of the most emotional lovely songs ever written 🌸🌷
Yaaaaaas.. just wow💓
Gary’s voice is so beautiful, clear and strong. No auto tune needed. Ever.
This is a miraculous song for me. My husband had just died of tongue and throat cancer. It was very fresh. He left this world in a blizzard literally, and left me with 9 young children, 8 still at home, lost in our own blizzard of sorts. It was an unthinkable possibility, that he'd die and leave me alone. Really alone that is. So much for me to manage, and so many decisions, and how do I possibly carry on? One night, about 2 months after he left us, and just after I wrote him a 7 page gripe letter, at about 4 AM, I heard this very loud, beautiful music. I woke up to it as in a dream. But as I realized it wasn't a dream, I got up, my 4 year old who always slept with me then followed me, I followed the music downstairs and into the kitchen. My husband's laptop was open at his spot at the kitchen table - the spot he had commanded for 27 years of our marriage. It was a blue screen, but playing the song "You and I" by Lifehouse. I sat down, Bobby plopped on my lap, and we stared in amazement. I actually tried to turn the volume down, but it didn't work. Then this song, "Crack the Shutters" began playing immediately after the first. I had never, ever heard this song. I was mesmerized as I listened intently to the words. My husband was trying to communicate with me through music. I truly believe this. You see, for a year and a half, he could not talk, eat, drink, and toward the end, he really couldn't do anything.The children and I took care of ALL of his needs 24/7...feeding from a tube, breathing from his trache, suctioning his trache constantly..dealing with his bathing, his comfort, his medicinal protocols, his other stuff too... He knew how hard this was for me, to be doing all that needed to be done for his comfort, and we had hoped, healing. Well, actually there was a ton of healing, just not the physical kind. He knew the toll it took on me, and the continued trauma was ever-present. He had been so enraptured with his own difficulties during the cancer thing, that he never took the chance to really comfort or prepare me for what was to come. He wasn't able to wrap his head around the mess he'd leave us in. It was too much for him...so he kinda ignored it all.
I truly believe that he sent me these songs to reassure me that I am valued, and was valued, and that he truly appreciated what was done for him out of great love and admiration for him. He wanted to tell me how much he loved me, because the firestorm that followed his death was so very damaging for me. He has sent me another song "Briana" by Boyce Avenue. Those words blow my mind also.
Well, I am soldiering through all this. I know though that he is watching us, guarding us, guiding us...with angels and the Holy Spirit. I love the fact that God the Father in Heaven has permitted him to communicate to me this way. I thank Him for that. I know now how thin is this veil that separates the Earthly from the Divine. We all ought to tap into it as much as we can. It really helps gain perspective about why we are here, and what we are to do. Cool stuff.
I'm. Sorry for your loss I hope things are a bit easier for you now
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Thank you Patrick Williams! Every now and then I visit this very site, and I saw your reply. God Bless!
Very sorry for your loss Maria and all that followed. It appears he wants you to bathe in the daylight in his absence which is very apparent because he can't be there to bathe with you.
Wow, you are supremely self-centered. Jesus christ.
GOD bless & keep you & your’s always xoxo.
I like how Gary interacts with his audience..brings the best out of Snow-Patrol's Performance . 👏👏👏.
His smile is BEAUTIFUL!❤
Omg its so.sexy
in a genre all their own! Love Gary Lightbody!
Oh, goody another acoustic concert. You can tell that they all have a life long friendship and respect for one another. Nice to hear Nate speak.
I love this song 🎵
I love the words, the poetry.
Our song, baby.
Well, THAT was unexpectedly beautiful.
He really loves someone a lot lucky girl
So beautiful
Every song.. Every note.. Every beat.. It's crazy but all about you..just the way it is... Always..
Missin.you.sooobad.. 💕💘💋❤💞💫🌟✨🎶💯❤💔😔🙏
they’re music is magical
I feel like this is gonna be the rest of my life..im so very sad.i want to feel happy again and fall in love again ❤😊
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Heard Crack the Shutters in the grocery store this morning - I forgot how much I love this band. Just AMAZING.
Love the little striptease. Now it's Gary's turn.
The wilderness in which emotions clash like a thousand hurricanes is where I exist. The only thing that sooths me is music. Music from songs like this!
Lucky Scotland!!!!
Would love a DVD of all their favorite songs ..so l could watch them all at home..love watching garys expressive face while he sings....you guys are sucking up lots of my data..as l listen to you everyday..you echo through my soul..love it
Merciful lord! Tears find me!!!
Gary from snow patrol big hug 💋😜😍😻🥰❤️✅👏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻😝
I'm in so in love with snow patrol ❤
glad to be here
LOVE you lads
Beautiful tune. Glad to hear this acoustic performance.
oii..allway loved snow patrol...
...one of my favourite songs...:D
❤❤❤
Anyone still remembering..today💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
Also anotherfavourite hundred million suns
Universal Love
0:21 and when he says, "He's a very handsome man, no," in his Irish accent.
perfect walking down the aisle song...
Perfeito
👏👏👏❤️
My wife likes this song.
💌💌💌
😍💕
Solo tengo a mi alrededor pocas personas buenas agradesco a la señora raquel E. G y la gente mala son las que c omo la mala hierva
If you like this...check out Ezio. By my side through life for 12 years.
La maldición de te caiga a ti te digo que no cumples con tus obligaciones y no cumples con hacer respetar las leyes del código penal
LOL b3 BR0 KEN G LASS
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Son las que no hacen nada por la ciudadania
Lyrics?
Las gente que no revisan verifican analizan completamente el expediente son porquerias