Wanting Memories by Sweet Honey in the Rock

I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes

You used to rock me in the cradle of your arms
You said you'd hold me til the pains of life were gone
You said you'd comfort me in times like these
and now I need you
Now I need you
And you are gone

I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes
Since you've gone and left me
There's been so little beauty
But I know I saw it clearly through your eyes

Now the world outside is such a cold and bitter place
Here inside I have few things that will console
And when I try to hear your voice above the storms of life
Then I remember
all the things that I was told

I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes

I think on the things that made me feel so wonderful when I was young
I think on the things that made me laugh
made me dance
made me sing
I think on the things that made me grow into a being full of pride
I think on these things
For they are true

I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes
I thought that you were gone
But now I know you're with me
You are the voice that whispers all I need to hear

I know a please, a thank you, and a smile will take me far
I know that I am you and you are me and we are one
I know that who I am is numbered in each grain of sand
I know that I've been blessed
Again
and over again

I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes

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[seanieboy6165]

I really appreciate all the comments on this video. I love these ladies. This song spoke to me clearly after my mother passed away. They put into words what I felt in my heart. I am truly thankful that you enjoy listening to this. I hope it speaks comfort to you as it does to me.

[4ndr3aN1co13]

I sang this song in choir about three years ago and I've been in love with it ever since.  The lyrics are so inspirational. This song is absolutely beautiful in every way.

[Cultureboy]

Glorious sound, challenging lyrics and the commitment of women to bringing hope through music to our fragile world. Blessings and thanks to you Sweet Honey in the Rock for the years of song that have fired my passion.

[SoftPetals37]

Beautiful!!!



[alacheekymonkey]

@seanieboy6165 - I first heard this song a few years ago and fell in love with it. My father passed away on Jan 3rd and yes, this song speaks to me more than ever as I grieve. I'm sorry about your mom.

I wish you peace. <3

[pasqualebrow1230]

I want this video on my Deejay Touch phone.

[journey344]

simply beautiful!!!!

[littlejay12]

I love this song so much!!

[BethieeJ]

This song makes me think of my nan because I had to sing it in a concert with my choir shortly after she died and it really brought home that she was gone

[dig35er]

I'm learning this song in gospel choir ... i'm so obseesed with it right now cant stop listening to it. These women are beautiful like their voices :)

[piranalu]

Such a beautiful song-----

just makes me think about my friend Gabriel, who died as a motherless child..... He was un "upfull" man.......