Miller formed the Buddy Miller Band, which included singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin on vocals and guitar.
In addition to releasing several solo albums over the years, Miller has toured as lead guitarist/backing vocalist for Emmylou Harris's Spyboy band, Steve Earle on his El Corazon tour, and Linda Ronstadt. He co-produced and performed on Jimmie Dale Gilmore's 2000 album Endless Night. He has also appeared on several albums by songwriter/singer Lucinda Williams.
At the 4th Annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards, the Ryman Auditorium September 2005, Miller received the Album of the Year Award for his Universal United House of Prayer, and the opening cut of that album, Worry Too Much (penned by Mark Heard, and originally released on Second Hand), won the Song of the Year Award.
In Memory of My Heart
Buddy Miller Lyrics
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Sing a sad song in the dark
Throw a flower in the river
In memory of my heart
You were such life to me or so sweet to me
For my heart you were breath and blood
Now I'm in misery
Light a candle in the rain
Sing a sad song in the dark
Throw a flower in the river
In memory of my heart
I'll go on like before
And look the same as
I've always been
But my heart's gone for sure
Since forever's come to an end
The lyrics to Buddy Miller's song In Memory of My Heart depict a heartbroken individual who longs for the love of their life, but it's no longer attainable. The first verse of the song suggests that the individual is in a state of mourning and would like to memorialize the love they had with their significant other. The mention of lighting a candle in the rain, singing a sad song in the dark, and throwing a flower in the river represent various rituals associated with grieving, helping the individual to cope with their loss.
The second verse reveals the depth of the loss, indicating that the individual's great love for their partner was integral to their existence. The line "For my heart you were breath and blood" demonstrates the immense influence the other person had on the individual's life, and the subsequent loss has thrown them into despair.
The final verse conveys the idea that while the individual may outwardly appear to be the same person as they were before the loss, internally, their heart has been forever altered. The phrase "forever's come to an end" indicates that the future seems bleak and without hope.
Overall, the song is a poignant and heart-wrenching portrayal of love and loss, which speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of losing someone they deeply love.
Line by Line Meaning
Light a candle in the rain
Despite the gloomy weather, I will perform a relieving and hopeful act to remind me of what my heart used to feel.
Sing a sad song in the dark
I will sing a sorrowful tune even though I'm alone in this dark moment, as a way to cope with the pain of losing someone dear to me.
Throw a flower in the river
I will symbolically release my beloved into the current of life, allowing them to flow with nature and time.
In memory of my heart
This act is a tribute to my own heart's experiences and feelings, which are now nothing more than memories of what once was.
You were such life to me or so sweet to me
You added vibrant life to mine and were so kind and loving to me.
For my heart you were breath and blood
In my heart, you were as important as my own breathing and blood flow mechanisms.
Now I'm in misery
However, since you're gone, I am in profound and unrelenting anguish.
Cause I can't live without your love
Despite trying to go on without you, I've realized that your love was crucial to my well-being and survival.
I'll go on like before
Outwardly, I'll resume my normal routine and habits, as if nothing has changed.
And look the same as I've always been
I may appear unchanged to those around me, but internally, I am deeply transformed.
But my heart's gone for sure
The loss of my beloved has left a permanent void in my heart and nothing can ever replace what was lost.
Since forever's come to an end
As our relationship has come to an end, it feels as though time itself has ceased to move forward, and everything is frozen in this moment of grief.
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Written by: JULIE MILLER, STEVEN MILLER
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