Song for a Friend
Veda Lyrics


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does she linger in the air
that follows you home each day
do you ever stop and stare at yourself
for traces of her
can a picture bring some comfort
where a song melody leaves off
is she silently rocking you to sleep
'cause i hope and i pray
i'll see a bit of that light
in my world today
it would be an injustice not to see
that kind of love live on
what kept your eyes up
kept your world from falling
darkness chokes, but you found a way out
may i say your words are insight




something unique
hold on my friend she's rocking you out of here

Overall Meaning

In Veda's Song for a Friend, the lyrics express a sense of longing and loss for a friend who has passed away. The singer asks if the friend still lingers in the air around the listener, and if they can see traces of her in their own reflection. The lyrics also suggest that perhaps the friend is still providing comfort, even in death, through pictures or silent presence. The singer hopes to see some of the friend's light in their own world, as it would be an injustice not to continue to honor and celebrate the love that she brought into the world.


The song continues with an acknowledgement of the darkness that can often surround us in life, and the acknowledgement that the friend provided a way out of that darkness. The singer admires the friend's insight and unique perspective, and hopes that they can hold on to the memories and the love that they shared with her. The final lyrics suggest that the friend is still present, rocking the listener to sleep metaphorically, and will continue to provide comfort and guidance even as she is physically gone.


Overall, Veda's Song for a Friend is a poignant tribute to a loved one who has passed away, expressing the complicated emotions of mourning and loss while also emphasizing the beauty and importance of continuing to honor the person's memory and the love they brought into the world.


Line by Line Meaning

does she linger in the air
Are you haunted by the presence of your lost friend in the aftermath of their departure?


that follows you home each day
Do you carry an intangible spirit of your friend along with you every day?


do you ever stop and stare at yourself
Have you ever introspected and searched for any remnants of your friend's influence on you?


for traces of her
Do you long for any reminders or traces of your friend's presence around you?


can a picture bring some comfort
Can a mere photograph of your friend provide you with some solace?


where a song melody leaves off
When the melody of a song cannot fill the void of your friend's absence, can a picture do so?


is she silently rocking you to sleep
Do you feel comforted that your friend is still watching over you and protecting you even if they are no more?


'cause i hope and i pray
I pray that you find peace and hope through the memories of your friend.


i'll see a bit of that light
May you find a bit of the light of your friend's love illuminating your path ahead.


in my world today
May your friend's light continue to shine on in your world today and always.


it would be an injustice not to see
It would be an immense injustice to forget the love and light that your friend gave to the world.


that kind of love live on
May that kind of pure love and affection continue to exist and be passed on from generation to generation.


what kept your eyes up
What gave you strength and hope to keep moving forward despite the challenges?


kept your world from falling
What kept your world from crumbling and falling apart in the absence of your friend's love and affection?


darkness chokes, but you found a way out
Although life may sometimes seem bleak and hopeless, you always found a way to move forward and find the light.


may i say your words are insight
May I acknowledge the wisdom and insight that you have gained through your experiences of loss and grief.


something unique
Your experiences and journey of healing are unique and invaluable.


hold on my friend she's rocking you out of here
Hold on to the memories of your friend, for they will always guide you and gently lead you out of darkness and into the light.




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Comments from YouTube:

Stine S

I feel like a dork for remembering Olivia's song from waaay back, hehe... It's an adorable song :) Time consuming as it was to keep up with so many of my subscriptions doing VEDA, I'll miss logging onto YouTube to find a subscription box full of new entertaining and laidback videos from some of my favorite vloggers every day. It's been a fun month!

vanherrmann

hey man, it's been a blast hanging with you this past month. Hope to see you do this again soon :) <3 you and olivia :)

Guillermina

That song is the cutest thing I've ever seen. So is Olivia, and so are you :)

boushh2187

The song brought a tear to my eye. :)

Cheebit

So sweet! I love the song and she's so adorable! <3

nitwitinperil

Adorable song, adorable dog :) Thanks so much for VEDA-ing, it's been fun!

Kelly Young

Extremely adorable =) I'm glad you decided to close out with this song and video. Such a perfect ending to a great series of VEDA vids.

Sophie A

I still have the old version of this, but I really like this one too. :)

Basil

The song is absolutely adorable. (:

pineappble

:) You are amazing, Christian! I didn't have the guts to do VEDA

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