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Candle in the Wind 1997 Lyrics

by Elton John

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Candle in the Wind 1997 Lyrics

Goodbye England's rose May you ever grow in our hearts You were the grace that placed itself Where lives were torn apart You called out to our country And you whispered to those in pain Now you belong to heaven And the stars spell out your name And it seems to me you lived your life Like a candle in the wind Never fading with the sunset When the rain set in And your footsteps will always fall here Along England's greenest hills Your candle's burned out long before Your legend ever will Loveliness we've lost These empty days without your smile This torch, we'll always carry For our nation's golden child And even though we try The truth brings us to tears All our words cannot express The joy you brought us through the years And it seems to me you lived your life Like a candle in the wind Never fading with the sunset When the rain set in And your footsteps will always fall here Along England's greenest hills Your candle's burned out long before Your legend ever will Goodbye England's rose May you ever grow in our hearts You were the grace that placed itself Where lives were torn apart Goodbye England's rose From a country lost without your soul Who'll miss the wings of your compassion More than you will ever know And it seems to me you lived your life Like a candle in the wind Never fading with the sunset When the rain set in And your footsteps will always fall here Along England's greenest hills Your candle's burned out long before Your legend ever will And your footsteps will always fall here Along England's greenest hills Your candle's burned out long before Your legend ever will

Meaning of Candle in the Wind 1997

“Candle in the Wind 1997” is a poignant tribute to Princess Diana, acknowledging her profound impact on England and its people. The lyrics evoke a sense of deep sorrow and loss, portraying her as “England’s rose,” a figure of grace who offered comfort where pain existed. Elton John uses the metaphor of a candle in the wind – fragile yet enduring – to represent Diana's life, highlighting how she shone brightly despite adversity and never faded from memory. The song expresses an inability to fully articulate the joy and compassion she brought, acknowledging that her legacy will forever remain etched in the nation’s heart. It’s a heartfelt farewell, recognizing the emptiness left behind and promising to carry her “torch,” ultimately celebrating her life as something timeless and unforgettable, continuing to resonate long after her passing.

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