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Candle In The Wind 1997

Elton John

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Candle In The Wind 1997

Song byElton John
in AlbumElton John

Lyrics by Bernie Taupin

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 our 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'll 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 you footsteps will always fall here

Along England's greenest hills

Your candle's burned out long before

Your legend ever will

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Candle in the Wind 1997 by Elton John is a tribute song dedicated to the memory of Princess Diana. The song reflects on her life, legacy, and the profound impact she had on the world. Key themes include loss, remembrance, and the fleeting nature of life, comparing Diana to a candle in the wind that struggled to stay alight but shone brightly nonetheless. Particularly poignant moments include the lines 'Goodbye England's rose, may you ever grow in our hearts' and 'Your candle's burned out long before your legend ever will,' highlighting the enduring legacy of an individual whose life was cut tragically short.

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