Death Cab For Cutie - What Sarah Said [Lyrics]

[@blofton101]

My condolences to everyone that lost someone special in their life. These comments actually brought tears to my eyes

[@jaredoxenberg3906]

"Love is watching someone die," one of Ben Gibbard's best lyrics of all time.

[@etm574]

+Jared Oxenberg I agree man, but I think the first line of this song is also one of his best. "it came to me then, that every plan, is a tiny prayer to father time" beautifully written and insanely clever and poetic.

[@funwillfunwill]

+Eric Mercer The lyric that caught me was "each descending peak on the LCD took you a little farther away from me"

[@nolandoubleu9179]

This entire song is just amazing with lyrics. Honest. It had to take so much time to write because every time I listen it's just so clever and hits the spot. You can relate to it and it's sad, but not over the top sad. Like every genius line, I love "as the TV entertained itself". Great song, great band.

[@foxissingle]

Agreed.

[@themeaningis4228]

"Love is watching someone die" reallly is a quote of Ben Gibbards friends wife(Sarah). Once she and her husband were walking in nature or a park idk , when she suddendly bursted out in tears. When he asked her why she was crying, she replyed "because love means watching someone die".

[@amungai1]

I just got home from the hospital after watching my mom battle ovarian cancer for two years. I love you, mom. I just wish we could have had more time and I could have had the chance to show you you raised me right.

[@makaveli8160]

+Hooked on Violins I thank your mother for giving you what you needed. we need those kinds of parents, and it's good to know we have them. I never really had that kind of mom, tbh.

[@DonOwnsYou]

Sorry for your loss

[@sarahjoy6918]

I’m sorry for your loss. Mine is in hospice care right now after fighting for about three years. She’s not eating or drinking and has no strength. I’ve never felt so broken. Please tell me it gets better?

[@heatherlaski629]

Hooked on Violins I watched my grandma die of ovarian cancer and I heard this song today and it nails how my heart aches for her to be here

[@WT707]

Hooked on Violins I love you and I believe in you.... you can do it.

[@ilikecheese1970]

What a brilliant song. No hidden agenda it is a vivid recount of death...until the narrator puts it back on you, forcing you to ask yourself who will watch you die (who actually loves you enough to watch that)

[@katiemurphy8365]

And it does put it back on you, and man did it just break me down realizing those people, the few, who are just that capable of love to be there in the end. We are graced in thisife to have any said perosn, let alone people

[@brandinoneya6817]

I can't believe how correct this song is with death. I lost my 7 week old daughter in 2011. She had an illness called NEC. She fought hard for 3 days, going through 2 surgeries and this song nails exactly what it was like. The hardest thing I ever did was hold her as we took her off life support. I wanted to run away and pretend it wasn't happening but I knew I couldn't. So I stayed with her, along with my husband as she slipped away into the night. 11:37pm she was gone and honestly that was the first time I had ever felt like my life was completely over. Even after all these years, I don't understand why it happened. And I think that's the hardest part about death - All of the questions that it leaves behind.

[@tibicenlinnei4014]

Brandi Noneya I'm so sorry. I love you.

[@jamesmay3rd]

Brandi Noneya wow. You are amazing for sharing that. I could not imagine. Being as strong as anyone of you. I wish you and your family future happiness and love

[@andrebagus9854]

i love you

[@amythekwill2002]

Brandi Noneya I'm so sorry..my daughter too had NEC I was very lucky and she got better the very last xray bfore they were going to operate..my heart breaks for you..

[@BluGhostCustoms]

horrible, went through similar thing with the love of my life at 38. After a misscarriage/both our first pregnancy, found a large tumour. Had to be removed and hoped that next pregnancy would work. But instead, 2 weeks in hospital she passed away. Its true, when you love the person much, you can't bare leave their side but to embrace every moment with them....

[@halfmoonbayrvpark5072]

My beloved husband Brian died almost 2 years ago at 56 years old. We were together 30 years. I watched him die. It was peaceful, and silent. He passed away listening to "Shine on you crazy diamond" at 11:11 am on 9/816. The two year anniversary is coming and this song literally brings me back to the moment of. The most difficult thing I've ever had to live with. Miss him everyday.

[@thenextfifty4732]

I lost my husband of nearly 30 years last September, it was sudden and unexpected, and he was alone. That continues to break my heart. Two weeks ago the doctors said my mom want going to make it, so I made the decision to bring her home, and sit with her and hold her hand while she died. It was peaceful and silent. People say the pain you feel is a testament to the love you felt. That feels true, but I wish I didn't know. Peace to you!

[@thenextfifty4732]

@@Quake120 I'm so touched that you took the time to write this message. A reminder of the good in the world and the way we can support each other. Blessings on you this holiday season.

[@zachleon524]

Hey love. Hope you're doing okay

[@michaelcorrigan6577]

Thats heavy. Im glad he was listening to a great song! Music is beautiful!

[@robh3089]

I'm sorry for your lose

[@KrissyMeow]

My heart goes out to any fellow family caretakers, especially those taking care of family with terminal cancer. It's one of the hardest things in the world to do daily. This song rings so true, and is heartbreaking, but comforting knowing that I/we are not alone. Even if it seems like it a lot of the time. My prayers are with you, and please keep me in your prayers too.

[@moonlitmajesty1349]

And also to the ones who are battling terminal cancer, because it's hell... absolute hell. Fuck cancer. 😢

[@amythekwill2002]

Krissy Tokyo thank you...it's a blessing to help someone @ this stage of life as well

[@livelaughluvnation]

the amount of love and support I feel in each of these comments is giving me hope. we're all strangers to each other yet I feel like we'd be sharing hugs and stories over one song. I've felt so lonely lately and this really gave me hope

[@karmillamessiah2289]

❤

[@victoriarose8427]

Exactly it makes me have some hope in humanity after all the times I've been let down.

[@Shubodh42]

Hey Sarah, thanks for saying that.. I'm thinking of what Sarah said.. :)

[@Shubodh42]

Hey Sarah, thanks for saying that.. I'm thinking about what Sarah said.. :)

[@Moonglow23]

😥💗😥

[@jgwentworth34]

this might be the most emotional song of all time. a masterpiece. I've listened this morning 6 times in a row.

[@marshallcarr73]

This whole album helped me a rough time when I was ready to give up. They are very thoughtful musicians.

[@alienc]

They took me out of a time I can't even remember anymore that's how good they healed and protected me. Life is what you make of it.

[@aethrya]

Listen to "My Mom" by Chocolate Genius. It's _the_ saddest song I have ever heard. It's a beautiful piece of poignant art.

[@Beezy089]

@@aethrya 6 times? Listening at 6 in the morning

[@stephendaparma0915]

☹️💔💯🎯

[@calicoast58]

My heart swollen as this song reminds me of holding my mother in the ICU , kissing her and saying thank you For my life Sometimes love is just being there

[@kennafries4057]

Oh, Sweetie. Me too. It will be 7 years ago tonight.

[@calicoast58]

@@kennafries4057Ill think of you❤

[@moshlingzoo]

I just went through and liked every comment. In fact, this comment section is one of the saddest and most touching ones on this website. My heart goes out to you all.

[@sarahreid3467]

Exactly what I was thinking..

[@kingstonb8130]

Phancakes Same..... Is that Norway in your profile pic?

You definately saw nearly nothing on KZbin then.

[@kaykia90]

Also in the comment section of Take me somewhere nice by Mogwai I read this kind of words (especially about suicide and depression). If a song has the power to change minds and to lead to a relief by bringing tears, then bands are like a superhero for us!

[@stephaniepaigethomas9283]

"...and it came to me then that every plan is a tiny prayer to father time "

[@jmorgan3977]

One of my favorite song lyrics. It's just so good.

[@amolp3434]

What does it mean though?

[@fancypantstinkler123]

simple answer would be to give a simple example. you could plan to go to the store tomorrow, but if you died tonight in your sleep, you'd never make it to the store. in order to fullfill your plans, you need to live long enough to do so. that's the short of it. hope that helps.

[@rememberthisnameslut]

In a broader sense: everything we do to stay healthy is just trying to buy a little more time on this earth. We are all going to pass eventually

[@rememberthisnameslut]

Or in its simplest sense it could just be a play on words... a tiny prayer to FARTHER time. Pray for more time with your loved one

[@tasmagoric]

This describes everything I experienced and felt when my brother sat in a hospital and became brain dead on the final weeks in the hospital. Those last words are what really get me the most because me and my parents watched him after he was taken off life support for 12 hours. Watching someone die is a terror when they thrash and spasm for air but mutually beautiful thing too see when you see their eyes flash their former personality then close, especially when you know they dont have to suffer anymore.

[@atasteforbitters]

a hug for you.

[@Dennis2001ify]

wow i'm sorry for your lose and i cannot begin sympathies for your pain i'm sorry

[@velvetashthugz1]

I'm so sorry for you Kaykay, I hope this song helped you heal.

[@Cozmonaut313]

I lost my mother when I was 14... With every word and every image that's painted with these lyrics I can think back to when we were in the ICU waiting for my mother to slip away from us. So yeah, each time I hear this song I cry and weep like the day it happened. But despite the teary eyed imagery, I always take back a sort of glowing optimism from this song. In those moments when you know a loved one is going to slip away from you forever you will always find the people that love them most around them. So I think this song is asking you to think about who loves you so much that they will watch you die. Who are the people in your life that will be there and what will you do until that day to tell them you love them with all your heart and soul.

[@alienc]

Cozmonaut313 You are a brave little soldier..

[@Sharpiesniffing]

Cozmonaut313 this comment made me cry oh lordI'm glad you could find a light in the darkness of what you've had to suffer through, and I hope life repays you for your strength :)

[@andylindberg6458]

Death is all too real. My dad's best friend was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given 3 weeks. Just like that. Life is fragile. And these lyrics really made me think about who would go through the pain of watching me die. And it truly is the people that love me. Amazing song.

[@Kuckkkk]

Life is so fragile..

[@AlmostLover13Chou]

I love how smoothly the end runs into Brothers on a Hotel Bed, it's very cleverly done.

[@regulation3237]

I know, right? Same with Tiny Vessels switching to Transatlanticism so nicely.

[@d.failner6234]

That's what concept albums are supposed to do.

[@teaganholt6240]

My dad passed away with terminal cancer 6 years ago. He was never much in my life as he battled with alcohol abuse. Me and my 2 sibling were there for him in the final days of his life. “Love is watching someone die” kept playing in my head. It is the hardest the thing to do, it would be so much easier to walk away and not watch. But if you love this person, you stay with them and bear the grief. This song is beautiful and wherever you are dad, I hope you are happy.

[@jacksonlee3133]

this song has been one of my favorite songs since it first came out , death cab is like therapy to me. when I was younger and lived in the city I would just walk and walk watching all the people while listening to death cab when I had to clear my head. I never would have thought this song would've been brought to life for me. December 15 2015 my little sister was in a car accident she was 23 , we all thought she would be fine even the drs did. December 18th she went into surgery and in the early morning hours of the 19th she passed away. the entire time I was at the hospital with my whole family all I could hear in my head was this song. it was playing out right before my very eyes. it's hard to listen to now but it puts my pain into a tangible form. my heart is forever broken.

[@oshibo]

sierra mcallister This made me cry. I hope you find happiness

[@rionmoat3808]

that's crazy

[@MsIrishballer]

I just sent this video to my boyfriend as I'm fighting a disease that is wreaking havoc on my body and we know that I may not die within the next few months but it's the inevitable and it'll be a slow process. It's hard knowing that I'll be leaving him and my son behind especially because I'm young and I shouldn't have to. I knew this day would come just didn't think it'd be so quick. Thought I'd get at least a few more years out of this body of mine. Thank you for posting this.

[@cjhalo1439]

Repent now!!!

[@wadepratt1217]

Cj Halo14 What the fuck.

[@likeabunnie]

MsIrishballer I'm so sorry to hear that... My friend is 22 and has a little toddler, and recently became very sick, and has been close to death a few times in a few months. She has vasculitis PAN, which causes her body to attack itself,so it sounds like a similar scenario- it isn't fair, and I guess all anyone can do is their best in the moment, but I can't fathom that the world would keep spinning if she's gone so young, even though I know it's older than plenty who have passed, but... I guess I don't really have words, so I'm grateful for songs. I hope that you have a long life, and regardless of the length that you've been able to find peace and joy. I know I can't truly understand, I wish no one had to go through that though.

[@PurpleSpiritArmor]

Rest in peace. You were a beautiful human being.

[@knivesy]

I really hope you're still here. And I really hope you've gotten to see your daughter grow into an amazing person.

[@andrewknapp6183]

I think of my uncle every time I hear this song. I was blessed to have had the opportunity to visit him a week before he died of cancer, and it is a memory I will always treasure. Thank you, Ben, for putting into words what so many of us cannot.

[@idontknow4650]

Andrew Knapp the same exact thing happens to me. I remember just a little bit though since I was only two, but the things I remember are so clear and like a movie. Just imagine a little girl asking where her uncle is after a week of him dying from cancer. There you go

[@alexfrye3403]

This album was the album that helped me through some of the hardest personal things I've had to go through.

[@lori5283]

My friend Sara just passed away in a car accident last week and I just happened to stumble across this song for the first time. I feel like the lyrics are actually kind of accurate. Crazy.. I love and miss you Sara. Rest in peace

[@kristagibson8533]

I'm 5 years too late, but I'm sorry for your loss 💙

[@lori5283]

Krista Gibson aww thank you, I really appreciate it 💕

[@josephlim7239]

2012 dad died from stroke 2015 mother died from cancer 2019 awake at midnight crying to this song.

[@Castle24]

[@dylanpayne5925]

Keep your head up king

[@alienc]

Your life is more important than anything else in this world. You keep getting stronger with every day that passes not weaker.

[@dereek1618]

God bless you we are all here for you❤️

[@Kuckkkk]

2018 dad died from cancer 2023… my sister has been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.. Her name is Sarah and I can’t stop playing this song..

[@starrjimenez6721]

I just recently lost my best friend, my dad in February. this song takes me back to days I spent in the hospital with him, and watched as he quickly slipped away from me. strongest man I know, he didn't let go without a fight. I held his hand tightly till he took his last breath. I'll forever miss laying on his stomach while watching Seinfeld and Impractical Jokers with him. this song sure does sadden my heart a whole bunch. RIP daddy. gone too soon man.

[@zerosoma33]

I am a manly man. And I cry to this song almost every time. Gets me, every single time. "Who's gonna watch you die?" What a convicting and deep thought.

[@NeverGiveUp11Valeria]

My grandpa died yesterday, and the first song that came on my mind was this because its so comforting and i can relate it to so much...

[@lioness8118]

The piano always gets me.

[@AminaNiaz]

I love you dad.

[@michaelkukla6036]

As someone with terminal cancer... this song perfectly captures what its like...

[@czechmeowt2868]

+Michael Kukla Ah shit, man. That sucks. Enjoy watcha got left, I guess... I'll see ya on the flipside, space cowboy...

[@florescentadolescent2228]

hi, I noticed that you wrote this a couple years ago. I'm very sorry about what you had to go through. If you made it, I'm so happy for you and I'm really glad you beat cancer. If you unfortunately didn't make it, I have some questions. Of course, if you didn't, you wouldn't be able to answer this, but I just need to ask them. What's it like up there? Is it like everyone imagines it is? Do you have to worry about letting everyone down? Do you have to constantly prove to everyone and yourself that you're worth it? is it all okay in the end? again, I'm very sorry you had to go through this and I hope this finds you well.

[@czechmeowt2868]

Remy Wilson well he said terminal, so sadly I would guess he's no longer with us.

[@michaelkukla6036]

Marshall Hemmer thanks, still here, still terminal and still fighting. Means a lot! Thanks

[@missionsquirrel]

Hey.. checking in to see if you're still here. I'm thinking of you.x

[@teew1208]

My daughter passed away in 2017 from cystic fibrosis unexpectedly. This is an incredibly accurate description of that night. The ICU, waiting room, hyper ventilating & what sara said is so true.

[@jessalulu2130]

At 22 I have watched both of my parents die. Hospice in the end. I hope that as few people as possible have to understand what this song really means...

[@youngxodus]

sorry for your loss. i know what it's like in the emergency room hoping your loved one will pull through.

[@samwaiswasd403]

+Jessalyn Rogers Same here. I was just turned 20 as my mom slept away. Only six months passed, when it was time for my dad to sleep away. Hugs and warm toughts for you.

[@MaxClancy]

My heart goes out. I just lost daddy. Was there till the very end

[@victoriarose8427]

I know understand what you mean my grandfather died when I was a 9. My parents were neglectful towards me and he acted like a father figure and always protected me. I remember having so much hope that he would come out of surgery and I could tell him I loved him one more time, but then hours become longer and he never came instead it was a nurse. After that I don't remember what everyone said all I remember is that terrible feeling of having hope ripped away from me, I was so young and innocent and hopeful and I remember falling to the floor and having that all changed by the simple words "I'm sorry"

[@zachariahlloyd6043]

4 REEL bud, my heart 2 U.... When my Dad kicked it was probly the saddest day I ever had. PS. WAY too young!! :( :*( :(

[@willybinaz]

r.i.p. sarah you will be missed. thanks for being nice to me in school. Arlington, Tx will always have you in our hearts.

[@sarahbledsoe3925]

My mother passed away today 15 years ago today. She was 46. I was 21. This song perfectly describes the icu and waiting room. I can't get memory out of my head when called a code blue for her room. My heart sunk. Losing a parent is a terrible thing.

[@melw1522]

Just lost my mom to covid. This song is very related as my mom was in the ICU and the doctor called to inform my mom's condition got worse and worse. Until the last call from the doctor that told me my mom had gone.

[@sugarsore]

I'm so sorry.

[@joshuakent7887]

Hope you're doing better

[@goldenarias]

I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how that must have felt. Sending love from a stranger who cares. If you ever need a shoulder to cry on, I know you don't know me, but I'm here.

[@marksc1929]

So sry 🙏

[@takimashuda]

I know it’s been a year since you posted your comment but I’m really sorry to hear that awful news. If you need to talk to, don’t hesitate to send a message.

[@lt.kettch4652]

I sat with my Grandmother over Christmas, she died the day after. This song reminds me of all the hours and days I spent by her side as she faded. Long are the days of me sitting on her knee and hugging her, but I take solace in the fact that she is far from her hurts and ails.

[@lt.kettch4652]

Pippin Took Thank you. You are right, ya know. Time fades the hurt each day a little.

[@seanmadden911]

James Fasthorse remminds me of my grandfather. he died of cancer a few months ago...

[@seanmadden911]

thank you. Im glad that there are still people in the world that still care for others,

[@lt.kettch4652]

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Grandparents are truly Grand. I hope you have wonderful memories of him.

[@lt.kettch4652]

Almost 3 years later, days still have the lingering thoughts of longing. But I smile

[@daniellerose2418]

My son didn't make it to the waiting room...but Sarah, you are so right. 😢

[@thomasmahari5555]

I feel sorry for you. RIP

[@nataliasykes6004]

i'm so sorry, really

[@andrebagus9854]

im so sorry, i love you

[@karadizon4299]

danielle rose So sorry for your loss. I know how you feel

[@katbrown8683]

I lost my mother 3 days ago. We are extremely close, probably the closest friends in the world. She had a massive stroke; I had to make the decision not to artificially keep her alive. The most selfless and heart-crushing decision I've ever made. The world lost its brightest star, and I get to find a way to continue even though the world is so much darker now.

[@sheilajune9677]

🙏🙏so sorry to hear this ,I also was so close to my mom and we were best friends and she had alzheimers and passed away back in april 2023 . It's so hard😔

[@thursdaysdaughter]

This was my anthem I listened to on repeat while sitting in the hospital room with my dad after he had a massive stroke and we had to make the same choice. It gets easier, like they say… but it took me years of crying to get there. *hugs*

[@katbrown8683]

@@sheilajune9677 I'm so sorry for your loss. The pain of losing your mother is hard, but it's so devastating when you are close. I've just been taking it one day at a time, but life will never be the same.

[@katbrown8683]

@thursdaysdaughter I'm so very sorry for your loss. I've been taking it one day at a time, but some days are harder than others. I just want my mom. I just want to talk to her and laugh with her and tell her about my life. I miss our morning talks so much.

[@sheilajune9677]

Aww yes everyday I embrace her essence and focus on being in the present 🎁 ✨️ but gosh it's so hard I think about her and miss my mom ALL THE TIME 💔🙏 time really doesn't heal this pain 😢

[@blkills8881]

I haven't heard this song in so long. Sitting here in the hospital beside my grandpa's bed waiting for him to pass. I came here just to read some comments and ease my mind knowing I'm not the only one.

[@VenomousIncorporated]

Hmm, my friend showed me this song. Reminds me of when my father was in a coma, he passed away after a few weeks. this song really makes me think. RIP dad.

[@AmeliaNikhol]

I'm sorry. I feel so bad for you. For someone to have to lose their father is a loss that nobody should have to endure the pain of.

[@The__Lyric]

We all lose things, people, even. But you've just got to remember the good things you had with him. He wouldn't want you to suffer. "The Bad don't necessarily spoil the bad things in life, they just make then greater."

[@The__Lyric]

"The bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things In life, but make them greater But vise versa, the good things don't necessarily spoil the bad things."*

[@coolness727]

Aidan Hausner what u smokin

[@The__Lyric]

The good stuff.

[@andrewg7878]

I miss my mom. Rip Melanie Lynn okeeffe 9/26/1973 - 12/24/2017. My condolences to everyone else who's lost someone dear to them.

[@etch.asketch2420]

Oh god, she was so young :(

[@NinjaN30]

RIP Mama. I was too young to lose you, and you were too young to go. xoxox

[@SarahNice420]

Bruce Wayne rip to your momma. My mommy passed away February last year. I was 20 then and She was 52. I miss her every single day. Just wish I could talk to her one last time. #fuckcancer "why do the best people die?" It's like when you're picking a flower from a garden, you always pick the most beautiful one.

[@Jordan_waters89]

Was by my mom’s bedside in the ICU when she went. This song always breaks me. Much love to all who have lost. Miss you mom. 💜

[@maxwellhatkow6209]

Three years ago i met he love of my life. We did everything together. She even convinced her parents to move when i had to move away to get close to me dad's job.But, a year ago she developed lung cancer, and two weeks ago she died..........Holding my hand."Love is watching some die"That can never be more true...............I need to stop i'm crying like a baby. I hope you all have a nice day...=) Edit: I've come back after Chester Bennington's suicide on July 20th. It's been many years since I originally posted this comment. I hope you are all doing OK. RIP Chester Bennington.

[@Sonia-io4tc]

+Maxwell Hatkow I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@maxwellhatkow6209]

its ok...I've learned to live with it.

[@akira23ish]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so beautiful that you were there with her for that every moment she needed someone. I'm sure she's watching over you like a beautiful Angel now. ❤❤

[@maxwellhatkow6209]

im sure too.

[@Ooze27]

+Maxwell Hatkow Sorry for your loss man.Stay strong.

[@bijaythapa5424]

I lost my dad in 2015 due to pneumonia, I lost my mom in 2019 due to cancer and I lost my pregnant wife in 2021 due to corona. I hate going to hospital and the sounds of the hospital’s machines make. I heard this song for first time today and i am into tears , i miss them all very much.

[@ras613pa]

My best friend, lover and partner of 33 years died almost 20 years ago. This song has always encapsulated all of the pain - but also, oddly, is also comforting.

[@shitmirror]

hey i hope all of u guys are having a good day and always remember theres someone out there who cares about u or ur situation whatever it could be please stay strong and hope for the best ❤❤❤

[@foxissingle]

This is a powerful song that has gotten me through many moments such as this....how strange that my name is included in this song. Talk about a song feeling as though it was written just for you. I hope that any and all of you have peace or the means to achieve it. take care of yourselves. 💙

[@e911disp]

This is the most beautiful analogy of the love and pain of death.. thank you

[@Ambertaylor247]

Oh my god I'm crying. I listened to this YEARS ago and today I randomly stopped on this. I can't believe I found it. Jesus Christ this song is so beautiful

[@MNICDERHELD]

+Hannah Taylor De Witt now that u say it u should listen to the song "jesus christ" by brand new...

[@LetsStopThisSong]

+Max Mustermann that's another incredibly sad song

[@Ambertaylor247]

+Max Mustermann I just listened to it. That was amazing ... Thank you for showing me that. I'm obsessed .

[@MNICDERHELD]

your welcome!

[@FadoraRawrz]

Hannah Taylor De Witt literally same. It came on when i was listening to my playlist and im like “I haven’t actually LISTENED to the lyrics before, i only liked the piano part.” But after closely analyzing it, I totally lost it. 😭

[@proft1942-y7n]

My daughter-in-law just sent me this song. My beautiful wife passed two days ago. I was blessed to be with her as she took her last breath. I had been with her earlier that day and come home to rest. Early in the evening I thought about not going back to her nursing home. However, God had other ideas. I drove the forty miles knowing He was guiding me. I sat with her for about 45 minutes when she peaceful took her last breath. If death can be viewed as beautiful, her’s was. I didn’t know this song at the time but it’s words are a comfort.

[@dannylamielle5921]

...You guys in the comment section doing okay......?

[@mxllydxlly553]

It's So Sweet Of You To Ask. T-T 👏

[@Forestgray007]

:)

[@KayEllleKay]

+High Sodium what does that even mean

[@KayEllleKay]

why should he blow his head off? do you even know him?

[@KayEllleKay]

It's 2016. Suicide jokes aren't funny anymore

[@BearFierce]

Grief, I've learned, is really just love. It's all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.” - Jamie Anderson

[@samsepoil2111]

There's just no words to describe the emotions of this. No way to describe verbally how much love means to us.

[@flyingseadragon]

You brought me and my Art to Life back in 2010.... and still I watch my self die and be born with my Art all over again. Thank you, I create with you.

[@NachiketChinchure]

This song is such a comfort in despair. It brings tears out uncontrollably!

[@ladysaturn3876]

completely uncontrollable! i'm still blubbering lol

[@sheilajune9677]

Death cab for cutie really hits home. Even adter several years of not listening to them and coming back and listening again just hits harder and brings a lot of emotions up that I keep bottled up🥺😔😭 especially losing my mom pretty recently and the love of my life back in 2017🙏

[@onLYbyM]

The original video for this song is a MASTERPIECE. It's not in YT due to copyrights, but I advice everyone to look it up online. It's by far the most touching music video I've ever seen.

[@bigeggmayo123]

Can you help me find it man.Please

[@onLYbyM]

bigeggmayo123 Sure buddy. I have it on my drive but it's in low quality. It's 33mb. Send me an email at [myname][at]gmail and I'll send it to you.

[@proximusdaviticus3153]

onLYbyMoon who was the video made by?

[@onLYbyM]

Proximus Daviticus It's the official music video. For some reason youtube don't have a license to have it... I remember downloading the video file it from youtube ages ago, but now it's gone.

[@proximusdaviticus3153]

onLYbyMoon could you send it to me to [e-mail]

[@cmp6008]

I was reflecting on this song after my time finally came to watch someone die. We lost my Oma, and lately I've been thinking that love isn't watching someone die, it's only the final act of it, love is the lifetime of things that make being there at the end the most important and necessary thing in the world.

[@yohanis87]

My uncle is battling Covid right at this moment. Please pray he'll survive 🥺🥺😢😭😭

[@abatwe3]

I listened to some of their more famous songs but I never actually got to listen to their other stuff. I'm glad that I saw that 21 pilots interview where they said this song, and the album, changed their lives.

[@AstrordinaryImaging]

My brother died in his sleep, suddenly and unexpectedly, on this 16th of October 2022. It was so sudden... I never saw him go, he just went. He was there the night before, then he wasnt there in the morning. I did not see him go. I miss him. I miss him so much.

[@scotty2642]

Listening to that song for the first time in a long while reminds me of looking at my Mum, sat on a chair next to my Dad when he was on life-support in ICU, ebbing away by the day. There was definitely a beauty in the sadness, amidst it all. And knowing that I'll probably be in the same boat with her one day, it's a kind of comfort to view it in the terms put in this song. Sorry to be a bit emotional, but that's what great music's for, right?

[@CBDem0n]

9/5/2020 this song hurts even more after my sister passed away from cancer. I don't think I will ever forget the pain.

[@Kuckkkk]

My sister is going to pass from cancer and I don’t know how to handle it. I lost my father to cancer in 2018.. i always wonder why the worst things happen to the best people..

[@garyarms2010]

I found this song last year, after hearing "follow you into the dark" on a TV programme. It's 28 years since my dad died and the way this song describes everything it's as though he wrote it after watching my dad die. It is so accurate it's uncanny. God bless each and every one of you that has suffered the pain of being there when a loved one goes xx

[@katiegraves5085]

I just found this song, and I'm crying. I lost my Grandma (second mom) in March 2015. I was in the hospital IMCU for a week watching her struggle and get worse and worse. this song really tugged on my heart. I miss her so much. :( But I'm so glad she's not in pain anymore. man she went through so much! :'( ily grandma.

[@dannylamielle5921]

+mamaG Everyone does, emotionally, physically, or mentally. As depressing as it is. Once you're born you start dieing. It hurts. Trust me, i know. Atleast they dont have to go through and more struggle.

[@veegeniesse9]

My dad just died last night. Been listening to this song a lot today. Always loved it since I was a kid. Now I'm 33, mourning the loss of my wonderful father, and it means so much more. Tell your family and friends how much you love them. You never know when it'll be the last time. I wish I could have told him goodbye.

[@SherriLyle80s]

At 20 years old, myself and younger brother were woken up to screams from my mother. My dad had stopped breathing and I never thought I would ever have to use CPR ever, but that was the only time I ever had did. His heart got going and he needed assistance breathing once the paramedics arrived but died shortly after arrival at the hospital. That was April of 2001. Sometimes, time shortens and feels like yesterday. Days and years get better over time, or we learn to cope without them. Just know things will get easier. Hang in there. 💙

[@kirstencraig4384]

Came here finally after a couple of weeks to listen to this song. I have always loved it but being with my dad as he passed recently has changed its meaning for me. Thank you for making this, DCFC. It is so appreciated during this time of great loss. 🧡

[@michaellinskey9241]

Literally watched my father in-law take his last breath while in hospice care in his own home with song on my mind. Peaceful and right

[@rhysh3324]

Thanks for the upload. This song makes me cry every time. Judging from the comments the same can be said for a lot of people... A very powerful song... Thanks.

[@owenwelling4626]

this song is scarily accurate, it just takes me back to the night my little brother finally lost his battle with pediatric cancer, i was only 9 but i can still picture it so vividly its terrifying. yesterday was the 6th anniversary of that night and it still haunts me every day. Love you bro miss you every day

[@Lisa0307_]

My Aunt is in the end stage of cancer in the ICU right now and even though this is one of the saddest fkn songs ever written it somehow makes me feel a little better. ❤

[@lauraprantner4993]

Yesterday I found out that one of my closest friends committed suicide. I know it's different since she was was already dead, but this song helped and is helping me anyway..God rest her soul..

[@NeilHolmes72]

This song gave me the strength to stand beside my Aunt as the nurses took out her breathing tube last week. I've had this album for years but only really listened to this song's lyrics in the last few weeks. It was a privilege to be at her side when she slipped away. I will be forever grateful for having heard this song in time to be there at the death of one of my favorite people in the entire world.

[@clintanthony9081]

My wife was taken by a brain tumor. She held on for 10 months. She was 36, and her name was Sarah. I was there when she finally got to rest.

[@demelo1984]

This song is one of those songs that almost everybody can relate to which is what makes it so beautiful. I love when artists do this and Death Cab nailed it!

[@lordvegetal]

This song hit me like a train!

[@Johnniejigsaw2]

This CD is such a gorgeous piece of music I found them at 14 I'm almost 17 now I love this band

[@phoenix82896]

thank you for making it all better...

[@m1jime]

I was at SDSU the other night and I didn't realize they were playing at the arena until I was walking with my friend across campus. And they started playing this song. And I was so mad I couldn't be there to watch them play, but it was beautiful to hear from just outside, regardless. Can't stop listening to it, ever since.

[@soulwithoutpurpose]

I pray for a quick conclusion to my life

[@holton345]

Thank you for this. It is truly cathartic for me. I will listen over and over until I stop hurting so much inside.

[@holton345]

Well, guys, it has been just over two years since you both died. I think of you every day. I miss your presence every day. It still hurts every day. True love is watching someone die, but with you both gone, who will watch *me* die? I feel alone. I do not believe in an afterlife, but because of you two, I earnestly hope for one. I miss you both.

[@baker099]

My Mom's battling cancer right now. Thinks aren't looking good. This song makes me cry but I need to hear it.

[@joshuakent7887]

I hope your mom is okay

[@caitlynamanda5736]

Death cab for cutie was easily the best concert I have ever been to. Everyone was on the same page at this concert, even the bouncer was crying during this song.

[@sarahmcnulty8507]

I’m not expecting anyone to read this but I have no where else to run to vent about this. In 2016 my dad had a quintuple bypass. Since then i have pretty much been living in hospitals, and not only one. We went to Seattle, Ohio, Denver, Utah, all the major hospitals you can think of I’ve been there. I’ve been watching my dad lose his life, happiness, strength, everything he had, slowly fade. He has had 36 surgeries, from his chest to his legs. I’ve seen his whole chest split apart covering the wall in blood. I’ve seen tubes out of his stomach. I’ve watched him and caught him pass out to the ground. Pass out while driving. Not wake up right away when sleeping. Now he barley sleeps. It’s been so long I couldn’t bare thinking of losing him anymore. But now after all this time. It’s coming. We all know it. My mom. Me. And him. He’s going soon….

[@KATARSIZL1]

I read it. My Mom passed away at home from non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver, We were there with her. I'm not sure how your dad is now but just remember that if you say what you have to say and love him fully all will be ok. Life cannot exist without Death and vice-versa. It is all part of life and a certainty at that. Just remember this always - "Be Attached to Nothing, but Connected to EVERYTHING" Establishing a spiritual connection with my Mom (be it through music, memories, prayer etc) helped me fill the hole I felt from the loss. The pain comes directly from us being Attached. It makes sense to me why people sometimes say "you have to let them go". Not sure if they think about it as deeply as I do but it makes sense. The more you hold on to physical attachment the worse the pain is and the harder it is to move on. Remember they are at peace and they no longer burdened with the pains of this world. But we are still here and we need to live life and be happy which is what they would want in the 1st place. Sending Love and Positive vibes your way. Be Happy.

[@RoseandAi20]

It's beautiful. This may be one of the only videos I've seen this much love on.

[@FairyCharASMR]

This reminds me of the time I bonded with my bro ^_^ Miss him so much

[@billybones430]

Fairy Char ASMR me too. miss mine also

[@lacelevin8986]

Love you, char. Thank you for all you do

[@justinbellavia4352]

Fairy Char ASMR it's so good to see you here! You have good taste in music!

[@n70amu]

What happened to him now

[@XiaZoldyck]

💕

[@msliveloverock]

This song reminds me a lot of the time I spent in the ICU waiting room while my father slowly passed away from cardiac arrest in 2012. I have come back to this song a lot throughout the years to feel that same feeling, the feeling of uncertainty, pain, and unfortunately I have to remind myself every now and then what life is really about because I think we start to lose sense of that. Call your loved ones today and let them truly know how much you care for them, I sure wish I did.

[@stormydayolivia]

This song hits really close.... I'm tearing up.

[@sarahlengua9]

Aww thank you dude, you just made my day :)

[@dreamAway1982]

I lived this song the day my mother died.

[@ladysaturn3876]

yup. i know what that's like. :/

[@andrewg7878]

Like and dislike... I'm sorry for your loss. I feel the same way.

Death is beautiful, friendly and peaceful, but you are just too ignorant to stupid to understand that.

[@clickclack8034]

Anonymous Anonymous dear lord,I understand where your coming from but have some fucking compassion

[@queerantine69]

@ that's just wrong.

[@missesmada11]

Ughh, these lyrics lay heavy on my heart...

[@alicedoesstuff9953]

|-/

[@isabellamartinez2804]

I love this song also I love the back ground art as well

[@Shewbydooby]

After a 30 year battle with heart disease my father spent 3 months in the ICU before passing away. To put it in perspecitve, he had been sick since I was 5 years old. I almost can remember a time when he wasn't sick. @InternalLife I heard this song for the first time the other day and came here looking for a video or the lyrics when I found your video. My father passed away on Nov 28, 2011. Exactly 1 year after your post. Thank you.

[@amandalando6481]

My 36 year old sister died today. This song is what I have.

[@funsize198]

completely forgot this song until they played it at the season 4 finale of The Affair

[@leonardpersin9694]

funsize198 same

[@ThriftDiving]

I just watched that episode and needed to come track this song down!

[@pikniknb]

Sad song. I'm sorry for everyone's loss. I know pain and my heart goes out to all of you.

[@Kuckkkk]

My sister, Sarah, showed me this song so many years ago. I’ve always listened to it but it wasn’t until my dad passed from cancer in 2018 did I start listening to it more and relating to it. Sadly, my sister Sarah was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at the end of March …it is not good.. she’s only 34 with 3 beautiful children under the age of 5… this song is all I’ve been listening to lately…

[@eddieace345]

Positive vibes your way. Life is too short. Hug your sister more, ❤

[@Will_WAR]

Just heard this on the season 4 finale of The Affair. Great song for a great show!

[@plano3913]

My beloved father lost his battle with Alzheimer’s five days ago and I sat by his bedside watching the last of his life ebb slowly away. This song so perfectly encompasses what it feels like to watch someone you love die before your very eyes. Love truly is watching someone die.