Into the West- The Lord Of The Rings

Song written by Fran Walsh, Howard Shore, and Annie Lennox.
Performed by Annie Lennox.
Featured in the Return of the King soundtrack.
I don't not own any of the content in this video and use it only for creative and entertainment purposes.

[@onceuponabrokenheart]

This song was played at my grandpa’s funeral. He loved LoTR so it was perfect

[@grahamschnoor5735]

I am glad friend

[@grahamschnoor5735]

I fear for you as I do my own self. I am here with you

[@MrPatriot112]

I lost my grandfather just recently. I may have not had a just as strong of a relationship like you no doubt had with yours, but, I know the feeling.

[@GoatOfGaming666]

That was an honourable thing to do for his funeral

[@MarcoMenendez-cl3dw]

I wish they put this on mine

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

The greatest movie that has ever been made! We are all waiting and hoping for a 7th as in The Silmarillion! Make it so, Peter Jackson!

[@jhongabriel8058]

I couldn’t hold the tears every-time I heard this song. It bring back so much memories

[@1LivingCuriously]

A perfect trilogy capped with a perfect song by a perfect artist.

[@ebonic211187]

This is the only song that has ever wanted to make me cry.

[@earlenerosal5766]

This song always bring tears to my eyes

[@mv_cz0]

Same 🥰

[@moirakizito4828]

Same

[@AlverroV]

Shedding tears right now...

[@candidagomez7010]

I am turning My Home into a Slash zone

[@johntracy72]

We all agree.

[@sportstackeroctober2531]

One of the greatest, if not THE greatest, film trilogies ever created. And easily my favourite film song of all time.

[@michellebeatty7619]

The best

[@taroupriapus9760]

I've watched hundreds of movies from the 1960a movies until now, LOTR trilogy is definitely the best trilogy of all time. Not even star wars, Indiana Jones or the Godfather comes close

[@MrLuis85698]

@@taroupriapus9760 the depth , the meaning, the power that holds .... as heavy as the weight of the ring

[@williamdippo7991]

I will be with my son one day . 💙🌹

[@TheSavvy70]

❤

[@MrLuis85698]

into the west .. thats where the loved ones go

[@Schwansonian_Townsonian]

That look....at 2:03. Kills me. The beautiful moment of unspoken love, memories, and friendships. There are few people that bring that look about me.

[@williamstaley6059]

I want this song played at my funeral.

[@Ngaaaasphere]

This and Now we are free ❤

[@ericsantana1184]

Just bought the entire Middle Earth cinematic saga now let's all wait for Peter Jackson to direct the Silmarillion. I hope that JRR Tolkien will appreciate it if we made an anthology of his work and Nicholas Hoult narrates the show along with the other cast members of Lord of the Rings and Hobbit. Maybe make a game show to see who's a true middle Earth historian.

[@IlaLee-kw8hm]

This beautiful song was playing on a video of my husban's funeral!!😢❤

[@moonstone42]

Been crying over this trilogy all night.

[@brianmallen8887]

As much as I loved that book and could never think that any film could do it justice, and as great as The movie was, still, nothing will ever top Tolkien's vision. It's impossible. After the glorious ride through the middle ages comes to the sad, tearful end at the "Grey Havens," inexplicable to a 12 year-old, "Into the West" finally explains through song and emotion a bittersweet death.

[@peterselig9210]

Hello brianmallen8887, Thank you for your comment here. I heartily agree with you that no film , however well done, can do full justice to Tolkien's vision. I believe this opinion is shared by many people who love Tolkien's books. If you don't mind my my asking, I am curious what you are referring to as "a bittersweet death" in your closing sentence? Are you thinking of the severing of the close friendship and bond between Frodo and Samwise? Or, perhaps, of that between Frodo and Gandalf, and the three hobbits, Samwise, Meriadoc & Peregrin? Kind regards, Peter

[@brianmallen8887]

@@peterselig9210 Thank you Peter. Very kind comment, and not just cause we agree on something. Reading LOTR and the Hobbit as a child was such a joyful experience. The adventure, the different creatures, the magic, no religion. ..Cut to this video of a conversation between C.S. Lewis and J.R.twice Tolkien. Jesus, it was like the literary equivelant of Isaac Newton and Einstein talking. Deeeep! The jist was Myth vs. Religion..What I got from it was this Tolkien guy wasn't a simple man telling a simple story. Although in a sense it is: Middle Ages+ A Quest= J.R.R. Tolkien. .With one crucial addition: He had spectacular, original imagination. Underneath all that is like the roots of a tree. The bare bones and structural elements of the mythic this and that underpinned that simple and spectacular story. My 12 year old self was profoundly saddened by the Grey Havens ending. Emotionally but not consciously I knew it meant death. Yeah, I know that the Elves and Gandalf and Frodo were getting on a ship sailing to some paradise off shore. But I think Tolkien was softening the blow to all of us so emotionally caught up in the story. It was illogical. They won the war against Sauron + minions. "Sweet." But their reward is to "fade" away. "Bitter." Why leave? A whole lot of myth making was going on. Having it all make some kind of sense was a tricky wicket for sure, reconciling some mythic "traveling on" against hard nosed, bare bones reality. "Fading away" as a stand-in for death. Back to the convo between Tolkien and Lewis. One said to the other, "are you sure that fairies and goblins and all the rest didn't actually exist?" The other said "religion is myth." So I ask you, what did it all mean to you?

[@ericwashington4470]

Such a beautiful song, Annie really makes this song!!!!

[@EchoODST]

I love this trilogy with all my heart It means a lot to me

[@donquijote6030]

This is a beautiful song for one of the greatest stories of fear, suffering, war, loss and, eventually, victory. Thank you for uploading!

[@michellebeatty7619]

Such a great moment when they're all united. Loved seeing Gandalf laugh. Legolas looked just gorgeous. And frodo has the best smile.

[@amandaeklund8136]

Imagine being separated from your best friend for months or maybe years and later THIS happens when you're finally together again 3:30 :-( 😢😢😢 This must be so hard for Merry and Pippin

[@Gwaithmir]

Indeed, it's understandable why Sam had to sail across the sea to join Frodo after Rosie died.

[@billingram8622]

You went into the west, your ship arrived, and you got on board , you be sure and save me a seat at the family table

[@johntracy72]

We will all board that grey ship and sail into the west.

[@Cindel_and_Wicket]

Here are the lyrics: Lay down Your sweet and weary head The night is falling You have come to journey's end Sleep now And dream of the ones who came before They are calling From across the distant shore Why do you weep? What are these tears upon your face? Soon you will see All of your fears will pass away Safe in my arms You're only sleeping What can you see On the horizon? Why do the white gulls call? Across the sea A pale moon rises The ships have come to carry you home And all will turn To silver glass A light on the water All Souls pass Hope fades Into the world of night Through shadows falling Out of memory and time Don't say We have come now to the end White shores are calling You and I will meet again And you'll be here in my arms Just sleeping What can you see On the horizon? Why do the white gulls call? Across the sea A pale moon rises The ships have come to carry you home And all will turn To silver glass A light on the water Grey ships pass Into the West

[@updownstate]

What is the name of the character taken away by Gandalf?

[@Cindel_and_Wicket]

@@updownstate If you're talking about at the end of this video, it's Frodo. In the movie, Bilbo also goes with them on the boat.

[@peterselig9210]

Hello, @@Cindel_and_Wicket, Thank you for your comment here. In fact, in the book, as well as the movie, Bilbo goes with Gandalf and Frodo onto the ship. The movie is simply following the book in this regard. Kind regards, Peter Selig

[@Cindel_and_Wicket]

Hi @@peterselig9210! Thank you for your kind response (which are shamefully rare on the internet). I actually did know that both Frodo and Bilbo go onto the ship in the book. My response to Diane's question was based on the assumption that she wasn't as familiar with the story, and since this video only includes scenes from the film adaptations, I felt it was adequate to give a simple answer with a simple addition of contextual information. Nonetheless, thank you also for your addition. If Diane should have anymore questions, our collective knowledge will surely be satisfactory. Sincerely, ~ Sikah

[@peterselig9210]

Dear Sikah (@@Cindel_and_Wicket), Thank you for your kind words. Sorry, in turn, that I maybe was a little "picky" in my reply to you. Thank you for your explanation of why you answered Diane's question as you did, taking into consideration that she might not be very familiar with the story, and thus you added some background information to help her understand it all better! Thanks for your kind words about how our collective knowlege can be sufficient for further questions Diane may have. (I just hope she does not follow up with a question like "What kind of being is Tom Bombadil? That would stretch my knowledge to breaking point!!) Kind regards, Peter Selig

[@kathywright6853]

Had this played at my mom's funeral,I love it ,leaving one home to go on to a better on

[@drownedre5942]

you ever heard a song of stories that always make you cry like a baby

[@michellebeatty7619]

Love that 4 octave range

[@Azhureus]

One of my top songs ! She is just perfect for this !

[@darkhighwayman1757]

when I pass into the west. I want this played and my friends given copies of LoTR or the hobbit to remember me

[@paulbrandom9832]

I’ve played this a ton,just finished up watching the extended version of each movie

[@tdamtoft]

Why do I weep? Because this song is beautiful!

[@debalvarez5109]

I LOVE this scene of the movie, it gives me lot of good vibes!

[@johntracy72]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever.

[@michellebeatty7619]

That smile melts me every time

[@Donnirononon]

When this song started playing on the credits i suddenly clicked and understood the whole meaning of the movie and the metaphor for "sailing west". there are so many layers to it depending on if you view tolkies writings literally, methaphorically or legendarily.

[@ishmaelforester9825]

As long as you don't confuse 'allegory' with 'applicability' as the Professor got a bee in his bonnet about and wrote in the foreward later lol. He was very annoyed that people said that Sauron was Hitler, the Ring the nuke, the Fellowship the allies etc. He actually said it disgusted him because as a fairy tale lover and teller he despised any direct allegory. 'I like history, true or feigned,' which is his very polite way of saying he knew the whole wars were based on tissues of lies, and he just wanted to charm with a universal story.

[@Donnirononon]

@@ishmaelforester9825 I actually said neither of these. I think you can see more in Tolkiens writings without comparing Sauron to Adolf. To me Tolkiens word was always a metaphor for death and why it is important for life. Just listen to the lyrics of the song and think about Frodos journey as well as Arda in general again. What can you see?

[@paulbrandom9832]

An epic good shall overcome evil song,love Annie

[@nardopereirapinto3760]

I like the interpretation of CHARLEE BROOKS !is so DEEP!

[@shanikqacanty8212]

To Gerard, Vlad and Biggie ... Rest in peace my friends. See you soon #RIP ❤

[@jeremiahk5335]

You know I sat there wondering why Frodo was so shocked then so ecstatic to see Gandalf at the end of the movie, having completely forgotten the last time Frodo saw Gandalf he was taking a dive off the high platform with the Balrog. Then the true hero of the movie enters, the only ring bearer to not fall to its treacherous power.

[@ComposerAndiKrueger]

I love Annies Voice!

[@TheSavvy70]

What a voice. 😊

[@martinwilliams4759]

Awesome

[@samuelhernandezsalazar9263]

Fue el final inexplicable de el señor de los anillos cuando llore esta canción y la película completo la derrota de señor oscuro sauron..

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Excellent!

[@arwen1396]

Thanks for making this lovely video! The ending of movie is always making me sad but i know now that they’ll meet again in Valinor. I believe they will live happily ever after.

[@fabriciocastrotapia4205]

La verdad la mejor pelicula de estos tiempos la verdad no vi una película tan buena🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩

[@shirapie8458]

This may be my favorite part of the movie 2:37.

[@michellebeatty7619]

That 4 octave range!

[@kissmrule]

I so love this video it so good

[@715michala]

For Ben [ pet cat] who sadly passed away recently. we shall meet again, may be here or in another world. M

[@johntracy72]

I know that feeling. Our cat Milo boarded that grey ship 16 years ago and it still breaks my heart.

[@allanmootoocurpen8925]

God bless you

[@InquisitorMatthewAshcraft]

This will be played at my funeral. Then I'll see them all on the other side of the veil.

[@michellebeatty7619]

Love it when the Hobbits get honored

[@vicjorave]

❤

[@shubhuful]

❤❤❤

[@pablohernandez5550]

La mirada de un gran amor de amistad sobrepasando el amor de amantes.

[@ishmaelforester9825]

Amen.

[@jacksonwithanX]

:') good job!

[@Longtack55]

"Gandalf, you old poof, what the fk are you doin' in my bedroom?" I didn't realise our own Dame Fran Walsh co-wrote this beautiful song. Perfectly sung by Annie - great pick!

[@ishmaelforester9825]

'Scuse me, good Frodo. I left my staff by your bedside. It's there, under my cloak.' lmfao

[@BELFASTGAMER]

The original lord of the rings from 1978 was the best version

[@tc2486]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@custardflan]

Is all that was sad going to come intrue?

[@javierortizzamora]

The amazing remastered performance of Annie Lennox at the Oscars 2004 singing INTO THE WEST, at 4K: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKqygWSFrNaZaMk

[@NorwiTinoco-uh1sr]

😢😢

[@albanmahoudeau1779]

THE FEY. FADING ACROSS THE SHORE .

[@MrEndcat94]

harris i cannot tell you how much i enjoy your videos. not even kidding, they are some of the best music videos on youtube. keep it up :) ill be sure to shout you out in my next video brother!

[@الواثق-س3ش]

فل يعلم الكون اني مع علي والحسن والحسين ولائي لهم. لاكني لا اعرف اي فريقين هم. هل هم الافتار فريق كورا. ام من المهم اني في فريقهم

[@infinityinfinityinfi]

And then we're expected to accept that abomination called Rings of Power after this? Never.