"Ripple" w/Lyrics- The Grateful Dead

[@thomastittmann2967]

Thanks for the images. Like some of Hunter’s lyrics…this one can be heard as containing messages that seem to contradict one another. Ahh! But herein lies their genius. There is no RIGHT WAY to hear them. We each get to receive and apply what WE need in the present moment - the only moment there ever is…Thank you!

[@lilwing6969]

I came here. Because my soulmate of 38 years is fighting for his life. Brings me tears and laughter. He played this on guitar our first date. God please don't take him now.

[@Kate-xr6ql]

Hi, this was 2 years ago you made this comment. I am so sorry to hear about your soulmate, but am glad you were able to find a light during hard times. Though it’s painful, there is always beauty in every situation, no matter the result. Since there was no follow up, may I ask what’s happened? If he has gone, I send my deepest sympathies. Your story has touched me. I love when people share personal stories, especially when it relates to such an amazing song. 38 years is powerful and so inspiring. I hope you’re well and still listen to this song in memory of a beautiful story. ❤ God bless

[@DavidSalernoJewelers]

Must have heard this song a million times and it still brings a tear to my eyes. Haunting and beautiful.

[@jerrywhoomst1116]

It has to be one of the best songs ever made.

[@apexcheatershavesmalldicks9845]

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[@TheBatugan77]

Yessir, David. If your cup be full, may it be again.

[@nisecleon5187]

Today Bishop Desmond Tutu died. I played this song on FB on the “Playing for Change” series with gratitude for his “Ripple.”

[@jacobushenning5275]

Love it its beautiful

[@lq5028]

I've called this my memorial song for over 40 years now , never, ever, thought I'd be here this long .. R.I.P Gerry and thank you

[@Plough78]

Marvelous. Hope you here many more years 👍 *Plough* 🎉

[@42awww]

When I was about 27 and going thru a bad break-up, I would usually drink quite a bit on nights available. Next day, besides coffee, i needed me a good tune with some meaning. I went thru a BOX of RAIN phase about 10 years previously. And being a Dylan fan, words were important for me. One hungover morning, it was a gorgeous spring day and put this tune on. When I got into the words, it was almost like a little aside from GOD, like Box had been before, a talking to with great love and wisdom from GOD. Ripple has become that pinacle, and I have not found a song to top it in that way for.....27 years now!

[@theeddorian]

@hey guys No. That is not what the song's about. The entire lyrcis are a collection of metaphors that address existence. You don't need to be loaded on anything to be out on the right hot day, and see ripples coming down the creek in crystal clear water with nothing in the water or above it, and no breath of air to cause them.

[@kleinbottled79]

@@theeddorian Dude didn't even make a claim on what the song is about, and you say 'No.' Bet Jer-Bear would say 'Yes.'

[@stefanijoanneangelinagerma3862]

When my cup is empty I listen to the Dead, then it is full again. 💖

[@carrieberry8846]

Me, too

[@MarkMasters...]

They always erase the darkness and bring light to a darkened soul...stay strong and let your lovelight shine...🙏🍁

[@UlloMark]

Fantastic comment, Stefani Joanne Angelina...!

[@lauraroberts6533]

Best comment!!Oh and you are awesome by the way!!🐢🤫💓

[@ceridwenattwood5784]

RIP Phil Lesh --thanks for the music!

[@patrickmccormack1427]

This song was played at a good friends funeral yesterday. Never totally paid attention to the lyrics, till now. Love You Man. RIP

[@bwanna23]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Garcia and Hunter were the soul of the band.

[@tresorngray]

Amen!

[@tresorngray]

I absolutely love his voice & words, a man ahead if his time. Just listen to the words....

[@tresorngray]

I love love love him.

[@gavingaming123]

Some of the most beautiful lyrics ever written. Love the Dead.

[@freetomato]

I respect the Dead, but am not a deadhead, in particular. That being said, I’d like this song played at my wake. Such simple, yet deeply profound words.

[@philallard986]

@@freetomato lyrics by Robert Hunter

[@joanturner8979]

I just lost my youngest son to heroin. Although I am 67 yo I just found this song and I’m playing it over and over. It touches my soul. What great lyrics and the tune is perfect. Thank you GD.

[@jordanmusick4589]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@joanturner8979]

@@jordanmusick4589 Thank you!

[@j.kevinhunt147]

I learned yesterday that a dear friend's two sons are both dead, the first from heroin and the second, recently, found dead in three feet of water after years of homelessness. We were lovers in the past and I turned her on to the Dead. I saw your comment just after sending her this link. A warm embrace to you; there sometimes is a ripple in still water in the absence of wind or tossed pebble. Somewhere, there is a fountain not made by human hands - it lies in our hearts. May peace be upon you, sister.

[@rosebuds31]

So sorry ❤ glad you were able to find music to help see you though 💙

[@katskyta9272]

I find The Wheel comforting as well. I wish you peace

[@robertandaya3920]

It doesn't get much better than this man

[@lindadebourbon8475]

Rest in Heaven Robert Hunter - go find Jerry, he's waiting for you

[@mikesierra8156]

48 years ago... let there be songs filling the air...

[@tresorngray]

This song is so soothing! I guess why it was Jerry's favorite to sing. He plzyed a lot of gospel songs, i bet you all did not know that or not????

[@tresorngray]

Yep, let there be songs filling the air.

[@tresorngray]

Yeah!

[@tresorngray]

Take me home, yes yes

[@Canard712]

In 2020, we can say 50 years ago. Same applies!

[@rabidsquirrel314]

I have let it be known to my family years ago that this is one of two songs I want played at my funeral.

[@jonstern7511]

Would be a great funeral song! What's your other choice?

[@rabidsquirrel314]

@@jonstern7511 Wish you were here

[@jonstern7511]

@@rabidsquirrel314 Wonderful! Love that song too

[@jordanmusick4589]

Mine too!

[@marywallen3102]

Oh yeah,rabid squirrel. Wanted to play this at my husband's funeral in 1992. Couldn't handle the situation to make it happen. Every time I hear this song,it is my husband!

[@GRATEFULNEIL]

RIP Robert Hunter. This was his masterpiece! We need more songs like this that promote love and kindness! Thank you to the man hidden form view who wrote all the lyrics.

[@carrieberry8846]

Amen and right on.

[@edwardhill1739]

Robert Hunter was master of his profession. So many amazing songs. And jerry and the boys turned them words into something amazing. One of my favorite lines written by him is " A box of rain will ease the pain and love will get you through " i dont know why that line from box of rain is so powerful to me but it is. Im glad my children love the dead and prefer to listen to them any day of the week.

[@JoshuaMichael1122]

@@edwardhill1739 “love will “see” you through”🙏🏽❤️🤙🏽with aloha from Maui

[@Bacopa68]

@@edwardhill1739 And Hunter said almost everything in this song was a retread of earlier poetry. It begins with a self-deprecating parody of the classical Greek invocation and then moves to the chorus, the only novel metaphor in the song. I think the ripple chorus was drawn from quantum wave functions. But then we get a bit of Psalm 23 and end things with a very Germanic road metaphor.

[@lisakeller9237]

Well said lost slot of friends this son is for my loved ones who left this messed up world saw them at least 30 times b4 Jerry left good times

[@ratosphere]

My grandfather always plays this song for us

[@sabini5135]

I am listening to this at 2020 imagine

[@leelewis5928]

This is one of the songs to be played at my funeral

[@billyrenz5815]

So beautiful. Be kind, and kind will return to you

[@MarkMasters...]

Law of the Universe....🙏

[@lq5028]

Dedicated today, for the passing of my sister last week, and, brother at anytime... damn fake vxxx

[@Kate-xr6ql]

I am sorry to hear about your sister. I hope you listen to this song and feel all the best emotions you once felt with your sister. Sending you peace, love, happiness, and a beautiful summer. There’s always light and love when you look for it❤

[@lq5028]

@@Kate-xr6ql thank you very much and yes, love and light is a daily blessing ... I gave now lost 13 family members since Dec 2021 , but I persevere and am in good health , thx again Spread love {{{{{{{{{{{{❤}}}}}}}}}}}

[@peaceofpiety]

I needed this tonight

[@bebetoledo2450]

First time i hear this song its so teary..

[@lindascanlan6317]

May day is full now .....ty

[@georgeward9284]

Listen to that in this screwed world and you will be happy

[@simonlong2305]

It makes me weep! “Don’t really care” No one matches the emotional depth and honesty of Dead of this era! “ If I knew the way, I would take you home. “. I heard a small band in a tiny hall play Ripple beautifully as their finale. I had to get out fast so people didn’t see my tears. “If I knew the way, I would take you home”❤❤❤❤

[@CivitoRoz]

RIP Robert Hunter. If I knew the way I would take you home.

[@bobsandberg1555]

😢

[@Bacopa68]

I was just gonna post here that Robert Hunter died earlier this week. I really do think these lyrics are the objectively the best ever written.

[@mfuzzy7422]

faccio 2

[@asidasid2487]

Jerry an artist to deliver in his music deliverance of life Reflections is a great album between the dawn of light & darkness you can pass into but can't come back

[@kerryevans1562]

What a SONG I had the privilege of seeing the DEAD many Times in California including the time Gerry played in Lake Tahoe beautiful DAY but windy ...in squaw Valley Some memories...let it be known there is a fountain... Greetings from Dublin Ireland brothers and sisters

[@joycehoward5225]

Happy Valentines Day!

[@tikitavi7120]

Hell, I was there at Squaw, remember it well... sort of.

[@cathylemay2215]

So many freaking hugs.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

God bless you Fred Chu. 42 years ago you slipped on Smugglers Notch and you were gone. But not forgetten. Everytime where ever this plays you and the kind friendship you showed me lives on

[@DLHalverson]

This song is in the movie Mask . ( Rocky Dennis ) .

[@ronaldberlanti5380]

Probably the most beautiful words in music Robert and Jerry put together but then again all their words and music were beautiful and will live on forever

[@marshasaldana9091]

RIP ROBERT HUNTER🙇‍♀️😪⚡ LET THERE BE SONGS TO FILL THE AIR......

[@robertdoerr2599]

Listing to this makes me think that ja country guyerry may have been a country guy at heart.

[@TheWorldBelowDnD]

What a song. I want to just grow old listening to this, watching the Italian countryside streak by while I sit peacefully in a train...

[@mabynogion]

Oh, Chloe, my precious baby girl. If I knew the way, I would take you home. I will miss you forever. RIP, my baby, 10-17-11 to 08-06-23.

[@Kate-xr6ql]

Is Chloe your daughter? I’m extremely sorry for your loss, gone way too soon. Nobody deserves that. I really hope you’re doing well, as it’s been about 9 months after your comment. I’m just a stranger on the internet, but I know that you and Chloe are amazing individuals and that she’s watching over you, proud of you and missing you too. Your love for each other is eternal and shining brightly. You are so loved and so strong. Wishing you all the blessings and love in the world❤

[@edwardhill1739]

Whenever i am having a down in the dumps depressed day this beautiful song lifts my spirits. Thank god for the grateful dead

[@tresorngray]

Listen to how he pronounces the words - just puts shivers go through my body.....Live is GOOD! Thank U GOD! Amen - This song sings to my mind, heart & body

[@libertygarrow550]

This was one of my brother's favorite songs. He passed away very unexpectedly 8 years ago at only 27. Since he passed i am always hearing this song randomly throughout my life even at places where you never would expect to hear it. I always take it as him saying hi. We love and miss you more than you will ever know, devin ❤️💙💛 If i knew the way i would take you home big bro

[@barbaraann7610]

My comfort song; works every time.

[@bluevalentine2009]

I was with my ex-fiancee for 14 years. She was hooked on drugs for the last 8. I stood by her because I deeply loved her. I finally had enough and played this song for her. Miraculously, it worked. 99.9% of the time you can't guilt or love an addict out of their addiction with words. She went to rehab, after 6 months we saw each other for the first time and it was exactly like a movie. It was raining outside and she ran out of the house to me and we kissed in the street and I picked her up and twirled her around. It was a once in a lifetime moment and I wasn't going to just sit in the car and let her get in. She has stayed sober for 2.5 years but unfortunately dumped me a long time ago. I got over it with the help of another ex who was wonderful. She reached me and I finally understood that sometimes the reason people break up is there is no reason. I fell out of love with her but would help her in an emergency. If I had a crystal ball I'd do it all over again even knowing the sad ending. It would be worth the 14 years. Not everyone gets to experience falling in love and purposing and your love saying yes and the kiss after she says yes is the best kiss you'll ever get.

[@Kate-xr6ql]

Wow, what a story! This is beautiful. I think it’s really admirable how much you cared for someone. It’s rare to find someone who won’t give up on you. And congrats to your ex on sobering up, it isn’t easy! I hope all is well with you. Thank you for sharing a wonderful story and being a light in this world. ❤

[@michaelabe4ger967]

My husband recorded himself playing and singing this song and now I listen to it when he is underway. An absolutely beautiful song 🧡

[@dymphnad9229]

Visiting colleges in snowy NE in '85 with mom.

[@sorrystaunton]

RIP Mr Hunter. Brilliant lyric.....thank you. That path is for your steps alone.....tell Jerry we said hi....Peace!!

[@larrylucas8570]

Don't ever never be in a shape to where we forget how much we love music. Peace.

[@pobrepaco]

A musical masterpiece that is nothing short of a religious experience !!

[@gr8noni66]

My favorite Dead song... to be played at my funeral 🥰❤❤

[@jennifershelley6938]

Not a real fan of the Grateful Dead, but someone suggested I listen to this song. It's a very pretty and I really love the lyrics. Meaningful lyrics always get me.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

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[@kristinawagner9980]

This will always be my favorite Dead song ❤️✌️

[@tresorngray]

I think this is Jerry s favorite song, rip Jerry , for you - you can heR your song - hope u enjoy where ever you are!!

[@alchemist436]

If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung Would you hear my voice come through the music Would you hold it near as it were your own? It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung I don't know, don't really care Let there be songs to fill the air Ripple in still water When there is no pebble tossed Nor wind to blow Reach out your hand if your cup be empty If your cup is full may it be again Let it be known there is a fountain That was not made by the hands of men There is a road, no simple highway Between the dawn and the dark of night And if you go no one may follow That path is for your steps alone Ripple in still water When there is no pebble tossed Nor wind to blow You who choose to lead must follow But if you fall you fall alone If you should stand then who's to guide you? If I knew the way I would take you home

[@alycebatta5495]

💗💕💗Always my favorite...beautiful💕💗💕

[@Aubzillla]

Who would thumbs down this song?

[@SonnyBlaze]

This was the last song recorded by me and Pops in his last hours. Thank you, Jerry for bringing joy to Pops with your love and music.

[@johnpaulus8468]

God bless Jerry Garcia! Hippies forever!!🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@josephcostanzo2159]

Nature loves this.song

[@TheBatugan77]

They're the Dead. We're the Grateful. Eternally so.

[@marjoriecohn3868]

So beautiful but makes me cry.......

[@jennkoko4672]

The most beautiful song ever 😍

[@esdoorn23]

Just realizing now how good this band was/is!

[@johncheney950]

I just love this song ❤

[@UlloMark]

Fantastic... where is the LOVE up-button...!

[@alycebatta5495]

💕💗💕my favorite...beautiful💕💗💕

[@pobrepaco]

Soothes my soul and puts a smile on my face !!

[@ManieNieuwoudt]

pure gold, absolute masterpiece and with so much meaning

[@bigrockydennis4216]

In the movie "Mask" you hear this playing in the background when Cher walks into Rocky's room and discovers him dead.

[@charlesjlynch7978]

RIP Robert Hunter so much brilliance, so much love.

[@carrieberry8846]

Thank you, RH for the music. It has been, and will be, the music for my life.

[@oldstyleservicesllc1034]

This song and some physcadelics put me into an experience on my living room.. lol

[@yhatley5561]

R.I.P Jerry your the greatest! Hope to meet you up there...

[@maureentrengrove6648]

Awesome song 🎵♥👌❤👏

[@violetatcontentboutique7188]

rest easy dear Robert Hunter ... and have a Love-ly next life jammin' with Jerry again...

[@nancyhanson1433]

Crying

[@rickyparker9168]

This song reminds me of the movie Mask.

[@tresorngray]

Love, love, love it

[@seanspencer9396]

This is sweet and memorable. TGD has music to appreciate.

[@taunirydalch4101]

I first heard this on Mask. I am now playing it at my sister's memorial.

[@mousiebrown1747]

🕯

[@carolsiddall2486]

Excellent! Don't know much about the group, but this song is really beautiful.

[@carterstone5254]

Please listen very carefully to the lyrics of this very beautiful song. This song got a very special meaning and message for each and everyone of us to hear and to learn and understand.. To me, this song tells about the cycle of life for each and every Soul and Spirit. It interprets in its own way how Souls and Spirits in the Spirit World make ripples representing our Soul's spirits duplicating itself in many spirits that is be reincarnated into presents lives in the Physical plane. It tells how the other spirits and Souls in the Soul family of the spirit being reincarnated their Soul's plans when they get reincarnated into their present lives. That once they are in the spirit world, they are mostly on their own to make their own decisions. But at the same time, their Spirit Guides and Guardian Angel's are always there to help th and guide them throughout their lives until the Crossover into the Spirit World again. Very beautiful song!

[@jeffreyhowell3982]

Are u high

[@jeffreyhowell3982]

Carter stone is stoned

[@thomastittmann2967]

Ahh! Carter is taking seriously the lyrics “you got two good eyes but still don’t see…” AND using what some call the “third eye.” This opens our inner seeing capacities to other dimensions. There’s a lot more to life than meets the “two good eyes…” They are not enough…

[@susanevans2725]

Absolutely beautiful song 🎵

[@eugeniomartinez4847]

sad thing is that this song ends😪...just lost my cousin today..2 weeks ago her sister 💔...may Covid end soon..see u again soon prima..luv u😪

[@mousiebrown1747]

🕯🙏🏻🕯

[@tresorngray]

It sure doesn't get much better than this song

[@trinab6254]

Wonderful, all time favorite!!

[@anthonyscalise7398]

Such great music. 😂 Great memories

[@epice2427]

If I knew the way, I would take you home ❤️

[@tresorngray]

Had to hear it again b-4 going to sleep, now got to see a pic of himmmmmmmm b4 falling asleep

[@lisagopalan1672]

Love this song; love you Jerry RIP

[@stefanijoanneangelinagerma3862]

this is the happyest song ❤

[@tresorngray]

Let there be songs!

[@bongodave13]

As classic as any song I can name, and I know a lot of songs.

[@njdevil71]

C0mforting lyrics

[@alycebatta5495]

💕💗Love it💗💕....beautiful

[@starshinechristo]

This has been getting 'marked as spam' on facebook when I try to share it in the comments. Just fyi. Really enjoy it and thanks for making it available. Excellent job!

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

That's some effing high quality spam!

[@clarkakatiff6787]

Love this .

[@catherineferrone-keating9905]

Still classic heart string tuggin music!!

[@alexcarl3050]

Saw them in '90 at Rich Stadium (Ralph Wilson) in Buffalo, NY. What a show.

[@marks9172]

That was my 1st show!

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Thank you.

[@alycebatta5495]

💕💗💕love the Grateful Dead but this is my favorite 💗💕💗

[@palomaganguly4198]

So nice and calming