Split Your Heart, Not Your Tongue

I've been compelled to write this today because I can't stop listening to Jeff Buckley's cover of " I Shall Be Released ", originally written and recorded by the legendary Bob Dylan. There's a lot of pain and torture going on out there and I think at times we all forget that we will be released from all of the pain and struggles we must face. It's easy to forget when life won't let go of the harsh grasp it has around your throat. I just wanted to take the time to dissect these magnificent lyrics that Bob Dylan took the time to write for our ears. At this very moment, I can't thank him enough. Let's start with the first verse: They say everything can be replaced, Yet every distance is not near. So I remember every face Of every man who put me here The last two lines of the verse are probably the most important lines of the song because it brings everything full circle. It gives the song its meaning. " So I remember every face o...