Each Small Candle

[Einherjar86]

This is perhaps one of the most moving songs I've ever heard. For those who aren't familiar with Waters or don't know this song, definitely give it a close listen. It isn't on any of his studio albums. It exists only as a live version from his In the Flesh tour. It has some of the most poignant lyrics and emotional guitar work I've ever heard. Enjoy!

[ame]http://youtube.com/watch?v=x8pLTI3Y9WU[/ame]

 

[v2kv]

The first stanza of the song is apparently written by someone else, and then the rest was added by Roger Waters in relation to what happened in Kosovo.
http://www.roger-waters.com/candle.html

Interesting little twist he added to it, it's good to see him writing from a more peaceful standpoint, rather than taking sides and pointing fingers in terms of "who Kosovo belongs to", like all of North America.

 

[Einherjar86]

Yes, I've read that article before but I'd forgotten about it. Thanks for the post, it's a good addition to help understand the song!