Blogaday tre--begging please

Cheating a bit because Eric Clapton's lyrics are so strong. Have you noticed that the simplest words and expressions can be the strongest, the most descriptive of a profound feeling?

I watched a film about Carlos the Jackal, the international terrorist who blew up so many things and people in the early '70s-80's in the name of several political causes. He's portrayed as a rather slogan shouting blowhard who is more interested in money and violence and prestige than in the causes he claims to espouse. There is a lot of convoluted jargon and one scene of fellatio for the cause, and it reminded me that most aggression comes from someone's elemental needs not being fulfilled.

We need purpose. We need music and art. We need love. We need sunshine. We need moonlight. We need tears. And words of one syllable. And chocolate.


Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?

I must be strong
And carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven?

I'll find my way
Through night and day
'Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven

Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knees
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please

Beyond the door
There's peace, I'm sure
And I know there'll be no more
Tears in heaven

Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?

I must be strong
And carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

[| From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/e/eric-clapton-lyrics/tears-in-heaven-lyrics.html |]