Still Burning Bright demo
A story of two separate souls who are made as one by their love and by the power of God.
Special thanks to my friend Mel Stefanson for her music and vocals that brought this lyric to life. See story behind the song for more
I started writing a few years ago after a spiritual encounter with God during a long cold winter alone. I believe life's challenges write the best songs!
Story behind the song
I met Mel on an internet lyric writting forum and we soon became good friends. One day Mel was wondering what song she was going to sing for her parents 50th wedding anniversary. Ironicaly I had just been in my sisters wedding and was intrigued by the symbolism of lighting the unity candle. The day Mel mentioned this, God through a commercial on tv, reminded me of the concept and the lyric was born. Mel came up with the music and it turned out to be the perfect gift for her parents 50th.
Lyrics
Dear it seems not so far
When we stood at the altar
I shared my vows with you
I gave my love to you
And as we held our candles
Touching flames at the mantle
We were one, no longer two
When we said the words I do
And like two candles far apart
Drawn together in the dark
Chorus:
We were two dim flames
Made into one grand light
Brought together by God
Never to be apart
We were two dim flames
Made into one grand light
Fifty years later….
Still burning bright
Dear I’ll always remember
Like the first day of summer
The first time I saw you
The first time I kissed you
The time we spent together
Drew our hearts much closer
We’d be one, no longer two
I knew know one else would do
And like two candles far apart
Drawn together by a spark
chorus
Bridge:
Through all these years we stayed true
We meant it when we said I do
No wind or storm or doubt
Will ever blow our flame out
chorus
The lyrics to this song are beautiful! It grows on you more and more each time you listen. Great job to you and Mel! I don't think I have ever actually heard a 50th anniversary song. Love the melody. Rosie