One of the most beautiful songs of the year, "See You Again" brought tears to my eyes the first (and second and probably the third) time I heard it.
And then after my grandmother died, it meant even more to me. The idea of "I'll tell you all about it when I see you again," makes me sad, but, at the same time, gives me hope.
Thinking about Paul Walker, the person the song is written in memory of for the soundtrack of Fast and Furious 7, the song makes perfect sense. But then when you watch the video, it will bring even more tears.
So now to the music:
Charlie Puth has created this beautiful layer of light melody with the refrain that he lays down in the beginning. For his first big song, it's pretty fantastic that it has been No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks and counting.
Now at this point, y'all probably know I'm not usually a huge fan of rap. But I do love what Wiz Khalifa has done for this song. His verses are respectable and thoughtful. And his annunciation is very articulate, which can sometimes be difficult to find in a rapper.
The foundation of the entire song is based a beautifully simple melody, which is what makes the whole thing come together so nicely. The solo piano at the beginning sets up the refrain for Puth. And then there's silence. Not enough for you to think that it's over, but just the right amount to set up the other side of the song. With heavier percussion, a good amount of bass and the rap, of course, the song keeps the underlying feel that connects all the little pieces.
The whole pre-chorus just outlines the message of Walker in the song: "How could we not talk about family when family's all we got? Everything I went through you were standing there by my side, And now you gonna be with me for the last ride."
But the bridge, sung by Puth in his beautiful falsetto, brings the flood (of tears, in case that was unclear).
"So let the light guide your way, hold every memory as you go, and every road you take, will always lead you home..."
How does that not make you just seep every emotion you have ever had?? If it doesn't, then I'm sorry, but you aren't alive.
Get out your tissues for this one, people, because if you haven't heard it, you just might shed a tear.
It's been a long day without you my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
We've come a long way from where we began
Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again
Damn who knew all the planes we flew
Good things we've been through
That I'll be standing right here
Talking to you about another path I
Know we loved t hit the road and laugh
But something told me that it wouldn't last
Had to switch up look at things different see the bigger picture
Those were the days hard work forever pays now I see you in a better place
How could we not talk about family when family's all we got?
Everything I went through you were standing there by my side
And now you gonna be with me for the last ride
It's been a long day without you my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
We've come a long way from where we began
Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again
First you both go out your way
And the vibe is feeling strong and what's
Small turn to a friendship, a friendship
Turn into a bond and that bond will never
Be broken and the love will never get lost
And when brotherhood come first then the line
Will never be crossed established it on our own
When that line had to be drawn and that line is what
We reach so remember me when I'm gone
How could we not talk about family when family's all we got?
Everything I went through you were standing there by my side
And now you gonna be with me for the last ride
So let the light guide your way, hold every memory as you go
And every road you take will always lead you home
It's been a long day without you my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
We've come a long way from where we began
Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again
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