Your Song

      Elton John is sixty-four years old. As a talented English singer-song writer, composer and pianist, he had sold more than 250 million records during his four decade long career, which makes him one of the most successful artists of all time. I've had the fortunate opportunity to attend his concert at the Bryce Jordan Center with my parents.

      I'm not going to lie—I don't know most of his songs and plus, he is not one of those artists that I tune into when I hit the gym or listen to for leisure. Although I was hesitant at first, I decided to join my parents to his concert because I knew that they would enjoy my company and spend quality time as family together.

      The concert soon started as we arrived to our seats and I could easily notice that the majority of the audience were between the age group of thirty to fifty. Nevertheless, I quickly became engrossed to Elton John's entrance and his opening act. Two hours quickly flew by and I noticed that it was going to end. It was way too soon. I felt like there was something missing...

       And...I was right! He came back and after signing hundreds of signatures, he sat down on his piano and announced, “Thank you for being my fan all these years and I love you all. I wish you all happiness and prosperity and this song is for you.”

Your Song-

It's a little bit funny this feeling inside
I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I don't have much money but boy if I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live

If I was a sculptor, but then again, no
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
My gift is my song and this one's for you

And you can tell everybody this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
It's for people like you that keep it turned on

So excuse me forgetting but these things I do
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen

       In reality, I know that this is not true, despite how ideal it would be for it to apply to everyone. Elton John certainly cannot love everyone, let alone know all his fans' names. But in the context of a concert, everyone becomes one—whether they are good or bad, diligent or lazy, kind or mean, it doesn't matter. He refers to one person, not just a diverse group of his fans. Through this song, both its tunes and lyrics are words of wisdom from Elton John. Although they may not be applicable for everyone, he conveys that everyone is special in their own way...because life is wonderful when we're all in the world!