IRELAND
After much deliberation, Ireland is proud to present the band Kodaline as the Irish representative for the Totallympics Annual International Song Contest 2019. "Shed A Tear" which featured on their latest album entitled "Politics of Living" is a song about empathy in the face of struggle and a message of reassurance that there is someone there for you and that you are not alone, even in your darkest hour. I hope you enjoy.
Kodaline - Shed A Tear
Lyrics:
It's harder to see through the eyes of a stranger
It's easier to love when the world doesn't hate you
When you try to sing out but nobody hears a word
It's safer to swim when the tide's not against you
You've been here before
I know you've been here before
Never letting go
And giving up is letting go
Never fight alone
But you don't have to fight alone
I shed a tear for you
Open your eyes, I'm by your side
I'm never leaving you
Darkness to light, stay through the night
I'm walking in your shoes
So you know that it's the truth
When nobody's here for you
Let me make it clear
That I shed a, I shed a tear
(Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear
Shed a tear, shed a tear)
And I feel your pain when I know you're in trouble
And I'll take the blame from your hurt in your struggle
And when you're trying to speak out, but nobody hears a word
I'll be your voice, lay your head on my shoulder
Oh (you've been here before)
I know you've been here before
Never letting go
And nothing is impossible
Never fight alone
You don't have to fight alone
I shed a tear for you
Open your eyes, I'm by your side
I'm never leavin' you
Darkness to light, stay through the night
I'm walking in your shoes
So you know that it's the truth
When nobody's here for you
Let me make it clear
That I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear
(Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear)
And when you're livin' in your darkest hour
And when you're gettin' closer to the edge
I shed a tear for you
Open your eyes, I'm by your side
I'm never leavin' you
Darkness to light, stay through the night
I'm walkin' in your shoes
So you know that it's the truth
When nobody's here for you
Let me make it clear
I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear
(Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear)
I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear