Josh Woodward: 'Do Not Go Gentle' (Official Lyric Video)

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Inspired by the Dylan Thomas poem, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night".

The setting sun, hanging low on the horizon
My heart is numb, as I watch you slip away
You close your eyes, as if the light is growing brighter
And a peaceful gaze consumes your tired face

Do not go gentle, no my love
The angels don't need you above
Rage against the dying of the light

So many lands, still remain to be discovered
So many plans, still are hanging in the air
And there is still, so much I need to learn about you
And the daffodils on silent hills, will never tell me what I want to know

[Chorus]

I never learned, how to be myself without you
When I turn, to face the mirror, I see you
You’re not just half, ‘cause you can’t separate the whole
No long division’s sharp incision, could ever extricate you from my soul

[Chorus]

For everything, there is a time, and there’s a season
But deep within, there never seems to be a reason
When the time comes, I’ll stand beside you in silence
But until that day, don’t go away, it’s not your turn to leave me here alone

[Chorus x 2]

[michelemcguire]

It brings me back to the passing of every one whos gone home without me 😢❤

[michelemcguire]

Josh, the light never really dies, it lives on through our beloved Fathers begotten Son Jesus ❤

[Asti]

Gosh, Josh, that is lovely.  My mom was killed in a car accident in 2000.  I remember telling my father, at the time, that he couldn't die for at least 15 years.  Well, here it is 15 years later and your song just reminded me that I'm still not ready for him to leave.  What a lovely, sweet and sad song.

[dakinayantv]

This song literally saved my life. A few days ago I was on the verge of committing suicide. Because of financial difficulties. As I was planning it out, I heard the voices. These little fictional creatures I made up. They were singing
Do not go gentle, no my love
The angels don't need you above.
Rage against the dying of the light.
I know I am going to die some day. But it will not be by my own hand.

[CCPan-gtzd]

The guitar is so wonderful, l like so much, really

[eddieflores]

In most cases, stories that are written ( or videos shot) require or inspire a music composition. Josh, this music of yours inspires a story to be written or a video made. The song, in itself, is a story. This and “She Dreams In Blue” are two of your best. Thanks for writing them.

[Bzk--]

Cant help but feel warm and hopeful while listening to this. Thank you so much

[vanessastedman]

Every time I listen to your music I get more and more obsessed.

[evawalsh]

Josh I love your songs you have a great voice and your a a good magician keep the great songs coming

[JP_Ver]

A friend. Who i loved. Took her own life... i cant cope but this is helping

[alisonmansfield]

this touch my soul, in the second lockdown here in England, I found god for your amazing songs

[FlyKiwi]

I just wanted to pop by and say, I love your music.
I stumbled across you I think on Tumblr and since then I've used your music in almost all of my videos.
I plan to get myself a bigger memory iPod so I can have room for all of the amazing songs you've created.
Hopefully, one day, I'll be in a position to pay you for the music I use in my videos. Until then I can only say thank you for providing your music for attribution.

[headmetal]

So touching and beautiful, it warms my heart, yet melancholic and thoughtful, I love it so much! Comes just right for me, someone just went, and someone will go soon... Thanks a lot Josh, and lots of love from Germany!
-Niels

[imiarbleschannel]

I hope your doing good. People need to find passion like this. I hope we do

[logicspeaker]

all your songs are just like living in sweet dreams keep your good work

[chipsdubbo]

Like a sweet Russel Stover Chocolate bar, your music never disappoint's me.

[PhenHarrison]

Such a beautiful voice, man. I love your songs. The first one I listened to was "She dreams in Blue" and this song's mood really reminds me of that initial one I heard. Thank you. Wishing well your way! Peace

[deadaccount]

Thanks for this song josh! It brought back some old memories!😭😭😭 So beautiful!

[valerieh]

Très émue en écoutant votre chanson. Merci

[McGinnsWoodShop]

What a beautiful song!  I LOVE your words!  You make them so perfectly to the feeling of your music.  Thank you for sharing your talent like you do!