Ani DiFranco - Buildings And Bridges

lyrics:
buildings and bridges
are made to bend in the wind
to withstand the world,
that's what it takes
all that steel and stone
are no match for the air, my friend
what doesn't bend breaks
what doesn't bend breaks

we are made to bleed
and scab and heal and bleed again
and turn every scar into a joke
we are made to fight
and fuck and talk and fight again
and sit around and laugh until we choke
sit around and laugh until we choke

i don't know who you were expecting
probably some bitch who does not budge
with eyes the size of snow
i may get pissed off sometimes
but you seem like the type to hold a grudge
and in the end, i just let go...

buildings and bridges
are made to bend in the wind
to withstand the world,
that's what it takes
all that steel and stone
is no match for the air, my friend
what doesn't bend breaks
what doesn't bend breaks

[aliciasmith]

This song is so beautiful and raw. As the chemicals begin leaving my system and the feelings begin returning, all I can do is cry.. Remember the times past when life was different, when I often laughed out loud and had friends. This song gives me hope that maybe that person is still in me, that maybe I can get through this this time. At least I will keep trying.

[jasonconnor]

I’m a guy, I saw Ani a bunch of times, brought friends in the late 9os
I’m surprising my daughter with the show,

[BillFurlong]

Will always remind me of a beautifully young time for me in 1997.

[annalise]

Just, wow. My best friend used to play this song all the time in the morning. We learned how to hammer on and pull off from this song!! And bond in the mornings 🌄💚🌱🍀🌿

[sisterdiscordia]

I dated the most amazing woman that introduced me to this music
I found out she passed on today and well memories flooding.

[InnerMagnetismEarth]

One of my most favorite songs. Damn, Ani. <3

[raphaellegault]

Keep returning to this song every now and then... grounds me
Thanks Ani

[Kitunae]

Eternally grateful to the room mate who introduced me to Ani di Franco

[chanelpatterson]

I was only about 12 when I first heard this song had my mom go take me to get the whole album saw here in santa cruz ca when I was about 20 would love to see her again ❤

[lemorab]

Wonderful, powerful song! Thank you for posting this.

[rfrancespizarro]

Probably my all-time favorite Ani tune thus far.

[agglyusr]

I will love you Ani until the day I die.

[erinpetersen]

Buildings and bridges
Are made to bend in the wind
To withstand the world
That's what it takes
All that steel and stone
Are no match for the air, my friend
What doesn't bend breaks
What doesn't bend breaks
We are made to bleed
And scab and heal and bleed again
And turn every scar into a joke
We are made to fight
And fuck and talk and fight again
And sit around and laugh until we choke
Sit around and laugh until we choke
Buildings and bridges
Are made to bend in the wind
To withstand the world
That's what it takes
All that steel and stone
Are no match for the air, my friend
What doesn't bend breaks
What doesn't bend breaks
What doesn't bend breaks

[Crimson]

Reminds of that indie flick Falling Like This

[Ariel-yynu]

To my sister: what doesn’t bend breaks. I don’t hold a grudge. In the end I just let it go. Come back if/when you’re ready. #always #here

[JohnDickerson-um]

Im a single dad now . And sorry yall still heterosexual. But honest ok. I was a chef in ann arbor Michigan. A dorm of all colors. Im gen x. He he
But was before my wife left all. Before i had kids. Kerrytown. Some of the best friends i will ever meet. Helped me as i helped them. Lol im 240 lbs of i just dont know. 21 rooms what a honor. Only 4 showers btw. We all seemed to vibe ok. I switched showeres but. As the only male. We just vibed. I miss my family and friends now more then ever.