Songs That Make You Weep

[Alrin]

This here song always turns me into a softie whenever I hear it (althought its not played on "pop" radio channels).
It's called "Du Måste Finnas" and is part of a musical called "Kristina från Duvemåla". Roughly translated from swedish it's "You must exist" from "Kristina from Duvemåla" and is a very sad and emotional musical that describes swedish immigrants to the promised land, America.

The song is sung by the actress who plays Kristina in a moment where she is told that she is unable to have any more children, and if she does she will surely die while giving birth. Even writing about it turns my eyes all misty. It's a tragical song, a song she directs to God. "You must exist" or You must be there is a plead, a cry for help. A question of why, why this, why now and why me.
She and her family has gone through so much misery and pain and now that is also put upon her.

It is breathtaking to hear her sing it. When I sat in the theatre and watched it I just broke down and wept. I have a religion myself and that song was just so close to my heart it was uncanny. And sure enough, glancing around the surrounding chairs I saw alot of people reaching for their hankies so I was not the only one moved by her performance.

I doubt there is an english version of the song, it has to be heard in the original context. So, all of you: go learn swedish and then you can ask me to stream you the song on shoutcast ;)
I got the musical albums on my way out of the theatre, ofcourse. :blush:

*wipes eyes and smiles sheepishly*

I just love that song. But sometimes it is too sad to bear..

Edit: Tommy Körberg and his "Stad i ljus" is also what I consider a lifter of spirits. An excellent song and tribute to what could be, the human strength and so on. Again, it's in Swedish so tough luck :)

-Al