House concert video: Ron Lindeman Song for Milly – February 2023

House concert video: Ron Lindeman Song for Milly
February 2023
Music and lyrics by Ron Lindeman

This a song about how someone who was dear to you has died but still lives on in your heart and soul and mind as a star in heaven.
We all have the same fate: with our birth also our death is given. But when a loved one dies you may have the feeling that the person lives on in your heart, soul and mind.

Song for Milly

Here we are
Heads bowed down
So in grief

Here we are
Heads up high
Eyes aimed at the sky

Stars that shine
Are beacons in time
That is what you do
You lead us the way
Lighten up the night
And guide us to the morning light

I close my eyes
And see you now
Smiling so tenderly
It feels amazingly
Reassuringly

Hello star
You are in my soul
Here in my heart
Oh remain there tenderly
Never leave my memory

That is what you are
A star so graciously
Shining bright on me

We gather here
To embrace you lovingly
And let you know
That you will always be

A shining star
That is what you are
Bright little star
That is what you are
Shine down on me lovingly

We will remember you
We will remember you
We will remember you

Words and music by Ron Lindeman
Copyright Ron Lindeman

This song was originally written for the parents and family of 12 year old girl Milly Boele who was murdered by a neighbor in 2010 in the city of Dordrecht in The Netherlands. The neighbor was a policeman. I was asked to write a song and perform this for the parents, family and others on June 12th, 2010 at their home in the city of Dordrecht. So I did. This song is also dedicated to all people who lost someone dear to them.