Once upon a time

A couple of months ago, I saw a beautiful little film called "Once." It was the story of two struggling musicians living in Dublin. The music in the film was fantastic. It was one of the rare times I watched all the extras on the DVD and played back the songs several times.

I was so delighted to see the two leads perform their Academy Award nominated song on the Oscars on Sunday night. Happier still to see them win.

Here are the hopeful lyrics from the song that won.

I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now

Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along