She was a rose, vibrant and fair.
A joy to those around her, with love beyond compare.
Her laughter a melody, her touch like a prayer,
A light that shone so brightly, now lost, to the world’s despair.
Music is special; it accompanies us through our entire lives; through life and death, love and loss, joy and sorrow. But, when it compels you to do something you didn’t think possible, write a poem for your lost sister, for example, It is no longer just special; it is magnificent.
It may have racked up millions of views on TikTok, but Patrick Watson’s Je Te Laisserai Des Mots is so much more than the soundtrack to another social media trend. It’s a heartfelt lover-letter disguised as a woven tapestry of melancholic beauty; a masterclass in sonic storytelling that pleads for us to live a life of sensation, rather than one simply of thought.
Here’s why Je Te Laisserai Des Mots has made millions cry, and will continue to do so in years to come.
