Elton John - Candle In The Wind - Diana (Lyrics)

"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is a poignant ballad originally written in 1973 as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. The song reflects on the fleeting nature of fame and the pressures that come with it, comparing Monroe's life to a candle that was blown out too soon. The lyrics, penned by Bernie Taupin, express sorrow and empathy for Monroe, portraying her as a tragic figure overwhelmed by the demands of celebrity. The song gained renewed attention in 1997 when it was reworked as a tribute to Princess Diana following her death, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. The 1997 version, also titled "Candle in the Wind 1997," features altered lyrics that honor Diana's life and legacy.
Lyrics:
Goodbye England's rose
May you ever grow in our hearts
You were the grace that placed itself
Where lives were torn apart
You called out to our country
And you whispered to those in pain
Now you belong to heaven
And the stars spell out your name
And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your footsteps will always fall here
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend ever will
Loveliness we've lost
These empty days without your smile
This torch, we'll always carry
For our nation's golden child
And even though we try
The truth brings us to tears
All our words cannot express
The joy you brought us through the years
And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your footsteps will always fall here
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend ever will
Goodbye England's rose
May you ever grow in our hearts
You were the grace that placed yourself
Where lives were torn apart
Goodbye England's rose
From a country lost without your soul
Who'll miss the wings of your compassion
More than you will ever know
And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your footsteps will always fall here
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend ever will
Your footsteps will always fall here
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend ever will