It's been 18 years since Mom passed and this song completely encapsulates my thoughts in regard to her passing I worry about my own kids struggling with my loss, as I struggle with my own mother's passing and hope, they find solace in your words.
It is 17 years since we suddenly lost my mom. I play this soul-soaring song to remember her, to honor her, and because your voice and music have always carried me through. You're an angel on Earth, JB. God Bless all of our Moms. And you. xo
It's been 20 years since my Mom passed away and the day I heard this song at one of your concerts, it tore me to pieces. I needed it. And I thank you for being so honest and open with your story and emotions. I, unfortunately, was not able to get to one of these shows. I've seen you many times in concert - but didn't make it to the play. I am hoping that the play was recorded like this... and at some point you will release it on blu-ray/dvd. If not - then please bring this show back out on the road. The CD is amazing... I can only imagine what the play is like.
You have so many wonderful songs from all the way back with the Story to present, you have consistently produced music that strikes a chord in my soul. Thank you for sharing your talents with us, JB! This song is absolutely beautiful in it's presentation, emotion and vulnerability. Thank you.
The music you've made,has been very helpful in healing from my experience with my family. Want so much to share this on my channel. In the four years since my mothers passing, just cannot touch the words I'd need to express sixty five years of conflict with her. This song breaks all my tears free. I cry and once more, walk on from a mother who was a catalyst for change, if a horrible mother. Lessons The lessons were worth it. Thanks Jonatha Brooke for your profound music
this song is the personification of what it is like to loose your parent. i saw this show at the duke before my father was sick or dying. i related to it in my life in terms of my breakup (im not ready anymore)....a month ago my dad passed. the entire time he was dying-- i heard this song..it was so much what we were feeling. we knew it was coming, but we always thought we had another day..we weren't ready. we tried to be. and there was relief when it was over.. but also this feeling...
An astonishingly beautiful song from a once-in-a-lifetime show. Those of us who have seen it know how great it is. To those of you who haven't yet gone, go now.
In 2018 I wrote this to a dear cousin and included a link to your video -- 4 days before I lost my mom to cancer: "I keep thinking tonight of how I stood in my mom’s backyard and calmly told your mom that it was okay if my mom got dehydrated and died. And I was so grateful for your presence, another voice of calm as your mom struggled to accept that she too is powerless against her sister’s cancer. Yet three weeks later, I feel even further from acceptance than I did then. Seeing the frailty of my mom’s mind and body now, brings the reality of death smack in my face, and I’m not ready. I keep thinking of this song. I heard it back in November, and watched Jonatha perform live in February. I thought I knew what it meant then, but I didn’t have a clue until just now. It’s amazing to me that another person can capture so well what feels to me like a singular experience. I guess the human condition is not so unique after all, and thousands of daughters have shared these same thoughts." 'I’m not ready anymore, I thought I was, but I need more...time' " Four years later, I'm still wishing I had more time, and your song still moves me like no other song ever has.
Beautiful song. I love Jonatha Brooke. A friend brought me a CD of hers, I think it was either her Live version or Plumb, back in 2000 maybe? She struck a cord with me with her song writing skills and voice. Listening to her reminds me of the time period where i was in transition living wise.
I am so glad I took the time to discover you (only knew of you through Lauren Kinhan, but finally!!!) I love this song very, very much! I lost my mother over seven years ago - and I'm still not ready...
Jonatha this is one of the most beautiful and touching songs I have ever heard. Chills every time I hear it. Thank you so much...having lost my Mom to Alzheimer's in 2004 I can say that time does heal the pain, to be replaced with the fond memories of love.
Wow just an aside I just purchased your cd from this show and I saw that it opened on Feb 14th. That's the day my mom passed away in 2015. Funny thing is that my mom was also an artist/writer/crocheter and clown and about two years before she died I started writing the funny and or sad things that she said in my phone. I call it "Words from my mom". She always told me I was going to write a book. One day I hope I do. She just never knew it was going to be about her. ...thanks again for the gift of this song.
Jonatha, This song socks me in the gut. Your voice expresses so much of what I am feeling. I'm grateful that I stumbled upon it, and I look forward to singing with you again Sunday night. Jenny
This is beyond incredible. We can say we are ready, but we aren't. Not even close. I like the lyric, "Tomorrow's not good either." Jonatha, I hope you bring this back to NYC or even bring it down to Orlando. I'd love to see it. How incredibly gifted you are.
I was researching Kalimbas on Kalimba Magic's website and I came across this song. Wow right there I was brought to tears. In two days my mom Will be gone a year and a half. She had dementia and to say your song spoke to me is an understatement. Thank you for this. I'm still not ready. Since she passed I've written her 4 songs. Three are on UA-cam. The first one was a month after she passed and it's called "To Hear You Speak My Name" if you get a chance I'd love for you to hear it. Thank you and God Bless.
Holy shit, what an artist. So bravely and consistently present.
It's been 18 years since Mom passed and this song completely encapsulates my thoughts in regard to her passing I worry about my own kids struggling with my loss, as I struggle with my own mother's passing and hope, they find solace in your words.
Where were my emotions when I first heard this one? I liked this gem, of course. But in this part of my life, it hits home, very much.
this song/show/experience will stick with me for many years - or at least for as long as I age forward and remember backward
It is 17 years since we suddenly lost my mom. I play this soul-soaring song to remember her, to honor her, and because your voice and music have always carried me through. You're an angel on Earth, JB. God Bless all of our Moms. And you. xo
thank you for this... and God Bless the Moms!!
It's been 20 years since my Mom passed away and the day I heard this song at one of your concerts, it tore me to pieces. I needed it. And I thank you for being so honest and open with your story and emotions. I, unfortunately, was not able to get to one of these shows. I've seen you many times in concert - but didn't make it to the play. I am hoping that the play was recorded like this... and at some point you will release it on blu-ray/dvd. If not - then please bring this show back out on the road. The CD is amazing... I can only imagine what the play is like.
You were in love, ❤,we miss u
very thankful to have seen JB do this on broadway.
All our moms❤
You have so many wonderful songs from all the way back with the Story to present, you have consistently produced music that strikes a chord in my soul. Thank you for sharing your talents with us, JB! This song is absolutely beautiful in it's presentation, emotion and vulnerability. Thank you.
The music you've made,has been very helpful in healing from my experience with my family.
Want so much to share this on my channel.
In the four years since my mothers passing, just cannot touch the words I'd need to express sixty five years of conflict with her.
This song breaks all my tears free.
I cry and once more, walk on from a mother who was a catalyst for change, if a horrible mother.
Lessons
The lessons were worth it.
Thanks Jonatha Brooke for your profound music
this song is the personification of what it is like to loose your parent. i saw this show at the duke before my father was sick or dying. i related to it in my life in terms of my breakup (im not ready anymore)....a month ago my dad passed. the entire time he was dying-- i heard this song..it was so much what we were feeling. we knew it was coming, but we always thought we had another day..we weren't ready. we tried to be. and there was relief when it was over.. but also this feeling...
Love u boule❤
This song makes me cry so much...and I still have my mother. I can't imagine what it will do when I don't.
I wish love....is kind❤
An astonishingly beautiful song from a once-in-a-lifetime show. Those of us who have seen it know how great it is. To those of you who haven't yet gone, go now.
In 2018 I wrote this to a dear cousin and included a link to your video -- 4 days before I lost my mom to cancer:
"I keep thinking tonight of how I stood in my mom’s backyard and calmly told your mom that it was okay if my mom got dehydrated and died. And I was so grateful for your presence, another voice of calm as your mom struggled to accept that she too is powerless against her sister’s cancer.
Yet three weeks later, I feel even further from acceptance than I did then. Seeing the frailty of my mom’s mind and body now, brings the reality of death smack in my face, and I’m not ready. I keep thinking of this song. I heard it back in November, and watched Jonatha perform live in February. I thought I knew what it meant then, but I didn’t have a clue until just now.
It’s amazing to me that another person can capture so well what feels to me like a singular experience. I guess the human condition is not so unique after all, and thousands of daughters have shared these same thoughts."
'I’m not ready anymore, I thought I was, but I need more...time' "
Four years later, I'm still wishing I had more time, and your song still moves me like no other song ever has.
heartbreaking and exquisite...
Beautiful song. I love Jonatha Brooke. A friend brought me a CD of hers, I think it was either her Live version or Plumb, back in 2000 maybe? She struck a cord with me with her song writing skills and voice. Listening to her reminds me of the time period where i was in transition living wise.
Exquisite, heartbreaking. Thank you, JB.
I am so glad I took the time to discover you (only knew of you through Lauren Kinhan, but finally!!!)
I love this song very, very much! I lost my mother over seven years ago - and I'm still not ready...
+Uli Trost yes. i think it will always be its own sadness - that particular loss. thank YOU,
I miss...my mom
Jonatha this is one of the most beautiful and touching songs I have ever heard. Chills every time I hear it. Thank you so much...having lost my Mom to Alzheimer's in 2004 I can say that time does heal the pain, to be replaced with the fond memories of love.
Wow just an aside I just purchased your cd from this show and I saw that it opened on Feb 14th. That's the day my mom passed away in 2015. Funny thing is that my mom was also an artist/writer/crocheter and clown and about two years before she died I started writing the funny and or sad things that she said in my phone. I call it "Words from my mom". She always told me I was going to write a book. One day I hope I do. She just never knew it was going to be about her. ...thanks again for the gift of this song.
Jonatha, This song socks me in the gut. Your voice expresses so much of what I am feeling. I'm grateful that I stumbled upon it, and I look forward to singing with you again Sunday night. Jenny
so beautiful! love from pgh. PA .....
This is beyond incredible. We can say we are ready, but we aren't. Not even close. I like the lyric, "Tomorrow's not good either." Jonatha, I hope you bring this back to NYC or even bring it down to Orlando. I'd love to see it. How incredibly gifted you are.
Hug you till your warm...
And we know your love
Dear god. that ripped me wide open. Im so sorry for your loss J. Im walking my husband home as I write..sigh I may do this for my healing. Thank you.
Get it on the Table...
I was researching Kalimbas on Kalimba Magic's website and I came across this song. Wow right there I was brought to tears. In two days my mom Will be gone a year and a half. She had dementia and to say your song spoke to me is an understatement. Thank you for this. I'm still not ready. Since she passed I've written her 4 songs. Three are on UA-cam. The first one was a month after she passed and it's called "To Hear You Speak My Name" if you get a chance I'd love for you to hear it. Thank you and God Bless.
U understand❤
I did not know I was in love
i like this , real fine
😭😭😭😭😭
Hold ontu that kalimba❤
I like your custom one's
Jb...kisses
Time...goes...away...its ok
Still got that Kalimba?
I play a nylon string...
Oh ,im glad.Get it on the table,secret...and a lie
Walt Disney understands
I got a 12...
My mom had 3...
Theres no more ...time. boule