I Can't Fix You

It's not known what inspired Chris Martin to write the song Fix You. One story is that he wrote this song for his wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, after her father died. She came home from the hospital covered and drenched in tears, and he started crying and asked her, "what can I do for you? tell me what I can do?" and she looked up at him, and said "just hold me... cause you're the only thing that can fix me right now"

Today, like many days of late, has been one where I feel completely, utterly, and totally helpless. I can't even imagine the brokenness and mess these kids are experiencing. I have no way to fix them. No way to comfort them. No words to explain it to them.

I can't bear your burdens.
I can't take your place.
I can't change your circumstances.

I can be there for you.
I can give you a hug.
I can cry with you.

I can point you towards the Light.
But I can't fix you...

Fix You - Coldplay

When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse.

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Tears stream, down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face and I...

Tears stream, down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face and I...

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.