Forever Be Consoled
The Inspiration
“Forever Be Consoled” was inspired by the essential need for self-compassion, quiet reflection, and spiritual rest when life’s burdens become overwhelming. The song offers a gentle reminder that feeling tired, making mistakes, or experiencing failure are natural parts of the human experience rather than personal shortcomings. By reframing setbacks as opportunities to adapt changing our sails when we cannot control the wind, the lyrics encourage listeners to pause, grant themselves grace, and step back from constant striving to prioritiSe their own emotional and mental well-being.
The core of the ballad centers on the comforting strength found in quiet solitude, assuring us that being alone never means being truly isolated. In those silent, reflective moments away from the noise of the world, we cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and contentment for what we already possess, unlocking an inner peace that material wealth cannot buy. It serves as a soothing invitation to embrace stillness, listen for divine presence, and find enduring solace and renewal in the knowledge that we are always supported and loved.
Credits
Song Writer : Donal Morrissey
Singer : Bonnie Flaherty
Piano : Cian Boylan
Arranger & Producer : Rory Pierce
First Verse
When you’re feeling down, take some healing time out,
You deserve your love, you won’t heal without,
When your soul feels tired, tired of what you do,
Time to ask for help, time you cared for you.
Second Verse
Sadly, we can fail, when anxious on our own,
Failures are lessons, examples to hone,
Learn from our mistakes, sure okay to fail,
We can’t change the winds; we can change the sail.
Chorus
In solitude you’ll find, you’re never on your own,
You’ll sense His presence, in solitude alone,
God’s forever with you, rejoice and behold,
In solitude with Him, Forever Be Consoled.
Third Verse
Strive to be content, content with what you’ve got,
Don’t ruin what you’ve got, craving what you’ve not,
Contentment is wealth, wealth you cannot buy,
Gratitude will heal, feel soul peace reply.
Fourth Verse
Good to sit alone, in silent solitude,
Listen to His voice, with real gratitude,
God’s ever-present, let Him be with you.
When you’re feeling down, He knows what to do,
Chorus
In solitude you’ll find, you’re never on your own,
You’ll sense His presence, in solitude alone,
God’s forever with you, rejoice and behold,
In solitude with Him, Forever Be Consoled.
Outro
In solitude with Him, Forever Be Consoled.
Copyright Donal Morrissey 2021
