![]() ASK A FEW: When you hear the words, If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather, describe both your emotions and the thoughts that come to mind.ĥ. ASK A FEW: As you read through the lyrics, what kinds of things do you think Lewis Capaldi might have been feeling as he wrote this song?Ĥ. (allow them to share from their own lives how they’ve encountered it, likely through friends but it’s possible someone might share something more personal)ģ. ASK A FEW: Obviously this is going to be a heavy discussion, but let’s start by having a few of us share about how suicide has impacted our lives. ASK A FEW: Lewis Capaldi is from Scotland, so let’s hear a few of you do your best Scottish accent.Ģ. Let’s go ahead and split up into our discussion groups, and then afterward we’ll come back together for a final word.ĬLICK HERE for a quick training article on how to maximize your small groups using our small group format – a great resource to equip your small group leaders.ġ. It’s possible some of us here right now have struggled with these dark thoughts, so let’s take some time and talk about this song and then look and see what the Bible says that might be helpful. Lewis Capaldi asks some difficult questions as he wrestles with the question of how to be helpful to someone who is contemplating suicide. Transition Statement – You Say This: This song focuses on a subject that has likely impacted all of us in some way. The Music Video: The music video can be viewed for free at When I was five or six…my aunt committed suicide and I just remember recently speaking to my mom about her feelings, about going through that sort of rigmarole in your head of like, you know, ‘What could I have done here? Could I have done anything?’ Capaldi wrote the song based on events that happened in his own family. And…people kind of blaming themselves or starting to think, you know, ‘What could I have done to kinda help that person?’ or whatever. Introducing the Song – You Say This: Speaking of the song, Lewis revealed, It’s about suicide…not necessarily the act of it, but, like, after it happens, the aftermath of it. Went little by little by little until there was nothing at allīut all I can think about is seeing that look on your face Was never the right time, whenever you called It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather ![]() ‘Cause now that they’re gone, all I hear are the words that I needed to say I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself After releasing two EPs, he announced his debut album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, which was released in May of 2019. The success of his single Bruises led to mainstream recognition, and he was soon signed by Virgin EMI Records and Capitol Records. Capaldi often performed at pubs and venues, building his career by working on original tracks, recording himself, and releasing his songs on YouTube. His early love for music and performing live fostered determination to be a professional musician by the time he was 12. ![]() He discovered his love for music at the age of 4, when he performed at a holiday camp. Scotland born Lewis Capaldi was the youngest of the four children of his parents. Main Point: Even when we wrestle with dark thoughts, we have hope in a loving God who has been good to us. ![]()
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