I promise it's not goodbye - Chris Cornell
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- Опубликовано: 24 фев 2009
- This is my personal video for this amazing song.
The lyrics are by Rory Dela Rosa, a fan of Chris, who lost his six years old daughter from brain cancer on April 6th, 2008 and who passed away himself from the same disease on December 11th, 2009.
The lyrics are intended as spoken by the little Ainslee, Rory's daughter, while she tries to help her mommy Connie, her little brother Zavier and her daddy Rory to face her death.
In loving memory of the little Ainslee and Rory.
This is what Chris said about this song and his friend Rory, while he was still fighting against his cancer....
"Thought I should say something about my friend Rory and his amazing poem.
I have had a friendship with him by telephone and email for a while now. I was made aware of his story and that he wanted to talk to me because my music had been important to him and his family through what I think of as an unimaginably hard time. After speaking to him I knew we would stay in touch. I think he is an extremely brave man and has been nothing but a gentleman in every conversation we have had, never once complaining even when I know he may be having a bad day. To the contrary, he has sent me messages that have lifted my spirit at times when I was down and without knowing, reminded me how trivial my few troubles really are.
What he did to lift my spirits the most was to send me his poem. What I read gave me such a sense of relief that Rory had an insight. A strength and hope that was inspiring beyond measure.
It was a pleasure to put it to music and an honor that he ask if I would ever consider it.
It was with his permission that I posted it for people to listen to.
Thank you all. Chris"
Mommy, please don't cry
I'm as safe as I can be
I know you miss me
But I've finally been set free
And if you find that you need me
I will be waiting here
To help you make it through
And take away your fear
I love you so much mom
But it's time for me to fly
I'll visit you every night
And I swear it's not goodbye
I promise you it's not goodbye
Now Bubba, please don't cry
I'm still your best friend
We will always be together
There'll never be an end
I hope you don't forget
The games we loved to play
So keep me in your heart
And forever I will stay
I love you so much brother
But it's time for me to fly
I'll visit you every night
And I swear it's not goodbye
I promise you it's not goodbye
Now Daddy, please don't cry
I'm still here everyday
It may not be the same
But beside you I will lay
And when you'll think of me tonight
Hold me tight in your mind
If you ever need me
I won't be hard to find
I love you so much daddy
But it's time for me to fly
I'll visit you every night
And I swear it's not goodbye
I promise you it's not goodbye
Yeah, it's not goodbye... 
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My uncle wrote this for my cousin who had brain cancer and she passed and then he got sick and passed I miss them and love this song
So sorry for your and your family's losses. I saw an interview with Chris Cornell where he discussed this song and how he got to know your cousin, and his admiration for him. He was clearly moved by the beautiful words written by your cousin, becoming emotional as he spoke about him. God bless.
Victoria Thompson Wow! Can't believe i didn't know this??
So Sorry for your loss'! : ( x
Lost my Mum Recently-Still Can't/Won't accept it!
♥ #CHRISCORNELL
Living LEGEND!!.. ♥
Victoria Thompson , he has touched a lot of people with the lyrics of this song. I'm honored I am able to here it. There memories will always live on! ❤️
Victoria Thompson I lost my son 5 years ago and laid him to rest to this amazing song. I will be forever thankful to Chris Cornel for this song to help me though a dark part of my life
Victoria Thompson did he ever get to hear the song?
Am I the only one crying to this? Rest in peace Chris. We will miss you dearly.
Saugat me to 😭😭😭
The irony! So sad and heartbreaking.
RIP Chris. you gave beauty and hope to so many. miss you more than words can express.
no..its just so sad
Jrbond20 so sorry to hear that. I lost my dad 3 months ago and it still cuts just as deep as the first day without him. All we can do is pray for one another. Peace and Love my friend.
Chris wrote this song for my buddy Zavier and his family when his little sister Ainslee passed away from brain cancer. then his dad passed away from brain cancer and on March 28 of this year Zavier passed away to brain cancer. I miss my buddy so much. and hearing chris passed away is heartbreaking because he did so much for their family. rest easy chris, live it up with rory, ainslee and zavier in heaven.
RIP. Sorry for your loss. How did Zavier pass away? Feel really sorry for this family.
Jim Norton's Alcoholism he had brain cancer.
This is so sad. I can´t believe Zavier passed away as well.
Cathy Coffman God I cried the first time I heard this song but learning what it's really for makes it that much harder to listen to especially now that he's gone too, damn this song is too much right now, Chris your light will forever bright....
Thanks for the memories
Who ever thumbs down a Chris Cornell post has a black heart
No doubt, or no heart at all.....
This song shows that Chris Cornell was not just an amazing singer but an amazing human as well! The song's back story warmed my heart. RIP Chris, you will never be forgotten💕
I miss him so much every day. Not a day goes by I don't think of Chris. I listen to him every day. I will for the rest of my life too.
A very hard song to hear him sing today...... :( RIP
Brutal
this made me cry i lost my daughter at the age of three to cancer on march 1st of 2007 so it is very hard for me to hear but i love it
Iam so sorry for that
R.I.P. to your baby girl ❤
My heart goes out to my friend, you r very strong to share your pain she is smiling down on you proud thats 100 percent
Rest in paradise angel
Much love to you
R.I.P Chris
This song is perfect right now
Say Hello 2 heaven
The music world will never be the same
for sure we lost one of the last greats to ever do it and he knew some secrets to this life we all must learn ourselves overtime ...
GigiNoneofyourbuisness
So True!♡
Such a Beautiful, Amazing Person, In Every sense of the word. There'll Never be Anyone who can Compare to #ChrisCornell ❤💯Forever!!
True dat.
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p.s your gorgeous
Ive lost both my parents in the last three years and the rest of my family lives far away, much respect to all of you who have lost someone very close, this song is just simply amazing without a doubt.
Sorry for your loss ❤
This thread scares me. I can't imagine surviving the death of one of my children...loosing a parent I can cope with but my kids I don't think I'd be able to bare the burden. My heart goes out to all of you who lost little ones. I'll be thinking of you and praying.
R.I.P. Chris cornell.
It's not goodbye, cuz we'll see & hear you when we get to heaven. Until then, you kind & amazing Chris, you will be forever in our hearts and on this earth, your amazing MUSIC will forever rien and touch the very soul of us all! Rest in Peace Chris! The Whole World misses you! 💜💚💙💛
I found this song after my 5 and 1/2 month old son passed in 2011. We played it at his funeral along with some other songs. it was really hard to find music about the death of a child. This song really touches me and I still can't listen to it without balling my eyes out.
+Marissa Leavitt my heart really feels for you, your son wants you to be happy trust me he is your angel, please be ok. today, tomorrow.
My thoughts go out to you !!
Marissa Leavitt We lost Our Mum Last year, Only 62 So Sudden Always Working 2-3 jobs, Worrying about Everyone but her! (I could go on)And I Still Can't accept it?It's just not 'Real'??!❤ So to lose a child,.I can only begin to imagine??!.You & your Family are My Thought & Prayers. Your Beatiful baby is now a Beautiful Angel!💙
Stay strong my friend
Rest in peace Chris!
Hearing this song today ... words just can't express
Jim Garvey my thoughts exactly
Miss M Babygirl 👍🏻
Miss M Babygirl are you going to add more videos to your CC playlist?
Jim Garvey yes I did, why do you ask?
Miss M Babygirl just curious because I like your playlist including the unplugged in Sweden show 👌🏻🎤🎸
It's so sad ... your songs teached me to love life .. Rest in peace Chris
I couldn't get past the first verse without tearing up. It's so fucking good
I can't believe he's gone. Goodbye my man.
Aussieduderivs1 Same! Still in 'Shock'! It seems there are 'Many' of us that it's affected in a way we weren't expecting & the Best thing I feel is that we can all be here for eachother?!.♡ For Our True #Legend #ChrisCornell ♥
Omg.... First time I heard this.. Tears tears tears,.. This song reminds me of My son Gabriel whom was a month away from being thirteen years old, he passed away from brain cancer. My son was strong and knew it wasnt goodbye, he knew he was going home to the Lord and he will see me again.. But it is hard for me because I want him here with me. it just tears me apart that he is not here with me.
Heaven is awesome there is no tears and the most incredible powerful love
I will miss hearing your magical voice live brother. I've played this song and so many other songs of yours to put my children to sleep in the car since they were babies. We will always cherish your voice. R.I.P. Chris Cornell
e31arenas I still cry man. We will see you again.
I cry when I listen
e31arenas My mom did the same. I'm about to turn 18 in 5 days. Saw him live at his higher truth tour in our home town Seattle. my first concert I've been to.
I will always miss him, my heart died that day!!! 😭😭😭😭😭
I still cry when I listen to his beautiful angelic voice.
Mommy, please don't cry
I'm as safe as I can be
I know you miss me
But I've finally been set free
And if you find that you need me
I will be waiting here
To help you make it through
And take away your fear
I love you so much mom
But it's time for me to fly
I'll visit you every night
And I swear it's not goodbye
I promise you it's not goodbye
Now Bubba, please don't cry
I'm still your best friend
We will always be together
There'll never be an end
I hope you don't forget
The games we loved to play
So keep me in your heart
And forever I will stay
I love you so much brother
But it's time for me to fly
I'll visit you every night
And I swear it's not goodbye
I promise you it's not goodbye
Now Daddy, please don't cry
I'm still here everyday
It may not be the same
But beside you I will lay
And when you'll think of me tonight
Hold me tight in your mind
If you ever need me
I won't be hard to find
I love you so much daddy
But it's time for me to fly
I'll visit you every night
And I swear it's not goodbye
I promise you it's not goodbye
Yeah, it's not goodbye...
Rest in Peace Chris
Akemi Blush ツ + thank you for the lyrics.
Just beautifullll
Rest in peace Chris, rest in peace.
I don't know how it's possible to miss someone you never met, but I do. I miss Chris Cornell so much. Somehow, it's just painful to know that he isn't out there somewhere doing his thing, that he's never coming back.
Things like this is why Chris Cornell is my all-time favorite singer. An artist that cares and actually feels his songs. I can think of only a few singers like that, and most of them are long-gone.
I am sitting here reading the comments.....I just want to say to the people who have lost their loved ones. I am so sorry that you have had to go through the loss of someone who meant so much to you. It hurts so badly, I have lost my sister and my father. I know that 1 thing that helps me, is realizing how lucky I was to have had them in my life. Even if it feels like it was too short, I am still thankful that I had a sister who was loving, kind, smart and funny. And a father who was supportive, proud, patient and most of all unafraid to love his kids. I hope maybe that one thing can help some of you with what you are going through. I know I will always cherish the times I spent out on a little lake in Texas, playing music with my brothers and my sister singing along with my Dad sitting in his chair drinking a glass of wine with a huge smile on his face.
See you down that line, Chris Cornell. until then, Rest in Paradise.
It's the first time I've heard this song. Wow Chris thank you so much for your touching music. You will never be forgotten!!! You have touched so many lives with your Soul.... R.I.P. I hope your at Peace now...
I cant believe what a impact your death has been to my life, Im completely heartbroken . I ache hearing your voice.You are truly loved by the world Chris Cornell. Rest now my friend
CHRIS CORNELL IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE GREATEST SINGER,SONG WRITER AND MUSICAL GENIUS THAT EVER LIVED.
pam i have to agree, he's everything i want in a musician. a huge loss to us.
AMEN!!!! It bogles the mind to try to think about the way he thought about things especially life. All the dark material he and sang about was bittersweet and strangely enough...it made you happy or made you feel like it's not just you feeling that way and you're not alone . At least one other person understands what you're going through. He's a SOUL PROVIDER!!
Anyone else here in 2019? I always loved Chris's vocals in this performance. The words are prophetic and he sings them in a way that wrings out every ounce of emotion. I miss him so much. Till we meet in Heaven, Chris. I know you'll be there.
Here in 2023
rest in peace chris....
Dear Chris, even i promise, it's not Goodbye as you will always be remembered in hearts of every fan of yours around the globe forever. Love from India.. God i am crying!!
🥲
im a 46 year old aussie i feel like ive lost my brother all over again love ya chris and i know your journey will be great .
Love u Chris always
We played this song at my 4 month old daughter's funeral. I really wish it was on itunes for purchase. My son was always called her big bubba. :( I miss her so much and this song speaks wonders to my heart
I played foo fighters times like these at our little boys funeral, but i listen to this very often. It helps, I miss him so much and can't wait to see him again one day
AMY WILLIAMS You don't have to purchase it! If you go to the share tab under this video and copy the URL, you can paste it on this website www.youtube-mp3.org and it will create and MP3 version of this video. then you just copy that and paste it on your itunes. Very easy, hope this helps!
+AMY WILLIAMS As a father of two beautiful young kids I cannot imagine what you went / are going through. My thoughts are with you!
Thank you so so much
It's a miserable feeling to watch you daughter fall asleep permanently and celebrate her heavenly birthday (coming up). Peace only comes from knowing she only knew love the 4 precious months she was here with us and that she's resting in the arms of Jesus.
So beautiful.... RIP Chris you are missed
Such a beautiful man.
I'll hold on to your promise. This is not good bye.
Thanks for the music. That grungy voice, wow! RIP
Seems especially appropriate today. RIP Chris
There will never be, or has there ever been an artist who could touch the soul in such an intimate and intentionally pure way, always sharing the deepest part of himself and with that offering a hand that would reach out to you in your darkest depths, through depression, addiction, heartbreak, loneliness, and isolation. Thank you Chris.
This was played at my baby brother's funeral. I will always remember you Rip ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hannah White Wow?! Recently lost my Amazing Mum, my thoughts are with You! ! 💙
Hannah White sory for your loss,,your brother will always be with you ....yull know when
this song gives me heartache.. r.i.p Chris Cornell
Rest well Chris.
May your soul rest in peace Chris! You are gone but your music will always live in our souls!
Rest in peace Chris Cornell. Sing with the angels.
I lost a friend last friday . He was loved by every one who ever knew him . R.I.P Anthony my friend . Thanks for posting the song .
Rest in peace!
God im heartbroken and i dont even know this guy. Shows you how much music has an impact on you. Especially the great ones.
put chris in any band and for sure that band will achieve success...
It's not goodbye. it's see you later my friend. R.I.P CHRIS CORNELL
thank you, i've two of my children have crossed over and this music and song gave me peace
This song brings so much memories. My friend died
from cancer. :'(
My sister and her husband lost their 3 month old son tragically and this song was played during his service. The words fit them so perfectly especially because we called his older brother (1 years old) Buba. This song will be played daily for him. Thank you for making such a beautiful song.
I was perfectly fine 4:06 mins ago and now my heart is so heavy 😞
This is making me cry...so sad...such a tragedy...dang..:(((
Why is it that something so beautiful in this world has to be taken away? I realized it’s better to have had for the short time, than to not have had known it at all.
I lost my 17 year old daughter Macenzie on 6-18-18. Always in my heart. I would not wish this pain on my worst enemy. This song helps me
My daughter died 14 August 2018. She loved Chris Cornell. This song brings the tears I bury.
There aren't words how touching this song is. My heart breaks for all that have lost loved ones. RIP Chris Cornell your voice and soul are truly missed 🙏😢
i found this song whilst searching for songs for my daughter's funeral who sadly passed away from sids last november. it was the main song during the funeral and the back story behind makes it even more heart wrenching every time hear it. chris cornell was my singing teachers favorite singer of all time and in this song i can see why with the power and raw emotion he portays in his voice and the the melody he put behind it is extrodrdinary. love you baby memphis 7/8/11-15/11/12 from daddy
R.I.P. CHRIS CORNELL...
RIP CHRIS CORNELL
still crying ... will never get over this. his voice was my safe place. Will never be the same.
That is truly the voice of an angel. Heavens got a good one! Many others up there,too!
Condolences and prayers to Chris Cornell's family... rest with the Angels and thank you for all of your great music...🌹🎸
Breaks me every time ‘ rest now brother ‘ one of the greatest voices to walk this earth
It's not goodbye. We will meet him in heaven. RIP Chris Cornell.
Chris Cornell did it again. He is one of my favorite vocalists. To hear this....I dedicate this song to my son who I lost in 2007, at age 3. I celebrate his birthday, today. Very sad, but beautiful song!
Rest in Peace, Chris! You were so loved by so many! I hope you found the peace you were looking for!
Rest in peace Chris, you will be missed!
Chris you help my sister get through the loss of my nephew with your music, this song brought tears to my eyes and the lyrics are beautiful.. god bless you and this family R.I.P too you and the father and daughter.
Rest in peace, Chris Cornell, memory eternal.
we miss you...
R.I.P Chris Cornell
Master Cornell, you just made me cry with this song :'(
Actually Roy Dela Rosa, asked Chirs that if he would like to use his poem in a song that he would give him permission. & who else could sing it better or carry the message any sweeter than Chris Cornell. One of the best singers ever, i'm sure Roy is proud of contributing to such a great song, and his message will live forever.
I fell in love with this song when i heard it n also left me in tears. I just lost my baby girl october 8,2013 i wuz 7 months pregnant. I can hear this song everyday all day. U will never be forgotten my baby girl nevaeh nikole
I am sure his children are hearing this song. Mr. Cornell, true legend you are
This song makes me feel so sad, especially after watching the interview where Chris explains the story behind it.
Is time to fly but not to said Good bye ....we love you chris we hope you see you again R.I.P
goodbye Chris & thank you so much....we loved you
im a huge chris cornell fan and ive been doing lots of research about him. i came across an interview of him which talks about this song. i lost my brother to cancer (not the same kind) but i teared up when he talked about this song in the interview. and now im hearing this song for the first time and now im crying my eyes dry, this song is so beautiful and touching.
I love this!
Chris Cornell died, today..
Cold shivers every time I hear you sing or speak Chris. You are and will always be a much loved human being that had an unrivalled passion for music. I love what you do and did.....always. R.I.P. Chris Cornell.
As a cancer survivor myself, hearing this song the first time really hit home! My heart goes out to all families who have lost someone to this dreaded disease! Thank You Rory Dela Rose and Chris Cornell for this wonderful song! You will all live forever in our Hearts!
The story , or this song, weren't very well known, and I believe it should have been. It also seems Chris Cornell was very underrated as a songwriter, and as a singer. I just learned of the story behind this song, now a few days after his death, and it is very rare that you hear of a performer who took, or even takes, the time to help fulfill a patient's wish. Even more so that it was in the form of an awesome celebrity vocalist lending their voice for a very personal song, with the fan's own lyrics. What Chris did was a huge act of kindness and it was wonderful to hear this story/song after Chris' passing. It really shows what kind of person he was. R.I.P Chris
I agree. This was the most Chris Cornell thing that Chris ever did IMO, just a very good human being.
Your voice has always been there. As soon as i started on the journey of independence, experimentation, and self discovery i have had you in the background. Creating the soundtrack. Providing the poems. I was 16 in 1994 and it was unfolding in front of us like an open map, telling us where we could find salvation. Thank you. I loved to your work. I fought to your work but most of all i lived and grew into a man to your work. You were the strong one and now your gone. After saying that it will get better after we lost SO many. I guess it never really did. Same ride, new kinda pain. Always learning and suffering as i walked through this haze that is life. That is my life. God bless you. You can rest now and not have to be burdened any longer. Goodbye.......
Playing this at my stepdad funeral today. Wish I could be there. Love you Gary!
I just had my first child 6 months ago, a daughter. even reading and hearing songs like this, and stories in the comments, it rips me apart just to think of. Some of you folks must have something special in your own souls to handle that in reality.
rip Chris, now looking at his music in greater detail, you can see he was upset often
First time I ever heard Chris' voice was in 1991 or 1992. Temple of the dog- Hunger strike. I'll never forget those fun days of being young, listening to this new sound from Seattle. These guys definitely put their time in. I'd give anything to be in Chris' hotel room that night in Detroit, and maybe offer a solution. I'll never be content that you took your own life. There has to be more that we don't know. I know you'd never leave your daughter, Toni. So tragic, such a huge loss to us as a music generation. RIP Chris Cornell, you were with me a lot of nights and you always will be!
Came here first after hearing the news. RIP
❤ :( ❤ No, It's not Goodbye! ❤❤❤ Jimi Hendrix said ❤❤❤ If I don't see you no more in this world, I'll see you on the next one... Don't be late - Don't be late... ❤ :( ❤
Mommy, please don't cry - I'm as safe as I can be... I know you miss me - But I've finally been set free! And if you find that you need me - I will be waiting here... To help you get through - And take away your fear...
I love you so much mom - But it's time for me to fly! I will see you every night - And I swear it's not goodbye... I promise it's not goodbye...
I listen to this song after losing my brother in a car accident and it just made me ball all the time
I hope bro is with you in the spirit
this is an amazing song.It is dedicated to my Nephew Michael Lynn Wickizer who passed away at birth R.I.P.
This song makes me cry too. You got to have alot of faith to do yourself in. God knew his pain.
He was taken out
So hard to hear this song now that your gone Chris... Such a touching song, hope your life is peaceful...🎤🎵🎹🎤🎵🎹
How could you two people not love this song?!?!!? It is such a beautiful set of lyrics and a amazing singer to sing it!! I will always love Chris Cornell's music and voice till the day I die!! :)
Chris I love you man I miss you fly, be free, rest in peace, just don't stop singing
Wow! sound is so eerie Now 😣RIP Chris
Lost my my nine month old son a year ago, this song helps me through.
+Chris woolis oxoxo I am very sorry for your loss, the one thing to remember we all go to heaven ( or reunite) he will watch over you, I have had many losses in my life and I speak this from experience try to have joy for the time you had your son on this earth, life is short and I am sure you have realize this. Your son will always be with you. peace
Chris woolis your welcome to join my grief page grieving hands any time my friends.
Does anyone else need proof of the GREAT man Chris Cornell TRULY was? I didn't find his music until recently, but I have been completely BLOWN-AWAY by him, & what a TALENT he was. Not to mention, what a person he was. HIS LOSS IS A BIG 1 FOR US ALL.
I can feel his pain
Chris, Where can I start, An unbelievable person , Awesome songwriter and Angel of deliverence , you left a awesome legacy for many generations ,thank you for your Love ,It's IMPACKED THIS PLANET FOREVER, AMEN
Beautiful.
can't believe he is gone!! R.I.P Chris. I have loved your voice since I was a child in the early 90's. Your songs got me through some times. You will forever be missed. 💔💔😢😢
Im thinking about my 5 year old daughter and balling like no other. Such a great example of the type of person Chris was to do this. Fuck I have to stop reminiscing my wife is starting to look at me like wtf is going on with you. Such a sad day hope your having a blast with Kurt, Layne, Scott and Mike up there my friend.
Tampa Window Cleaning and now his buddy Chester Bennington.....😢😔
When i hear this song it gives me goosebumps man!!!!!
RIP Chris.