"Courage" by Patrick O'hearn

I have listened to the song "Courage" over a dozen times. I'm still not sure exactly what makes this piece such a beautiful work of art that attracts me, but I have attempted an analysis of what it might be about. Forgive me of my lack of musical literacy; I wish I could analyze the music based on chords and notes and be accurate at doing so. However, because I cannot, the following interpretation of the song is simply my thoughts on the time periods within the song.

Before reading my interpretation, I would encourage you to listen to the song: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9hKbkdJT04

"Courage" by Patrick O'hearn

0:00-0:25: "Did this really happen?" Surprise, shock.

0:25-0:40: "It did really happen." Recognizing basic reality.

0:40-1:00: "What do I do? What shall I think!?" "Must go on" Rapid sorrow and subtle inner panic.

1:00-1:38: "I must go on anyway, even though I'm scared." Superficial acceptance, clarity.

1:38-1:55: "Maybe I can't do it." Overwhelming despair, insecurity, doubt.

1:55-2:40: True, unwavering acceptance. Final and total coming to grips with situation. A declaration to move on; "I WILL move forward; this has happened. I will always remember and be a stronger person because of it." True, solid, inner strength and growth.

2:40-3:20: "What will become of me next? Forever is such a long time!" Faulty view of futurity; final insecurities of what lies ahead in the blurry, distant, indefinite future. Future is a concept to the protagonist; an abstract, ill-defined (and thus incorrect) concept.

Finally, throughout the song there is an eternal, high pitched noise in the background. I take this noise to represent the presence and unchanging reality of a calm, heavenly watcher or guide. Perhaps it even represents the presence of the departed loved one.

                                                                                                                                                                   

Hopefully you listened to the song. Now listen again and see you think of my interpretation. If you disagree, generate your own analysis and find out what you think of it.

Whether my interpretation is close to the mark or way off of it, my admiration of the song remains. Patrick O'hearn has written other scores for movies and shows, and this takes on a similar feel to that of a television scene. The gentle, yet strong tones of the song, as well as the truthful, unpretentious simplicity throughout make me absolutely adore it.