“Satisfied Mind” by Jeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley’s song ‘Satisfied Mind’ offers a beautiful take on the end of life. In this classic song, Buckley comments that money can’t buy back time, and when the end of your life approaches, the most wonderful thing to have is a satisfied mind — satisfied in that you’ve lived the life you wanted. This is a lovely song to consider for a memorial or funeral — it’s a reminder that a life well-lived is the most important thing. It isn’t about how much money you had, it’s about the love you shared, the memories you made, and finding a sense of satisfaction and peace in that.

“Money can’t buy back, oh, your youth when you’re old
A friend when you’re lonely, oh, peace to your soul
The wealthiest person is a pauper at times
Compared to the man with a satisfied mind

When my life is over and my time has run out
My friends and my loved ones, I will leave them, no doubt
But one thing’s for certain, when it comes my time
I’ll leave this old world, oh yeah, ooh yeah, with a satisfied mind.”

Read the rest of the lyrics here.