"Candle in the Wind"

"Candle in the Wind" is a song originally written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe, symbolizing her brief, fragile life. The title suggests that her life was like a candle burning brightly but briefly, vulnerable to being extinguished. Later, the song was reinterpreted as a memorial for Princess Diana after her death in 1997, with lyrics emphasizing her grace and the loss felt worldwide. Overall, the song uses the metaphor of a candle to represent vulnerability, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life and fame.