The following lyrics were written for what will become our final album currently in progress. We will of course add the last three songs as they are finished. When complete, the collection will be called “Ever After” which will be the name of the final piece in the collection. All will be complete by the first of 2027.
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Meant to Be
Without knowing just why
I expected to find you someday
Knowing you are the one
Took some time, worth the wait
Without knowing your voice, I heard
Gentle tones of Sirens calling
With open arms to welcome me
Into where I’ve always longed to be
Without seeing the edge
I decided to jump from safety
Knowing you are the one
I believe love is fated
Without thinking it through, I knew
That my path would someday bring me
To open arms that welcome me
Into where I’ve always longed to be
Noted the clues, followed the mystery
Tied all the threads connecting you to me
Meant to be friends, bound to be lovers
Hearts and souls entwined
Meant to be friends, bound to be lovers
Hearts and souls entwined
Hearts and souls aligned
Without knowing the way
We have chosen to blend our journeys
With this path that we’re on
Finding joy at every turning
Without sensing just how, I see
I discovered my Destiny
With open arms that welcome me
Into where I’ve always longed to be
Just you and me
Meant to be
Just you and me
Meant to be
“Meant to Be” is a joyous celebration of manifestation through the example of romantic destiny, intuitive trust, and the deep alignment of two lives merging into one. The lyrics emphasize that true love often requires a leap of faith beyond pure logic, framing the journey as a series of subtle clues and intuitive steps that lead toward an inevitable emotional home. By celebrating a connection rooted in both deep friendship and romantic devotion, the song conveys a comforting message that every detour and risk taken along the way has quietly guiding two aligned souls to their shared destiny. What each held as envisioned intention held the power to manifest.
Reach
Reach for the stars, every one said
You shone so brightly that I reached
For you instead of the stars
I watched as you slipped outside my grasp
From my open hand you fell, you fell
Just beyond my reach
I thought we could hold onto hope
Imagining together
But you found no home in our dreams
I watched common ground just sift away
From my open arms you fell, you fell
Just beyond my reach
Day by day and then night after night
I couldn’t close the empty
No matter how hard I tried
Alone can be lonely
I need help closing the empty
So please won’t you try
Both of us have to try
Reaching to share a dream
Reaching together
As our story comes to a close
Now my life shimmers
Dazzling dreams & boundless hope
Like the stars
That shine so bright before my eyes
From my open heart you fell, you fell
Far beyond my reach
Way beyond my reach
Without regret I reached, I reached
For a dream wholly mine
“Reach” traces an emotional journey from heartbreak and idealization to self-discovery and empowerment. After dedicating their aspirations to a partner who ultimately slips away, the speaker endures the painful void of isolation and unrequited effort, only to emerge with profound clarity; by releasing the past without regret, they reclaim their own Light and transform a story of loss into the pursuit of a dream that is entirely their own.
Imagination
Everyday Imagination blooms
Change Identity assumed
Sometimes we play as kids, dogs or cats
All we know for sure—Ruby is bad
Everyday favorites grow
Competitions: ready, set, go
We draw, we dance, claim the win by a tad
Although better, alas—Ruby’s still bad
There’s plenty to do, hundreds of pics
Adding up to the fact that Rosie is six
Gymnastics and school, more friends in the mix
Celebrating the day that Rosie turns six
Birthday cake glows with so many wicks
Light up the day, now that Rosie is six
Everyday begins anew
More to learn, so much more to do
Gold medal award for 100 books read
What a treat to share the thoughts in her head
Being part of Rosie’s world is the best
So much more than we ever guessed
Rosie is six
“Imagination” is an exuberant milestone celebration of a child turning six, capturing the expanding horizon of her creative inner world and everyday achievements. Through vivid snapshots of pretend play, drawings, dance, school, and a love for reading, the text contrasts her fluid childhood imagination with her blossoming independence. Ultimately, it serves as a loving reflection on the profound, unexpected joy of sharing in a young girl’s growth as she steps into a new year of wonder.
Workaday Sage
Cup o’joe, words of wisdom
Handed out for just an hourly wage
From the work-a-day sage
Today’s thoughts: the state of the Union
Woven into physics, we engage
With the work-a-day sage
We engage
With the work-a-day sage
Yesterday he spoke of the past
Greek mythology, the day before that
Wistful wisdom, casual style
Philosophy with a smile
There’s no topic that he tries to evade
Enthusiasm all over his face
Lots of laughs, absorbing talk
Always worth the walk
Philosophy with a smile
Everyday we look forward
To another story, we’ll engage
With the work-a-day sage
Day by day
The work-a-day sage
For an hourly wage
The work-a-day sage
We engage
With the work-a-day sage
“Workaday Sage” celebrates the quiet brilliance found in everyday life, honoring an unpretentious barrista who brings boundless curiosity and joy to the daily routine. Through casual coffee-break conversations spanning physics, politics, and Greek mythology, this hourly worker transforms standard breaks into lively intellectual journeys. Delivered with warmth, enthusiasm, and a smile, his unvarnished wisdom turns the ordinary workplace into a vibrant space of connection and shared discovery.
Feeding Body and Soul
There is a place I know
Where the wine and the stories flow
Only paces away
Where we somehow step into yesterday
Borrowed from long ago
Steeped in details only they would know
Stirred into bowls of memories
Times gone by and yet, here with me
Oh, feeding body and soul
Oh, healing body and soul
Alessandro arrives, as before
20 years ago he opened the door
With a taste of Tuscany
And a dream to share
Duccio orchestrates the opposite days
Leads the others in his good natured way
With a taste of Tuscany
And a dream to share
With the magic of Tuscany
Quite a dream to share
A dream to share
Simple tales, woven into lore
Daily life becomes something more
Gather around to have a meal
Grateful for their dream, they made it real
Oh, feeding body and soul
Oh, healing body and soul
Oh, body and soul
“Feeding Body and Soul” is a heart-warming tribute to the timeless power of hospitality, community, and authentic tradition. Set in a welcoming sanctuary steeped in Tuscan culture, the song honors two dedicated figures, Alessandro and Duccio, whose long-standing dream created a haven where simple meals and shared stories bridge the past and present. Ultimately, the lyrics illustrate how a physical space built on genuine warmth does far more than satisfy hunger; it restores the spirit, turning ordinary moments into cherished memories and feeding both body and soul.
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