I Say Grace
Finding Grace in Life's Rollercoaster: A Hayley Westenra Reflection
Lyrics
You know, sometimes I feel like
Expressing occasional feelings of giving utmost effort
I gave it my hardest try
Reflecting on putting in maximum effort
If there's anything
Considering losses on a past rollercoaster experience
I lost is on the last rollercoaster ride
Highlighting potential losses on a challenging ride
When I get home
Transitioning to thoughts upon returning home
This is what I say
Introduction to a phrase used when reflecting on the day
When my baby asks “How was your day?”
Recalling the question from a significant other
I say grace
Introducing the phrase "I say grace" as a response
Took a rock from the garden I made here
Describing a rock collected from a personal garden
In the back yard with a little love and some care
Creating a garden with love and care in the backyard
I come here when the world gets too crazy
Using the garden as a retreat from a chaotic world
I come here when I'm just feeling sad
Turning to the garden during moments of sadness
We all need a place we can go where
Advocating the importance of having a personal retreat
You pick your dreams out of thin air
Emphasizing the freedom to choose and pursue dreams
I work in this garden of faith every single day
Commitment to working on faith in the garden daily
I say grace for the blue painted sky
Expressing gratitude for the sky with a blue hue
I say grace for my lucky stars that shine
Thanking fortunate stars for their shining presence
When I look back on the road that I've traveled down
Reflecting on the journey traveled so far
I say grace for the love that I have found
Expressing gratitude for the love discovered on the journey
Used to wanna be at the top of ladder
Former desire for success at the top, now reconsidered
Even when you leave you just come back down
Highlighting the inevitability of returning from highs
When time gets a hold of my horses
Accepting the uncertainties of time and embracing the journey
I think I'll just laugh and go for the ride
Choosing to laugh and enjoy the ride of life
Now when I look out my window
Observing personal growth from a window view
Where I've planted my heart and my soul
Planting heart and soul in a chosen place
It does a girl a world of good
Noting positive impact of nurturing personal space
To watch her garden grow
Appreciating the growth of one's metaphorical garden
I say grace for the blue painted sky
Reiteration of gratitude for the blue sky
I say grace for my lucky stars that shine
Reiteration of thanks for shining lucky stars
When I look back on the road that I've traveled down
Revisiting and expressing thanks for the journey
I say grace for the love that I have found
Reaffirmation of gratitude for discovered love
I've been through the hardest of seasons
Enduring challenging life experiences
Holding my heart in my hand
Emotionally vulnerable, holding one's heart
And every kinda thought has a reason
Recognizing reasons behind various thoughts
Now I understand…
Attaining understanding after going through hardships
When the roof caves in
Metaphorically describing a positive shift in circumstances
Lets the sun shine in
Welcoming positivity and brightness into life
Life is beautiful
Appreciating the beauty of life despite challenges
Now at the end of day
Reflecting on the day and expressing gratitude
I say grace for the blue painted sky
Repeating gratitude for the blue sky
I say grace for my lucky stars that shine
Repeating thanks for shining lucky stars
When I look back on the road that I've traveled down
Reiterating thanks for the journey traveled
I say grace for the love that I have found
Reaffirmation of gratitude for discovered love
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