If you could give a song...

[stayawake]

...to your child, what would it be?
one song that they would hold onto and live out in their life? one song that kind of sums up all you are hoping for them in their future?

I'm trying to put together a few little hybrid projects, and since I'm stuck I thought I'd make a little book for each of my children with pictures of them to illustrate a song that sort of says all the things I want to say to them.

Leanne Womak's I Hope you Dance is one I'm thinking of for my daughter...
and Sara Groves Song for My Sons is one I'm thinking of for my son.

I was just wondering if anyone else had any other ideas of songs along this line...

[ColleenSwerb]

I'm obsessed wtih music. So what about doing the album with different songs? A couple songs for each that say what you want say.

[my3hens]

I hope you dance is a huge one for me!! Theres a rascal flats song too that I love. EVERYONE knows it and im having an insane brainfart at the moment but its awesome for my boys!

[ditzyscrap]

The first one that popped into my head was Live Like You Were Dying, but then I was like...that's not really appropriate for an album. LOL! There's one by Martina McBride, new-ish... Do It Anyway. It's a really nice song, very inspiring.

[dabittymama]

Originally Posted by my3hens

I hope you dance is a huge one for me!! Theres a rascal flats song too that I love. EVERYONE knows it and im having an insane brainfart at the moment but its awesome for my boys!

My Wish for you. I think that's what its called anyway. I could check my playlist to be sure.

This is such a great idea.

I like the song If I Stand. I know Jars of Clay has a version of it that is great.

[ShawnaMama]

For Colton my "song" is God Speed Sweet Dreams by Dixie Chicks and for Elly it's In My Daughter's Eyes by Martina McBride.

[junebug]

I Hope You Dance has always been my song for my girls! It's so sweet! I don't have a song for my son yet; havent' really thought about it. My mom has songs for my brother and it. mine is "You cant always get what you want" byt the rolling stones, cause I always wanted everything as a kid, lol and still do! My brothers is "Simple Man" by Lynard Skynrd. I really like that one for him; its a good song.

[Tracyfish]

Originally Posted by junebug

My brothers is "Simple Man" by Lynard Skynrd. I really like that one for him; its a good song.

This was the mother/son dance song at a friend's wedding and since then I am keeping a mental note of it for my son's wedding. It was such a powerful moment watching them dance to it.

[twentytinytoes]

I love the song Let them be little by Billy Dean

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ17tutZtd8

[twentytinytoes]

I love the song unwritten! Its the basis of my albums! Like the first page of just my husband and I, then when my son is born its Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten. Same with my daughter.

[hhleung]

There's a Christian song called Forever Young by Connie Scott that I want to use to create a similar type of album for my daughter.

I can't find the lyrics online right now but if you're interested, PM me and I'll look for the lyrics for you at home.

Helen

[lizzyfizzy]

wow, what a brillant idea! i love i hope you dance for your dd. no other ideas though...oh wait...what about peter gabriel's in your eyes? i know its an intense love song...but many of those lyrics i feel about motherhood to my own children. ya know...their "light" keeps me holding on. that song is epic!

[crecia27]

Its not really about what I want for them as much as what I feel from them but "I loved her First" makes me AND my husband cry every time!

And Toby Keith has a new one out "You're gonna miss this"

I want to do pages with both of those....eventually

[gracielou]

I did one for my daughter -
"In My Daughter's Eyes" Martina McBride
I also did one for my son:
"My Wish" Rascal Flatts
And there is a beautiful song called "Help You Find Your Wings" by Mark Harris. This was played at my daughters Kindergarten Graduation last year while they played a slide show and you talk about boohooing. I still want to do a page with this song. It is my favorite and really sums up what I want my kids to know and how I feel.
Here are the lyrics:

It's only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you
Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I'll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I'll want to know
You're walking in the truth
And if I never told you
I want you to know
As I watch you grow

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind
That leads you through your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories

I pray that God will fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off
But I'll cheer as you fly

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

[Tracyfish]

I used this one in my son's 2nd birthday DVD...

Handprints on the Wall by Kenny Rogers

The wait turned into hours
Before you came my way
The smile that filled a daddy's heart
On the special day
The moment left me speechless
I didn't know what to say
Then you took your first breath
That took mine away

Days go by so quickly
Summer turns to fall
Seems like only yesterday
That you began to crawl
So don't be afraid to take that step
I'll catch you when you fall
I don't mind if you leave behind
A few handprints on the wall

I can't describe this feeling
Way down deep inside
The itsy-bitsy spider
Was the first thing that we tried
Patty cake, the baker's man
With your hands so very small
You could always stay this young
And I wouldn't mind at all

Days go by so quickly
Summer turns to fall
Seems like only yesterday
That you began to crawl
So don't be afraid to take that step
I'll catch you when you fall
I don't mind if you leave behind
A few handprints on the wall

[my4boys]

I know of a beautiful song called Butterfly Kisses but I do not know who sings it.....It is a wonderful song...I will see if I can find it!!

[Traci Reed]

I LOVE that mark harris song

Butterfly Kisses is by Bob Carlisle and goes like this

There's two things I know for sure:
She was sent here from heaven and she's
daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and
I thank god for all the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
sticking little white flowers all up in her
hair; "Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."
In all that I've done wrong I know I must
have done something right to deserve a hug
every morning and butterfly kisses at night.
Sweet 16 today
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer; sticking
little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you, Daddy, But if you
don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done
something right to deserve her love every morning
and butterfly kisses at night.
All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.
Spread your wings and fly.
She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.
Standing in the brideoom just staring at her.
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not
sure-I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
She leaned over...gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk my down the aisle, Daddy-it's just about time."
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry!"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have
done something right.
To deserve your love every morning and butterfly
kisses-I couldn't ask God for more, man this is what love is.
I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses.

and I've always wanted to do a whole album with that Natasha Beddingfield song "Unwritten"

I am unwritten,
Can't read my mind
I'm undefined
I'm just beginning
The pen's in my hand
Ending unplanned
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words
That you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten, yeah
Oh, oh
I break tradition
Sometimes my tries
Are outside the lines, oh yeah yeah
We've been conditioned
To not make mistakes
But I can't live that way oh, oh
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words
That you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inner visions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live you life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
(Gospel)
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words
That you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inner visions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live you life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live you life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten

[joelsgirl]

I REFUSE TO READ ANY MORE ON THIS THREAD!

I caught a glimpse of Tracy's song on page 1 and went WOAH, this thread's gonna make me cry! LOL

[rainydays]

Ok, LOL, *wiping away tears* I originally came on to check what was new in the community and then scrap a bit, now I am BAWLING and downloading songs.....talk about side tracked...thanks for the tears ladies!!

*Stealing Cinderella is one of my fav, my DH tears up (well I would say cries!! LOL) every time he hears it!!

* I love My Wish for you, and Butterfly kisses!!!*

[hhleung]

Originally Posted by gracielou

And there is a beautiful song called "Help You Find Your Wings" by Mark Harris. This was played at my daughters Kindergarten Graduation last year while they played a slide show and you talk about boohooing. I still want to do a page with this song. It is my favorite and really sums up what I want my kids to know and how I feel.
Here are the lyrics:

It's only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you
Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I'll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I'll want to know
You're walking in the truth
And if I never told you
I want you to know
As I watch you grow

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind
That leads you through your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories

I pray that God will fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off
But I'll cheer as you fly

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

Oh, I love this one.

Helen

[iJenny]

There is a song that I love by Plumb called "In My Arms" that she wrote after the birth of her first son...

your baby blues
so full of wonder
your curley cues
your contageous smile
and as i watch
you start to grow up
all I can do is hold you tight

knowing clouds will rage and
storms will race in
but you will be safe in my arms
rains will pour down
waves will crash all around
but you will be safe in my arms

story books are full of fairy tales
of kings and queens and the bluest skies
My heart is torn just in knowing
you'll someday see the truth from lies

when the clouds will rage and
storms will race in
but you will be safe in my arms
rains will pour down
waves will crash all around
but you will be safe in my arms

Castles, they might crumble
dreams may not come true
but you are never all alone
'cause I will always
always love you

when the clouds will rage and
storms will race in
but you will be safe in my arms
rains will pour down
waves will crash all around
but you will be safe in my arms
in my arms

The song itself just makes the lyrics even more wonderful. If you want to hear the song to get an idea of what the words sound like set to music, you can find it on Plumb's myspace page here... http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=12209297 (just be sure that you do the 2nd song down. The first seems to be a dance re-mix)
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[Johubb]

It's a toss up between I hope you dance by Leeann Womack and Rascall Flatts, my wish for you! I love them both.