I have listened to this tune very first time. It's beautiful warmth so much in each word. I love the sound of her voice, something melancholy and graceful. This is from her album Seasons of My Soul.
Rumer is the professional name of the British female singer-songwriter, Sarah Joyce.
Lyrics to Thankful :
It's the first breath of springtime*
And a warm wind picks up the fallen blossom
And sails in circles down the street.
A lady cycles past with her hair in braids
As they're pulling down the awning to the train station cafe
I'm alive and I'm thankful
For this time
Six o' clock, summer afternoon
Next door's kids are playing in the yard
I'm doing the dishes at the window and the radio's playing 'Superstar'
And the sun falls down on the garden next door
But two young boys are fighting, till a woman appears at the door
And the fires and the fog and the falling leaves
Under October skies
You walked me home in the cold after closing time
As the leaves rushed by
How I want to be loved
How I need to be loved
Now that I've found you, I'd do anything for you
In the Forest of Angels that's where we laid you down
Make A Stand is the official theme song for the double celebration for the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Year of the Youth and the Episcopal Commision on Youth (ECY)'s 25th Anniversary December 16, 2010 - December 16, 2011.
MAKE A STAND
How long must we sit and wait for a hero?
And how long must we waste today for tomorrow?
To our people that’s lost in the dark
We can be guiding hand, shining star
If we only could see that the hero is here
In our hearts, young as we are…
We can stand and make a stand
Heart to heart and hand in hand
Let that voice out inside
That we can’t keep on hiding
Gotta work to make things work
Gotta change to change the world
‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try
We are never too young to come as one
And to make a stand.
Stand firm, be a guiding light to the nation
Stand proud, let's unite in one celebration
With the Power of God from above
We can tell all the world of His love
Standing firm in the faith
Doing all of our work from the heart
We've got to start to make a stand
We can stand and make a stand
Heart to heart and hand in hand
Let that voice out inside
That we can’t keep on hiding
Gotta work to make things work
Gotta change to change the world
‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try
We are never too young to come as one
And to make a stand.
For together, we’re strong
Now it won’t be for long
Till we heal this broken land
If we live what we’ve learned
Take this time to take our turn
To make a stand!
Let that voice out inside
That we can’t keep on hiding
Gotta work to make things work
Gotta change to change the world
‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try
We are never too young to come as one
And to make a stand.
We can stand and make a stand
Heart to heart and hand in hand
Let that voice out inside
That we can’t keep on hiding
Gotta work to make things work
Gotta change to change the world
‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try
We are never too young to come as one
We can make a stand.
written and produced by Jude Gitamondoc
interpreted by Daryl Leong
with backup vocals Jean Barbadillo, Eliza Barwado, Don Eguna, Johanna Lavajo, Daryl Leong, Les Paul Pineda, Edison Saynes
arranged, recorded, and mixed by Jad Bantug at 1032 Studios
Take Charge of your life by beginning something you've always wanted to do.
If your goal seems overwhelming, start small.
Imagine
Your imagination has no boundaries...
'Dreaming about something is the first step toward achieving it.
Laugh
Laughter is a direct route to your soul.
It broadens your perspective, keeps you healthy, and makes an unbearable situation easier to deal with.
Believe
Set your mind to predict success.
Tell yourself you WILL succeed at whatever you're doing at the moment.
Seek
Allow yourself to grow by exposing your vunerability and insecurity.
Don't live strictly inside your comfort zone --
Don't always play it safe.
Play
We can always find something "that needs to be done" and we forget how to have fun.
Make a conscious effort to take time off --
You'll feel refreshed and able to think more clearly afterwards.
Trust
By being paralyzed by indecision is worse than making the wrong decision.
You can't grow if you don't trust your inner voice.
Listen
Try listening carefully to the other person's point of view FIRST,
without being preoccupied or distracted.
You'll really hear what is being said
and the other person is more likely to pay attention to your views.
Create
Creativity maintains the balance in our lives.
The more we use our creativity, the more it develops.
Connect
Relationships are what pull us through the hard times,
and make the good times meaningful.
Take the time to nuture the connections that uplift you.
Touch
Humans need touch to survive and thrive.
Don't forget to hug your loved ones.
Pat your friends on the back, literally and figuratively.
Forgive
Forgiveness is life-changing because it puts you in charge.
You become empowered.
Pray
Prayer is asking God to transform the situation and become the heart of your life.
Take time each day to nuture this connection.
Hope
Hope is the knowledge that even in the worst of times
We can triumph over hardship and sorrow and grow in spirit.
Hope is what sustains humanity.
Choose
We can't always choose our circumstances, but we can choose our attitudes towards them.
Appreciate
Admire the good in yourself and in those around you.
Give
Happiness involves giving freely to others and not necessarily wanting something in return.
Read
Reading removes boundaries.
Write
Words are freedom. Words are power.
Release
Avoid doing something just because everyone said you should.
Give yourself permission to relax.
This is very inspirational and in video form. It encourages and enlightenment. Very inspiring and if one is feeling down , and read this, watch the video, he/she will be hopeful, feel happy, and inspired. Life will be change right and beautifully. Always watch and read ... Smile ! :)
This is with a beautiful song by Simon Webbe entitled No Worries.
