1. |
Acknowledgement
01:34
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I acknowledge the traditional custodians of this country.
Of this rich soil on which we live and grow.
Of these life-giving waters by which we sit and walk and play,
in which we swim,
of which we drink.
Of endless skies where sea-eagles soar and songbirds share their joy.
I acknowledge the Awabakal people,
on whose land I raise my daughter,
and pay my respects to all those who have come before us
to preserve this beautiful place,
and extend that respect to those who continue to do so,
and who will do so in the future.
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2. |
Just for You
00:59
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Good morning
My beautiful girl
Good morning
My tiny delight
Good morning
My very little treasure
The sun rose just for you today
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3. |
Anything
03:34
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Anything you desire
I'll give you everything you'll ever need
Take you anywhere you'd ever want to go
When I stepped into this new relationship with you
I was not prepared for toxicity from one quite so pure
You can take the blame for pulling me into your gravity
Heavy like a feather on the breeze
Anything you desire
I'll give you everything you'll ever need
Take you anywhere you'd ever want to go
Running in the wrong direction down a one-way street
Swimming up the river when the current's pushing hard downstream
So it feels a bit one sided
I was warned but still decided
To pursue a life with you
Don't surrender, I won't fight it
Anything you desire
I'll give you everything you'll ever need
Take you anywhere you'd ever want to go
Anything you desire
I'll give you everything you'll ever need
Take you anywhere you'd ever want to go
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4. |
Vision
04:01
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This wasn't part of the vision
It's not what we had in mind
This wasn't written in the program
Some somethin' divine
This wasn't part of the vision
It's not what we had in mind
This wasn't written in the program
This wasn't something divine
This wasn't part of the tale we told ourselves
It's not just blissful delight
This wasn't written in the stories of new life
We shouldn't have to say goodbye
I do not comprehend this game we play
It seems the rules never stay same
The pieces don't always fit together
I just don't understand all this pain
There is no pattern in the grand array
The chaos of this life on display
Discard the fiction of a world without grey
There's still warmth in the flames
So let it all burn away
This wasn't part of the tale we told ourselves
It's not just blissful delight
This wasn't written in the stories of new life
We shouldn't have to say goodbye
This wasn't part of the vision
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5. |
Millie's Tune
05:47
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6. |
A Year Today
03:49
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It's been a year today since we first saw your smile
It's been a year today since we first heard your sweet cries
Three hundred sixty five days
We've been loving you
A year today
It's been a year today full of growth for us both
It's been a year today of unfolding sleepless nights
Dreaming of each moment awake
We've been holding you
A year today
Time keeps moving in remarkable ways
You just become more like yourself day by day
Every sunrise keeps the darkness at bay
And every moment spent with you feels like its slipping away
When I think about the ways that you've changed
It seems like everything you do leaves the whole world rearranged
There's no bargaining to win this exchange
But hand to heart I wouldn't have it any other way
It's been a year today of mistakes and tough breaks
It's been a year today of achievement and success
Taking ebb and flow as it goes
We've been loving you
A year today
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As the first rays of dawn’s golden light place their kisses on your eyelids
When the lark in the dark of the morning begins to serenade you with a song
From the moment you wake up a burden is laid upon your tiny shoulders
Well, we’ll try to get it right but there will be moments when we fall short
Amidst all the chaos it’s hard to find times of peace
And I’ll try to remember that ev’rything wrong is not always my fault
It’s alright
If you don’t want to smile tonight
It’s okay
You don’t have to hide your tears away
It’s alright
Let your eyes fill up with oceans of emotion
It’s enough
That you won’t cry alone tonight
In the mist of the cold winter morning that hides away the sunlight
There’s a glimmer of hope in the glistening shimmer of water over stones
And the warmth of the day pushes through the last remnant of darkness once more
It’s alright
If you don’t want to smile tonight
It’s okay
You don’t have to hide your tears away
It’s alright
Let your eyes fill up with oceans of emotion
It’s enough
That you won’t cry alone tonight
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8. |
Improvisation
02:45
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9. |
Tonight
04:16
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The sun has gone to bed
It’s time to rest your weary head
The dark comes like a friend
Each new day comes to an end
The stars have come to shine
The last of twilight left behind
Wrapped up warm and tight
Close the door and turn off the light
I hope you dream of love tonight
The troubles of the daylight hours have put themselves to bed
I hope you dream of love tonight
Of all the tales we shared with you and stories that we’ve read
I hope you dream of love tonight
And all the different smiles that you use to show delight
I hope you dream of love tonight
Close your eyes and sleep until the sun comes up again
We’ve read this book before
With puppy dogs and lions’ roars
We both know how it goes
From our head down to our toes
I’ll sing that song once more
Cause it’s the one that you adore
I hope you dream of love tonight
The troubles of the daylight hours have put themselves to bed
I hope you dream of love tonight
Of all the tales we shared with you and stories that we’ve read
I hope you dream of love tonight
And all the different smiles that you use to show delight
I hope you dream of love tonight
Of all the ones who care for you
And of a hope to carry through
And how we’ll always cherish you
I hope you’ll dream of love
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight
I hope you dream of love tonight
The troubles of the daylight hours have put themselves to bed
I hope you dream of love tonight
Close your eyes and sleep until the sun comes up again
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10. |
Morning
01:32
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11. |
Blue Eyes
05:03
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When I look into your blue eyes baby all I see is pure delight
You’ve got a freedom that I can’t explain that I’ll never understand
To and fro with your emotions like a boat upon the ocean float from wave to wave
In the storm or in the sunshine sailing right along without a care
When you wake up in the morning waiting with a smile just for me
You’ve always wiped away the stains of memories that poison people like me
To and fro we go on new adventures full of curiosity about the seemingly routine
In the simple things a wellspring of relief a little glimmer of belief in the world
You help me slow it down
To simple things
To beautiful things
You teach me every day
A brand new way
To see through your eyes
When I hold you in the evening with the silver moonlight spilling in
It's past your bedtime but I can't complain 'cause I know it has to end
There's a day not far away when you won't need me anymore to hold you by the hand
So I'll take these tiny moments as they come along to be aware
You help me slow it down
To simple things
To beautiful things
You teach me every day
A brand new way
To see through your eyes
You help me slow it down
To simple things
To beautiful things
You teach me every day
A brand new way
To see through your eyes
You help me slow it down
To simple things
To beautiful things
You teach me every day
A brand new way
To see through your blue eyes
Your blue eyes
Your eyes your eyes
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Oliver John NSW, Australia
Forever fighting off a severe case of imposter syndrome to share my music with anyone who wants to listen.
Living and learning on Awabakal land.
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