Family Playlist
Spotify has changed my life. The ability to stream any song in music history to address any emotional or social need at any moment, is mind blowing. I have been creating a playlist celebrating our baby and the fact that we are now a family of three.
One of the first songs I popped onto my playlist is “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers. I imagine singing it to my baby girl on days that I have no energy left.
When i wake up in the morning, love
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning, love
Bears heavy on my mind
Then I look at you
And the world’s alright with me
I also added Sleep Tight my Little Darling sung by Jenny and Tyler. The soft beautiful vocals are like a lullaby for me and my baby at the same time.
With Arms Wide Open by Creed was irresistible. The lyrics show why:
I’ll take a breath
I’ll take her (my wife) by my side
We stand in awe
We created life….
Chorus sung as if to the baby:
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I’ll show you everything…
Then “This is your Life” by Switchfoot because a few weeks ago I realized this life that Jeni and I are building together is “everything I dreamed that it would be when the world was younger and I had everything to lose”
I added a beautiful version of For the Beauty of the Earth (Barlow Girl’s cover) because God’s majesty is such a key part of my day to day life.
The last song on the list is the goofiest. A song Sofía’s uncle introduced me to “Cumbia del Monstruo” by Canticuénticos.
