because of you, i bloomed again
the yellow rose//friendship
listen
Originally, this was an attempt at a (cliche) romantic love song. While I loved the melody of the bridge, every attempt at lyrics felt forced and corny. I still have yet to successfully craft a “love song” that doesn’t make me cringe.
As I reflected on the spring season, I was overwhelmed by the love and care I experienced, particularly from my friends and community. When I pivoted to writing about my friends, the song was finished in 30 minutes haha.
Death feels like a constant in my life but my friends are also a constant. Through all those dark nights and struggles, so many people cared for me. Whether it was bringing me chicken or driving me to church, my friends were so present. I literally cannot comprehend how people can be so loving and caring, especially to someone who was really hard to love.
This is for you friend.
You can now say that someone wrote a love song to/about you. I wanted to serenade the HECK out of y’all. I reached new highs in life because of you so I wanted to hit new highs vocally as well haha.
I know that I didn’t deserve the love and care you showed me. Thank you for being a picture of grace and patience. Thank you for loving me like Jesus does. Thank you for welcoming me, for forgiving me, for listening without judgment.
I can honestly say you saved my life and soul. I would literally be either dead or a very crappy person without you.
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17
For the first chapter of May, I planted a yellow rose bush for all of the friends that keep us grounded and loved.
credits:
mixing/mastering by HONEYVERB RECORDS
the yellow rose//friendship
listen
Originally, this was an attempt at a (cliche) romantic love song. While I loved the melody of the bridge, every attempt at lyrics felt forced and corny. I still have yet to successfully craft a “love song” that doesn’t make me cringe.
As I reflected on the spring season, I was overwhelmed by the love and care I experienced, particularly from my friends and community. When I pivoted to writing about my friends, the song was finished in 30 minutes haha.
Death feels like a constant in my life but my friends are also a constant. Through all those dark nights and struggles, so many people cared for me. Whether it was bringing me chicken or driving me to church, my friends were so present. I literally cannot comprehend how people can be so loving and caring, especially to someone who was really hard to love.
This is for you friend.
You can now say that someone wrote a love song to/about you. I wanted to serenade the HECK out of y’all. I reached new highs in life because of you so I wanted to hit new highs vocally as well haha.
I know that I didn’t deserve the love and care you showed me. Thank you for being a picture of grace and patience. Thank you for loving me like Jesus does. Thank you for welcoming me, for forgiving me, for listening without judgment.
I can honestly say you saved my life and soul. I would literally be either dead or a very crappy person without you.
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17
For the first chapter of May, I planted a yellow rose bush for all of the friends that keep us grounded and loved.
credits:
mixing/mastering by HONEYVERB RECORDS
lyrics:
It might seem odd to write a love song to you. But in my valley of death, you were godsent.
When I couldn’t eat, when demons wouldn’t let me sleep,
You were there on the floor, weeping over my broken soul.
Somehow, you’ve stuck around despite my anxious ups and downs.
Thank you my friend,
Because of you, I bloomed again.
When the flowers bloomed, my heart was blooming too.
Even with the rain, I walked on sunshine every day.
‘Cuz when it thundered and poured,
You liked to drive real slow
“Tell me ‘bout your day, I wanna take the long way”
When loss made me drown
And I yearned to be in the ground
You held my hand,
Gave me strength to stand again
Your labor of love
has forever changed my heart
A new DNA
Every strand spells out your name
When you pulled me close, helped me let go of my ghosts
I was renewed, a masterpiece painted by you
Every moment you gave, every prayer you prayed
Was never in vain, a sacrifice to be praised
In the darkness, you were my light
You’re the first flower after winter
You’re God’s gift to me
When the grave called, when my strength failed, when I seemed alone, you were my friend
Holding me through the night
You said: “You don’t have to brave it alone”
“You don’t gotta fake it no more”
“I got a shoulder for you”
“As you transform, I’ll be your cocoon”
Slowly, sweetly,
Your patient love changed me completely
Slowly, sweetly,
You were the kind breeze under my wings
It might seem odd to write a love song to you. But in my valley of death, you were godsent.
When I couldn’t eat, when demons wouldn’t let me sleep,
You were there on the floor, weeping over my broken soul.
Somehow, you’ve stuck around despite my anxious ups and downs.
Thank you my friend,
Because of you, I bloomed again.
When the flowers bloomed, my heart was blooming too.
Even with the rain, I walked on sunshine every day.
‘Cuz when it thundered and poured,
You liked to drive real slow
“Tell me ‘bout your day, I wanna take the long way”
When loss made me drown
And I yearned to be in the ground
You held my hand,
Gave me strength to stand again
Your labor of love
has forever changed my heart
A new DNA
Every strand spells out your name
When you pulled me close, helped me let go of my ghosts
I was renewed, a masterpiece painted by you
Every moment you gave, every prayer you prayed
Was never in vain, a sacrifice to be praised
In the darkness, you were my light
You’re the first flower after winter
You’re God’s gift to me
When the grave called, when my strength failed, when I seemed alone, you were my friend
Holding me through the night
You said: “You don’t have to brave it alone”
“You don’t gotta fake it no more”
“I got a shoulder for you”
“As you transform, I’ll be your cocoon”
Slowly, sweetly,
Your patient love changed me completely
Slowly, sweetly,
You were the kind breeze under my wings