Story Behind The Song

After my mother passed away in 1999 It was easy to write this song for my niece's first birthday.

Song Description

Tried to write a birthday song that would would leave a lasting impression. a lullaby of love that had multiple ways to listen and look at it Written from the Father's perspective: The song draws the connection between the grandmother and the granddaughter she didn't live long enough to see. The video would feature endless ways to capture this connection through possible scenarios of the child growing up and discovering her namesake through photo albums, even old tape recordings... The thread ot thought would be to weave a warm memory that comes to life across a generation. The song also is about eternal love family ties life and death guardian angel maybe? Thankfulness Count your blessings one by one, kind of thing Honoring someone's life The first line is inviting and sets the bar high for the rest of the song Do we make it to the medal round?

Lyrics

MALLORY MAXINE
Welcome to the world, Mallory Maxine
In Heaven?s eyes and unto us,
A gift God gave to thee
Your first year is behind you,
Too soon for you to know
The love that dearly holds you,
Will always be your home
And as you grow,
You?ll hear her sing
And when you try,
She?ll spread her wings
And in your heart,
You?ll start to see
Someone who is just like you
Mallory Maxine?
One-year-old today,
Mallory Maxine
Thank you for the picture
Of what you mean to me
And when you shed a tear
I know God puts it in a bottle
To water all your sweetest dreams
Just reach for her
And she will sing
And as you soar,
She?ll spread her wings
Unfold a million
Memories of love
Mallory Maxine, my baby dove
And as you grow,
You?ll hear her sing
And as you soar,
She?ll spread her wings
And love will fill each memory?
So smile for the world
And take another step
And one day you?ll wake up and see?Mallory Maxine