Tenderly

Story Behind The Song

When I was born my father gave a silver bracelet to my mother - it was signed 'Tenderly, Don'. I took the inspiration from such a gesture to write this song about the love a parent discovers on the birth of a child, and how they might also see in a new light, the love they were recipients of themselves as children.

Song Description

Song about becoming a parent for the first time.

Song Length 4:20 Genre Unique - Soundtracks, Pop - Easy Listening
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Mood Blissful, Content
Subject Love for Child, Son Similar Artists Celine Dion, Josh Groban
Language English

Lyrics

The first time you opened your eyes
I knew at that moment that a miracle
was in my arms my life was complete

I never knew how I could feel
until you looked up to me and melted all my fears
You showed me truth and the reason you're here

On the day that you came I wasn't sure of road ahead
but you showed me the way to love you more than I ever dreamed I could

Tenderly
You touched me tenderly
You will always know how much I care
and that you are loved

Even on a rainy day I cannot help
but wonder if life could hold more joy
than you bring to me, my baby boy

Cos ever since the day you were born
I look at life more clearly and hold on to
the ones who loved me more than I ever knew

Tenderly
You touched me tenderly
You will always know how much I care
and that you are loved

When you are older, son
I hope you'll find the one for you
to love you all your life
and give a miracle to you

Tenderly
You touched me tenderly
You will always know how much I care
and that you are loved

Tenderly
You touched me tenderly
You will always know how much I care
and that you are loved

Really nice song... well conceived and executed. The lead vocal is heartfelt and being so strong in the mix really highlights that. Nice use various orchestral elements towards the back end of the piece. Interesting sonic variation between these elements. The guitar line on the chorus is really nice/effective. Overall, nice tune... good job on this.

I would definitely hear a song like this fitting in a movie or TV series like "Fame"

Very nice song......good voice and nice writing

The singer has an excellent voice (perhaps a bit pitchy in places), but overall a very nice tone and sound. Nice vibrato, don't be afraid to use it. Overall song was good, I liked it.

Nice songwriter demo. Good song.

Great job on this song. Very catchy. I could envision this in a movie as an actual song or soundtrack,

Beautiful lyrics. I like the way the song starts with only the vocals. It's very musical-like. The song sounds better with every time I hear it. That speaks of a great unique musical craftsmanship.

very sweet and sincere. made me think of my moment with my son. well sang and played.

Pretty song, nice lyrics and instrumentation.

rated 9 for a good slow dance song

The tender scene of a parent holding a newborn.

Sincere and heart felt ballad, nice changes and arrangement, seems pretty obviously to be about the birth of a child, I'm sure there is an audience for this song, you just need to find it.

Reminds me of a David Foster type arrangement. Takes some genuine talent to ever have that association. I feel the passion in this track. The performances are real, I can hear the attention to detail in the bass lines, tom fills, string lines and vocal performance. I LOVE THAT. TY Love the ending too... teh guitar reverb and echo is awesome, reminds me of Toto, Journey or Pink Floyd!!

This is a pretty nice love song. I think with the right recording this might a find a place in a made for TV movie. The hook is pretty good and the guitar playing is really nice.

A little out of my league. It is more theatrical than I usually relate to. It is good. Kind of wanders all over the place in a good way. Definitely not repetitive.

Oh yeah, now this brings me back to the good days of my youth. The style of instruments and the vocals filled me with so much nostalgia I couldn't help but sit back and grin. The instruments (especially the bass and guitar) reminded me of some TV shows like Miami Vice or movies from the early years of my life. A very enjoyable song to listen to!

I like the lead vocals and the drums - I also like the way the keyboards sound with the lead guitar - sounds a bit like Michael Jackson.

Nice chord structures on this. Fine song I like your idea.

Nice melody
It seems your voice could be more energetic with your lovely timbre.
A little too much variation on the ending for me.

Thoughtful and sincere.

Thank you

This is a good couples-dance-close-together sort of song, maybe even played at a wedding, with some good imagery.

Lyrics Nigel Barrett Music Nigel Barrett
Producer Nigel Barrett Performance Nigel Barrett
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
AlbertVickers9014477 tenderly 7/30/2012

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