"Thankful for the Day" - Stephanie Strand

Hello all! My apologies for being absent for so long. Creativity can be stubborn and disappear for months at a time (in my case, nearly a year!).

This song was inspired by - and is dedicated entirely to - my cousin, Jasen Strand (September 15, 1984 - June 21, 2010), and his family. Despite living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Jasen possessed one of the most positive attitudes I have ever encountered. His example is a daily inspiration. Thank you, Jasen!

Thankful for the Day
(guitar tuned down to D)


Weighted to the ground
Waiting for the sound
Of all that's bound to come and to go,
Feeling empty?

Emptiness, you'd say,
Never served the day.
So joyful even though, even when,
It's heavy lifting.

Seasons pass, arrive, beneath the sun
While you figure out the only way to run:
Thankful for the day.

Seldom to cry
Seldom to weep

So we live and die by the views we keep,
Dull or

Deep. A fate may fall
Slowly taking all
That's joyful if you don't, if you won't,
Intend to carry on.

Seasons pass, arrive, beneath the sun
While you figure out the only way to run:
Thankful for the day.

Seldom to cry,
Seldom to weep.

So we live and die by the views we keep,
Dull or deep.

Copyright © 2010 Stephanie Strand

Category:

Music

Tags:

• thankful for the day
• original song
• stephstrand
• stephanie strand
• acoustic guitar
• ibanez ael10le
• keyboard
• panasonic pv gs 250

[routsubasa]

I'm curious what your mental flow is when you're making a song. Does the creative fountain spit out the words and lyrics first, the piano, the guitar or a combination of all the instruments? It sounds like the piano came after the lyrics and the bass after the guitar so it almost feels like it started on the guitar or your words. It's weird but it all works so well. It's like you're singing with each instrument and they make a perfect chorus of music. It's different than anything else out there

[stephstrand]

@routsubasa

99% of the time I first find a melody while playing the guitar, then all else follows. Melody comes easy, lyrics I consider to be very difficult. This one is no exception; the lyrics actually took me forever to start, yet once they were started I finished them quickly. I can't imagine ever forming words first, though I'm sure that's how some writers work!

[lightbulbsglow]

Thanks to smartbluecat for the share :) Its been a while since I've been round your channel but its always an experience that inspires. Your talent and spirit shine through with your music and I loved this one. Some nice intricate guitar work there too and love the piano parts that compliment the tone of the song so well :) I'm gonna squeeze in one more compliment before I go....video....really.....like­d :) (waves ) look forward to your next one :)

[stephstrand]

@lightbulbsglow

Thank you! The next one should be rather loud and electric. ... Maybe not so loud, but definitely electric!

[SongwriterEricJohn]

This is beautiful! Thanks to Paul loopyone73 for sharing. I love it! You remind me of the Beatles and Led Zep. True talent at its best! Blessings to You and Your Music :)

[stephstrand]

@SongwriterEricJohn

Man, what a compliment! Thank you, you've always been so kind to me!

[UnicumOptimates]

That's exactly what it is - the Beatles. At first I tried to see if there is a cover, and ... surprise: it's your song! It's not a compliment, is a truth, you have that "something" that makes your music to change hearts. for the good of all, continue to write. here in Romania, a group of "sensitive ears" - more numerous - are watching with interest and satisfaction.

[kylemacrodot]

this song is amazing. I was looking for a nice acoustic guitar since I'm left handed and found your song since I searched for the Ibanez. I picked it up today and it sounds great. Keep up the great work. You are very talented.

[viosound008]

Steph, I'm so glad you posted this video. I've followed your channel each time something new came up and I just love your talent, your ability to create new music that isn't exactly like everyone else with the same four chords :D I thought this was a fantastic product of thought and expression. Well done!

[TheMinstrelSpirit]

wow...write on...this song is brilliantly put together...awesome...

[ThedogDio]

Inmendham was right. You should be blowing up right now :)

[ronaelf]

What a great song and video! I just found your channel and like your music and voice and videography. I hope your new creative upsurge keeps going!

[bobwoolcock]

Great. And also interesting. But...great.

[ageofguitarz]

Ya know I think your so talented,, I thought I subbed you long ago Can't belive I messed up like that.. I dig all your vids and I'm glad you got a new one up ...

[sheebshag]

lovely sound

[wlaaaaa]

youre great! do you perform anywhere?