Wednesday, March 28, 2007

I Have You

I first heard the song "I Have You" while I was on mat leave. It's by Canadian songwriter Connie Kaldor and just listening to the lyrics would make me weep. I'm able to listen to it without crying now, but I still think it's one of the most beautiful songs ever. And it captures how I feel about my little baby girl and my decision to stay home with her. Some days are tougher than others, but overall, I love my new role...even if I am wearing five year old running shoes and jeans with holes in the knees.

Here are the lyrics.

I Have You
by Connie Kaldor

Some have furs and fancy cars
But I have you, I have you
Some have silk and caviar
But I have you, I have you
Some have emeralds set in gold
But they can't sit and rock and hold you
Like I do, like I do, like I do

Some have lace and diamonds rings
But I have you, I have you
They always have the latest things
But I have you, I have you
Some are always dressed in style
But they will never catch your smile
Like I do, like I do, like I do

Some have homes on the finest streets
But I have you, I have you
The finest leather on their feet
But I have you, I have you
Some have wine and a castle keep
But they can't watch you drift asleep
Like I do, like I do, like I do

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Is the whole album good?

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous song... !!!

LibraryMama said...

Thank you for posting these lyrics! I loved singing this lullabye when rocking my baby daughter to sleep. She is now 12, and last night asked me to sing to her (a sweet moment! she has not wanted this in many years). I sang, stumbled over the words, and am glad to find them here.
Thank you, thank you.

Unicorns said...

Yes