Hello Fans and Friends! By Purchasing this song you will receive the immediate download of Roses In January in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire. Thank you for supporting my musical offerings DIRECTLY and may your life be blessed as you have blessed mine! Sincerely, Leila
Sometimes the greatest joy and sense of gratitude, the greatest sense of peace and that "everything is going to be O.K." feeling, comes from going through the storm, the darkness and the times of confusion, only to emerge on the other side "victorious" and on solid ground again.
Through this albums creative journey, I experienced some low lows and some true moments of joy, but it was the moments of sadness that inspired this song.
Walking around the neighbourhood I was visiting on holidays one winter, there, all around me...roses were blooming and it was January. I was struck by how in most parts of the country roses were long gone, but here they were still blooming beautifully. This contrast made me realize that reality depends upon where you are and what you are seeing, that it's perspective that makes the differance.
It occurred to me that sometimes "nothing has to change" in order for us to be happy, but that maybe we can find a sense of peace if we change the way see things. It's definately easier said than done, and there are hardships that people are living, that are far too painful for me to even imagine, but it is my sincerest hope that perhaps you can heal some of your pain, brighten your day, find some glimmer of joy, no matter how small, that makes it all seem a little better in some way and allows you to see the "roses" in your life...
With peace and gratitude, Leila
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lyrics
Today was the day that nothing changed
yet today was the day
nothing would be the same
stood in front of a mirror
it couldn’t get much clearer
I was starring in drama from within
so I quit the show and left the theatre
(Chorus)
Roses In January
nothing’s as it appears
the extra in ordinary is a road from when to here
I’ll stand for what I believe in
but won’t believe my mind
reach for it all and then some
but what I have’s just fine
(verse)
today was the day that nothing changed
yet today was the day that finally felt o.k
showed up and got the memo
it’s better if you let go
and my what if’s lost their grip
when I opened up my eyes
to finally see
(chorus 2x) (bridge)
nothing to do...no one to be
nothing to have...nowhere to see
nothing to buy...nothing to earn
no one to please... nothing to yearn
(repeat)
nothing to change... nothing to heal
maybe it’s blind...maybe that’s real
credits
from Soul Ascension,
released January 11, 2011
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ROSES IN JANUARY
Lyrics: Leila
Music: Funkee Boy, Leila
Produced By: Funkee Boy
BKG Vocals: Leila
Bass: Stevie Dillon
Published By:
Funkee Boy Music
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