Mornin' Mr. Radio
Mornin' Mr. Cheerios
Mornin' Sister Oriole
Did I tell you everything is fine
In my mind
When you get up in the morning to get ready for work (or evening, you could be working a night shift), do you have a routine that you follow? Do you find ways to get yourself prepared for the day ahead? I find myself having to play some music to set the tone for the day. This song is the perfect song to get you in a 'feel-good' mood and keep you ticking along until you have to leave the house. I'm a huge believer of practising positive thoughts and being happy in every moment. It's a tough thing to be able to do. But the best way to show the world that everything is fine - is just to smile.
Morning' Mr. Shoe Shine Man
Shine em bright in white and tan
My baby she loves me and
Need I tell you that
Everything here is just fine
In my mind
Of course, if you can't naturally conjure up a smile from within, maybe the fact that you are in a relationship might be the cause for a smile to peak through on your face. What if you're not in a relationship? I always keep moments of memories that bring a smile to my face, like I keep a pack of chewing gum, like I pop up into my mouth and that first crunch of the gum, that burst of sweetness that fills your mouth - that brings an instant smile to my face. So if you're having trouble shining at the beginning of your day because you are dreading what is to come - just send some positive things and expect great things to happen for you. For the most part, you don't need to know specifics - just have faith and believe that you will have many moments to smile today.
'Scuse me if I sing
My heart has found its wings
Searchin' high and low
And now at last I know
Do you do enough singing in your life? I'm a musician so I'm surrounded by music all the time - in my head when I'm singing to myself, in my hands when I play the piano, or in my ears when I'm listening carefully to my favourite songs or discovering new ones. One of my favourite tools to snap me out of a negative train of thought that might threaten to take over the rest of the day - is to instantly play a track like this and I can reset myself, I can groove along with the rhythm guitar with its syncopated pattern that helps to keep me moving, keep my energy up and can't help but smile! I challenge you to not fall in love with this song. Like seriously. Tell me you don't end up doing your best 'shoulder dance moves' to this song.
Morning' Mr. Golden Gate
I should walk but I can't wait
I can't wait to set it straight
I was shakin' but now I am
Makin' it fine
Here in my mind
The cynics among you may think this is a super cheesy song. I disagree. It is one of the best ways to learn about having a heart of gratitude/ You need to greet each thing, each person you come across your path so that you are able to show your best self to the world. When was the last time that you went anywhere with any sense of excitement, trepidation, anticipation or a sense of purpose?
My heart will soar
With love that's rare and real
My smiling face will feel every cloud
Then higher still
Beyond the blue until
I know I can
Like any man
Reach out my hand
And touch the face of God
This is my favourite part of the song. I'm not sure if it's the way Al Jarreau sings in this part that makes me melt. It makes me think about how high we can take ourselves if we truly want to reach the highest heights. I've loved this man for a long time as a kid. Hearing the Moonlighting TV theme song was my introduction to his great voice. Have you ever been that ridiculously happy though? When was the last time that you started your morning off being in good spirits and just being determined to have a wonderful day? It would be pretty tough to be this cheerful when you know you have some tough times ahead. But isn't it worth giving it a shot? What better way to train yourself to be positive than when it feels like there is no hope moving forward?
So won't you get up Oriole
So won't you get up Cheerios
Wake up Mr. Radio
It's fine
Here in my mind
I hope that you encourage others to look on the bright side of life. We can encourage others in our own quiet way by listening to them when they need ears to hear them. We can encourage them by going in to bat for them when they are struggling to fight their own battles. We can encourage them by being silly and having a laugh at anything and everything because we want to show them that life is more fun with them in it. I hope that you are able to continue to seek the joy in your heart and bring that to the surface. People may ask you if you're ok, or wonder why your eyes shine with an inexplicable light they want to possess. I would answer, it's fine, here in my mind. . .
Mornin' Mr. Cheerios
Mornin' Sister Oriole
Did I tell you everything is fine
In my mind
When you get up in the morning to get ready for work (or evening, you could be working a night shift), do you have a routine that you follow? Do you find ways to get yourself prepared for the day ahead? I find myself having to play some music to set the tone for the day. This song is the perfect song to get you in a 'feel-good' mood and keep you ticking along until you have to leave the house. I'm a huge believer of practising positive thoughts and being happy in every moment. It's a tough thing to be able to do. But the best way to show the world that everything is fine - is just to smile.
Morning' Mr. Shoe Shine Man
Shine em bright in white and tan
My baby she loves me and
Need I tell you that
Everything here is just fine
In my mind
Of course, if you can't naturally conjure up a smile from within, maybe the fact that you are in a relationship might be the cause for a smile to peak through on your face. What if you're not in a relationship? I always keep moments of memories that bring a smile to my face, like I keep a pack of chewing gum, like I pop up into my mouth and that first crunch of the gum, that burst of sweetness that fills your mouth - that brings an instant smile to my face. So if you're having trouble shining at the beginning of your day because you are dreading what is to come - just send some positive things and expect great things to happen for you. For the most part, you don't need to know specifics - just have faith and believe that you will have many moments to smile today.
'Scuse me if I sing
My heart has found its wings
Searchin' high and low
And now at last I know
Do you do enough singing in your life? I'm a musician so I'm surrounded by music all the time - in my head when I'm singing to myself, in my hands when I play the piano, or in my ears when I'm listening carefully to my favourite songs or discovering new ones. One of my favourite tools to snap me out of a negative train of thought that might threaten to take over the rest of the day - is to instantly play a track like this and I can reset myself, I can groove along with the rhythm guitar with its syncopated pattern that helps to keep me moving, keep my energy up and can't help but smile! I challenge you to not fall in love with this song. Like seriously. Tell me you don't end up doing your best 'shoulder dance moves' to this song.
Morning' Mr. Golden Gate
I should walk but I can't wait
I can't wait to set it straight
I was shakin' but now I am
Makin' it fine
Here in my mind
The cynics among you may think this is a super cheesy song. I disagree. It is one of the best ways to learn about having a heart of gratitude/ You need to greet each thing, each person you come across your path so that you are able to show your best self to the world. When was the last time that you went anywhere with any sense of excitement, trepidation, anticipation or a sense of purpose?
My heart will soar
With love that's rare and real
My smiling face will feel every cloud
Then higher still
Beyond the blue until
I know I can
Like any man
Reach out my hand
And touch the face of God
This is my favourite part of the song. I'm not sure if it's the way Al Jarreau sings in this part that makes me melt. It makes me think about how high we can take ourselves if we truly want to reach the highest heights. I've loved this man for a long time as a kid. Hearing the Moonlighting TV theme song was my introduction to his great voice. Have you ever been that ridiculously happy though? When was the last time that you started your morning off being in good spirits and just being determined to have a wonderful day? It would be pretty tough to be this cheerful when you know you have some tough times ahead. But isn't it worth giving it a shot? What better way to train yourself to be positive than when it feels like there is no hope moving forward?
So won't you get up Oriole
So won't you get up Cheerios
Wake up Mr. Radio
It's fine
Here in my mind
I hope that you encourage others to look on the bright side of life. We can encourage others in our own quiet way by listening to them when they need ears to hear them. We can encourage them by going in to bat for them when they are struggling to fight their own battles. We can encourage them by being silly and having a laugh at anything and everything because we want to show them that life is more fun with them in it. I hope that you are able to continue to seek the joy in your heart and bring that to the surface. People may ask you if you're ok, or wonder why your eyes shine with an inexplicable light they want to possess. I would answer, it's fine, here in my mind. . .