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Gifted

Scott Simpson

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Song information

Writer
Scott Simpson
Composer
Scott Simpson; David Scott Simpson
Artist
Scott Simpson
Release years
2014, 2020
Genre
Alternative Folk

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Lyrics

Music and Lyrics by Scott Simpson The puppy, the raindrop, the blade of grass a playmate, an ocean, a bridge to the past... the eyes of the child are filled with ways to spin gold of gum wrappers, to make centuries of days... I have been gifted from birth to live on this planet called Earth The shyness, the smile, the girl with blonde hair across the room, the curious stare your hand in mine, the warmth of love’s touch one being of two, so little, so much... I have been gifted by you and all things old are made new, made new... (Instrumental Verse) Grandfather, your daughter, my mother, my source your eyes dim with seeing, still steer the good course this long line of vessels travels dawn to dusk ‘til we’re one with the ocean, all driftwood and rust... We have been gifted with sails with stars and harbors and gales an Armada of family and friends— the gift of horizons that never end Never end... Never end... The gift of horizons that never end.

Source: ScottSimpsonAllLyrics (2).pdf · pp. 102–103

Albums & listening

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Recording details (2)
Being Human (The Songs) · Gifted
Artist
Scott Simpson
Composer
David Scott Simpson
Released
2020-04-01
Genre
Alternative Folk
Track
17
Duration
3:53
Type
Sung words
Listen on Apple Music
Do Not Rush the Dawn · Gifted
Artist
Scott Simpson
Composer
David Scott Simpson
Released
2014-09-22
Genre
Alternative Folk
Track
3
Duration
3:53
Type
Sung words
Listen on Apple Music

Song story & origins

From the Being Human journal

I wrote Gifted thinking about the “gifts” I’ve received through different stages of my life. While young, it was beauty, imagination, wonder. As a young man, it was the gift of love, relationship, companionship. As an older man, though, I’ve become more aware of the breadth of gifts I’ve received—family, parents, grandparents, joys, challenges… and time. The time to simply BE with those I love and look to an open horizon, expectant for the future.

Source: Being Human: The Songs — Album & Journal (2020) · p. 35

Being Human · The Songs

Reflection & journaling

Theme: Thankfulness

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  1. What am I most thankful for?
  2. How often am I mindful of this?
  3. Are there things or people that I have failed to see the gift in?
  4. Is it possible I’ve overlooked gifts that felt like problems or annoyances?

Source: Being Human: The Songs — Album & Journal (2020) · p. 35

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