Your Special Song: For Diana

1 week ago by @karahermann

Liner Notes

It was an honor and a privilege to write a special song for Diana as she prepares to spread her wings and finally be free of suffering. She is 22 years old and is expected to pass within a few days.

Her mother reached out yesterday asking to write a song and come sing to her at the hospital. Time was critical so we organized, wrote and performed this in 24 hours. My songwriting friends Jenny B-G, Kelley and I got together last night to write it. It felt really special for 3 mothers to come together and lift sweet Diana up and bring some healing to the family.

What a beautiful soul. Godspeed, Sweet Angel.

At the hospital, Diana stayed awake for her song and afterwards we sang "Over the Rainbow" which lulled her back to sleep. Her family was so appreciative.

We took the words her mother told us and incorporated it into the song - butterflies, waves, garden, Sweet Angel. In one of her texts she said "Saying goodbye - love and rainbows on the other side" which became the outro.

On a personal note, I was so scared I wouldn't be able to make it through with all the crying. But thankfully Jenny and Kelley were by my side and we all cried at different times so the lyrics were mostly heard. It has been an incredibly emotional 24 hours but I know it has been even more so for the family. This gave me a whole new perspective and opportunity for songwriting. It was such an honor.

I am glad we had the foresight to video it last night and then when we sang it, told the family they would get a recording so they could just be present. And then I gave them the lyrics on some nice paper to memorialize it.

#acoustic #girlwithukulele #girlwithguitar #collab #sad #folk #ukulele #acousticonetake

Lyrics

Verse 1:
This is your special song
We are here to sing along
We want you to know you’re not alone
Take our hands, we'll walk you home

Pre Chorus:
We'll be together
Always and forever

Chorus:
I'm going to see you in the sunrise
You'll always be mine
Listening to the waves
Calling out your name
I'm going to feel you in the garden
Peaceful, calm
And the wings of a butterfly
We’ll know you’re close by

Verse 2:
This is your special song
In our hearts you’ll always belong
Your life is a miracle
One day we’ll complete the circle

Pre Chorus
Chorus

Bridge
I know you don't want to go darling
But that's the way to get your wings
It's time to fly
Be free

Verse 3:
This is your special song
We will love you along
Ride the rainbow to it’s end
Sweet Angel, we’ll see you again

Pre Chorus
Chorus

Outro:
Saying goodbye
Saying Goodbye
Love and rainbows
Love and rainbows
Love and rainbows
On the other side

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