Best Day....

I have always been a lover of music in theory and creation and one of its biggest fans of most all its forms. If I ever loose my hearing it will be like part of my soul has died to some extent. But, there are a few songs that hit me right in the heart, that my heart will carry always, most of which the mainstream listener would have a hard time tolerating with out skipping the track. These songs I can always rely on to make my day better now and have gotten me through some pretty crazy times in my life. But, recently I have added a new song to that list. "Best Day" by Taylor Swift. While this song was written about her mom being her best friend, I have many songs that fill purpose for me. I've been collecting them over that last several years. And, while it was written for her mom, this song reminds me of my dad and the relationship that we share even though its rocky. Yesterday my dad paid me an unexpected visit and while it wasn't particularly eventful, he reminded me why this song reminds me so much of him. Thanks dad for giving me another "Best Day". Its been awhile, I really needed it!

Lyrics to The Best Day...

I'm five years old
It's getting cold
I've got my big coat on

I hear your laugh
And look up smiling at you
I run and run

Past the pumpkin patch
And the tractor rides
Look now -- the sky is gold
I hug your legs and fall asleep
On the way home

I don't know why all the trees change in the fall
I know you're not scared of anything at all
Don't know if Snow White's house is near or far away
But I know I had the best day
With you today

I'm thirteen now
And don't know how my friends
Could be so mean

I come home crying and you hold me tight and grab the keys

And we drive and drive
Until we've found a town
Far enough away

And we talk and window-shop
Until I've forgotten all their names

I don't know who I'm gonna talk to
Now at school
I know I'm laughing on the car ride home with you
Don't know how long it's gonna take to feel okay
But I know I had the best day
With you today

I have an excellent father
His strength is making me stronger
God smiles on my little brother
Inside and out
He's better than I am

I grew up in a pretty house
And I had space to run
And I had the best days with you

There is a video
I found from back when I was three
You set up a paint set in the kitchen
And you're talking to me

It's the age of princesses and pirate ships
And the seven dwarfs
Daddy's smart
And you're the prettiest lady in the whole wide world

Now I know why all the trees change in the fall
I know you were on my side
Even when I was wrong
And I love you for giving me your eyes
Staying back and watching me shine

And I didn't know if you knew
So I'm taking this chance to say
That I had the best day
With you today