| A good friend of mine attended a party I was having and brought his daughter Natalie with him. Without knowing anything about her, I was so touched by her spirit, enthusiasm and innocence that I began thinking about how each of us has to varying degrees lost some layers of each of those qualities from our childhood and how great it would be to regain some of that as we get older, when we really need it.
As I found out more about her, I realized how powerful an example this girl could be for many others. She had some very difficult obstacles to overcome as a child and growing up amongst peers that sometimes are not very understanding can be trying for any child. She faced those obstacles bravely and persevered as she proved to herself and others that she would not let those hurdles keep her from happiness and accomplishment. Her story, her spirit and glow, inspired me to write a song about her in hopes that others facing similar circumstances in their lives may connect and be inspired themselves. Thank God for people like Natalie. I am truly blessed to know her and be able to tell her story. Natalie by James Buckley (2005)
Natalie, a wonder of a girl, who has a heart as pure as gold as sure as pearls reflect the light.
Do do do….do do do…. Do do do Do do do….do do do…. Do do do
It’s hard enough to flower as a child if no one understands that every one of us has got a soul
Spread your wings and fly, Oh Natalie Against the odds, against the wall, Oh Natalie you gave it all and one day you would teach us all the truth
Spread your wings and fly, Oh Natalie |
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