"The Holidays (Affirmation)" lyrics
It's that time of the year
You know it's that time of the year where some have their best memories, while others have their worst
That's the complex thing with life, what may make you sad may make another happy
And that's because we all have different realities, different environments, different experiences, but that's also the gift
And we have many more gifts, we just ruminate on the bad
Think about the fundamental necessities we take for granted: health, running water, the friendships, time with a loved one, nature, the sun, sky and trees
You only realize the value when it's gone
So, right now, I want you to be present and mindful of the magic in the air, and focus on the positive, and let go of any stress
Let go, let go
Maybe you're having morning coffee, or decorating with holiday cheer, or maybe you're mourning a loss
Whatever the season, adjust the spirit
They say the one who has success financially is easier to sin versus the one who lacks wealth
We all have pros and cons, don't focus on comparison, focus on your heart and spirit
Focus on your heart and your spirit
Don't let these times only be about opening presents
This isn't just a season, it's a state of mind
As long as you are listening to my voice, I'm gonna be a lamp that's directing to cultivating joy
Joy, joy
So, this year during this season, I want you to paint a picture, so close your eyes and just feel
Now imagine a Winter Wonderland, not the realistic one as the adult you, but the version as the kid you
With the talking snowmans and reindeers, and the snow that tastes like cotton candy, while roasting smores with your best friends
It's as if you hopped in a Charlie Brown cartoon
So, as you enter this land of winter imagination, I need you to now think of a happy memory from your childhood
Because today, we are healing that little boy or girl
Whether you know it or not, you've been checking off the list of things you prayed for
You just haven't taken the time to reflect
This year, I just want you to have the mindset of simply being grateful for another year to make memories
This year, great
That's the gift
So as we come together in these moments, decorating the trees, going to church, singing our favorite carols, watching movies while making those special meals
Remember that you can have it all, you just have to go towards it
You can, yes, you can
Happy holiday's, joy's not far away, so let's go and play, in our imaginations
It's that time of the year, we gon' make it a good one
It's that time
It's that time again with family and friends
I wish you a happy holiday
What do you see when you ride around outside?
Yellow and orange leaves, maybe reds, purples, and browns, the whimsical light displays of the neighborhood
We now understand the true reason for the season, the sacrifice, the understanding that no matter the weather, there's many gifts in this season
You know it's that time of the year where some have their best memories, while others have their worst
That's the complex thing with life, what may make you sad may make another happy
And that's because we all have different realities, different environments, different experiences, but that's also the gift
And we have many more gifts, we just ruminate on the bad
Think about the fundamental necessities we take for granted: health, running water, the friendships, time with a loved one, nature, the sun, sky and trees
You only realize the value when it's gone
So, right now, I want you to be present and mindful of the magic in the air, and focus on the positive, and let go of any stress
Let go, let go
Maybe you're having morning coffee, or decorating with holiday cheer, or maybe you're mourning a loss
Whatever the season, adjust the spirit
They say the one who has success financially is easier to sin versus the one who lacks wealth
We all have pros and cons, don't focus on comparison, focus on your heart and spirit
Focus on your heart and your spirit
Don't let these times only be about opening presents
This isn't just a season, it's a state of mind
As long as you are listening to my voice, I'm gonna be a lamp that's directing to cultivating joy
Joy, joy
So, this year during this season, I want you to paint a picture, so close your eyes and just feel
Now imagine a Winter Wonderland, not the realistic one as the adult you, but the version as the kid you
With the talking snowmans and reindeers, and the snow that tastes like cotton candy, while roasting smores with your best friends
It's as if you hopped in a Charlie Brown cartoon
So, as you enter this land of winter imagination, I need you to now think of a happy memory from your childhood
Because today, we are healing that little boy or girl
Whether you know it or not, you've been checking off the list of things you prayed for
You just haven't taken the time to reflect
This year, I just want you to have the mindset of simply being grateful for another year to make memories
This year, great
That's the gift
So as we come together in these moments, decorating the trees, going to church, singing our favorite carols, watching movies while making those special meals
Remember that you can have it all, you just have to go towards it
You can, yes, you can
Happy holiday's, joy's not far away, so let's go and play, in our imaginations
It's that time of the year, we gon' make it a good one
It's that time
It's that time again with family and friends
I wish you a happy holiday
What do you see when you ride around outside?
Yellow and orange leaves, maybe reds, purples, and browns, the whimsical light displays of the neighborhood
We now understand the true reason for the season, the sacrifice, the understanding that no matter the weather, there's many gifts in this season
