Rise and Shine

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Believe it or not my birthday this year was the first time I had ever woken up early enough to witness a sunrise on the beach. I have seen many sunsets, and wished to have seen a sunrise, but never had the motivation. There were all these appreciated pictures on facebook and instagram. And, the Easter mornings I would wish that I went to a sunrise service. Best yet, there was nine years I lived across the street from the beach in Manasquan. And, there was my son, who would show me beaufiful pictures of the sunrise at Manasquan inlet he had taken. It something that is so simple to do, and I always wanted to see it. I wished I would wake up and be motivated enough to do it. But, no the bed was always more comfortable, then to jump out of bed. I have to admit it is out of convenience that I have seen at least ten beautiful sunrises in the last month. I was reminded the other day watching a video of the early days my son Ian played with Woodfish at the Saint in Asbury Park about ten years ago. There was this song written by the band, I loved. The lyrics are here: Sunlight and Save my Soul: Woodfish This is a song about reflecting back on the memories of a loved one who passed away, stepping outside on an awesome day, feeling the sunlight and then knowing that they would want you to going on appreciating life and spiritually in every way possible instead of being miserable. Intro Verse As the sun Rises in the morning light I jump onto this mountain breeze and ride And surf this rainbow To you in my mind You may ask Could there ever be a place like this A place that’s deep within my heart and soul A place you’ll find that you will never grow old Chorus Shine down on me yeah Sweet reflections of Sunlight and Save My Soul yeah Shine down on me yeah Sweet reflections of sunlight and Save My Soul Bridge Sunlight and save my soul and i whisper to you I find my inner peace in harmony every time that I break free. In a world so serene I leave this world without a care Maybe someday I will see you there On an astral plain A place you’ll find no rain Yea a a a Verse 2 And I know I can reach this place within my soul Could it be the place eternity? Or just another thought to fade and soon leave me Chorus Shine down on me yeah Sweet reflections of Sunlight and Save My Soul yeah Shine down on me yeah Sweet reflections of sunlight and Save My Soul Bridge Sunlight and save my soul and I whisper to you, I find my inner peace in harmony every time that I break free. In a world so serene I leave this world without a care Maybe someday I will see you there. On an astral plain a place you’ll find no rain. Bass Solo Chorus Shine down on me yeah Sweet reflections of Sunlight and Save My Soul yeah Shine down on me yeah Sweet reflections of sunlight and Save My Soul yeah Down on me yeah, Down on me yeah, I find the last ten years of my life I am surrounded by so much talent. And, this is what I want to focus on in my writing. I went out on a freezing night to go to the Saint in Asbury Park and was exposed to something I would never have been if I was on the couch watching TV every night. So, I would like to continue you seeing live music, watching sunrises and really soaking in the bravery of a writer, photograper, muscician or Artist who puts his soul on the line to inspire others. I was hoping to find a video of this song with my son playing, but I couldn't find one on you tube. So, I will share one of the song and the other of Ian performing with Woodfish at the Saint. Sunlight and Save My Soul by Woodfish Vehicle Woodfish at the Saint GO see some LIVE and LOCAL Music this weekend! This is one of the best weekends to see some great bands in the area

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