After a short marriage which ended in 1992, Griffin began playing in Boston coffee houses and was scouted by A&M Records who signed Griffin on the strength of her demo tape. This resulted in her debut album Living With Ghosts -- a set of demos featuring only Ms. Griffin and her guitar -- which garnered critical acclaim in 1996. Her sophomore album, Flaming Red, demonstrated a more rocking, full-band sound. The ill-fated Silver Bell album was never released by her record label, however, and the label terminated her recording contract shortly after that. Many of the songs from Silver Bell were re-recorded for subsequent albums.
After switching to ATO Records Griffin brought out three albums in rapid succession: 1000 Kisses and Impossible Dream, which were both nominated for Grammy awards, and A Kiss in Time, a well-received live album. In March 2007, she released Children Running Through to great critical acclaim.
She has penned a wide variety of songs - Long Ride Home, Top of the World, Tony, Forgiveness, Chief, Mad Mission--that touch her listeners deeply. A number of high profile artists have covered Patty's songs, including the Dixie Chicks, Bette Midler, Emmylou Harris, The Wreckers, Solomon Burke and pop star Kelly Clarkson; these have brought her exposure in the more mainstream pop and country worlds outside of folk music circles. Upon hearing Solomon Burke's cover of one of her tunes, she said she almost didn't feel worthy of singing it anymore.
Following her collaboration with Mavis Staples on a tune for a compilation album Peter York, suggested Griffin make an album of gospel songs. Griffin agreed on the condition that Buddy Miller, a friend and bandmate, produced the record. Downtown Church was recorded at the Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville with a 2010 release date. The album features long-time friends Buddy and Julie Miller, as well as Shawn Colvin and Emmylou Harris. It also includes songs by Hank Williams, Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, and "All Creatures of Our God and King," a song accredited to St. Francis of Assisi.
Griffin featured on Robert Plant's solo album, Band of Joy, which was released in September 2010
Griffin's album American Kid was released on May 7, 2013
Heavenly Day
Patty Griffin Lyrics
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All the clouds blew away
Got no trouble today with anyone
The smile on your face, I live only to see
It's enough for me, baby, it's enough for me
Oh, heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day
Tomorrow may rain with sorrow
Here's a little time we can borrow
Forget all our troubles in these moments so few
Oh because right now is only thing
That all that we really have to do
Is have ourselves, a heavenly day
Lay here and watch the trees sway
Oh, can't see no other way, no way, no way
Heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day
No one at my shoulder bringing me fears
Got no clouds up above me bringing me tears
Got nothing to tell you, I've got nothing much to say
Only I'm glad to be here with you
On this heavenly, heavenly, heavenly, heavenly day
Oh, all the trouble gone away, oh
For a while anyway, for a while anyway
Heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day
Heavenly day, heavenly day, oh, heavenly day
The song "Heavenly Day" by Patty Griffin is a beautiful ballad that is full of emotion and sentimentality. The song reflects on a perfect day where there are no worries or troubles in the world. The first verse talks about how all the clouds have blown away, leaving the sky clear and blue. The singer is content with the world, and there is no one around to give her trouble.
The second verse is about the person she is with, and how happy they make her. The smile on their face is all she needs to see to be happy. She says that this person, and this day, are enough for her, and that it is a heavenly day. The chorus repeats this, emphasizing the beauty of the moment.
The bridge talks about how, even though tomorrow may bring sorrow, they can forget their troubles for a moment and just enjoy the here and now. They watch the trees sway and enjoy each other's company. The final verse talks about how there is no one to bring the singer fear, and no clouds to bring her tears. She is just glad to be there with the person she loves, enjoying a heavenly day together.
Overall, the song is a beautiful reflection on the beauty of a perfect moment. It encourages listeners to appreciate and savor the special moments in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, heavenly day
Expressing wonderful contentment and joy
All the clouds blew away
All the worries, troubles, and fears went away
Got no trouble today with anyone
Experiencing a day free of tension or conflict with others
The smile on your face, I live only to see
Feeling the ultimate pleasure in seeing your partner's happiness and romantic fulfillment
It's enough for me, baby, it's enough for me
Finding satisfaction with the love and joy in the current situation
Oh, heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day
Repeating the joyous emotions of this wonderful day
Tomorrow may rain with sorrow
Uncertainty exists in the possibility of negative events in the future
Here's a little time we can borrow
Taking advantage of the short moment of peace and happiness
Forget all our troubles in these moments so few
Abandoning negative thoughts and enjoying the present few positive moments
Oh because right now is only thing
Recognizing the importance of the present fleeting moment
That all that we really have to do
The most important thing is being present with someone special
Is have ourselves, a heavenly day
The pinnacle of enjoyment and happiness is having a wonderful day with a beloved one
Lay here and watch the trees sway
Enjoying the moment of relaxation and nature
Oh, can't see no other way, no way, no way
There is no other way to enjoy life more than this moment
No one at my shoulder bringing me fears
Feeling free from negative influences surrounding you
Got no clouds up above me bringing me tears
Experiencing pure joy and positivity with no looming fear or sadness
Got nothing to tell you, I've got nothing much to say
Words cannot express the magnitude of the happiness felt
Only I'm glad to be here with you
Expressing gratitude and happiness to be with the beloved one
On this heavenly, heavenly, heavenly, heavenly day
Repeating the sentiment of this incredible day
Oh, all the trouble gone away, oh
All negative thoughts and worries are gone from the mind
For a while anyway, for a while anyway
Recognizing that the happiness and peace may not last forever
Heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day
Repeating the joyous emotions of this wonderful day
Heavenly day, heavenly day, oh, heavenly day
Repeating the ultimate joy and positivity experienced in the glorious day
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PATRICIA J. GRIFFIN
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