May 2010 saw the release of her new album, Lifted of the Ground.
Heavenly Days
Chely Wright Lyrics
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Look at that sky
It could've been rainin'
It could've been dry
It could've been cloudy
It could've been clear
It could've been sunshine
It could've been drear
Heavenly Days
Havenly Days
So what do we do?
Dare to be different
Dare to be true
Bury the treasure
Like we've always done
Or crawl from the wreckage
And walk in the sun
Fannin' the flame 'til it's a blaze
Heavenly Days
Heavenly Days
Look at us now
We're comin' up roses
And takin' a bow
Tennessee tomboy
Feminine girl
Takin' a ride
On the top of the world
Nobody's master
Nobody's slave
Heavenly Days
It's your place in line
It's your right of birth
It's your light to shine
Down on God's green earth
It's your brother's hand
It's your sister's smile
It's your father's plan
For your mother's child
And it's comin' in waves
Heavenly Days
The song "Heavenly Days" by Chely Wright speaks about the moments in life where things could have gone wrong, but didn't. The lyrics "Look at that sky, It could've been rainin', It could've been dry, It could've been cloudy, It could've been clear, It could've been sunshine, It could've been drear, It could've been so many ways, Heavenly Days," highlight the idea that there are so many variables in life, so many ways that things could go either way, but when they go the right way, it can feel like heavenly days.
The second verse encourages the listener to "dare to be different, dare to be true" and to not give up, but to continue fighting for what they believe in, even if it feels like they're crawling out of wreckage. The repeated line "Heavenly Days" urges the listener to keep going, keep fanning the flame until it's a blaze, and to embrace the good that is happening in their lives.
The final verse of the song talks about how it's up to the listener to make their life great. They have the power within them to make a positive difference in the world, to use their light to shine down on God's green earth. The chorus reminds us that the important things in life are the people around us, our family and friends who support us and encourage us to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at that sky
The world is so full of possibilities and things that could happen.
It could've been rainin'
There are circumstances beyond our control that could have happened.
It could've been dry
Things could have been easy or hard.
It could've been cloudy
There could be doubts and uncertainties.
It could've been clear
There could be clarity and understanding.
It could've been sunshine
There could be happiness and joy.
It could've been drear
There could be sadness and despair.
It could've been so many ways
The world is full of possibilities and we should appreciate all of them.
So what do we do?
In the face of all these possibilities, what course of action should we take?
Dare to be different
We should be bold and take a different path than others would.
Dare to be true
We should be authentic and not pretend to be someone we're not.
Bury the treasure
Some things are worth keeping secret and close to our hearts.
Like we've always done
Humans have always kept secrets and guarded important things.
Or crawl from the wreckage
Sometimes we need to pick ourselves up after something difficult and move on.
And walk in the sun
We should strive to be happy and successful.
Fannin' the flame 'til it's a blaze
We should tend to and encourage the things that matter to us until they grow strong and powerful.
Look at us now
We should be proud of our progress and success.
We're comin' up roses
Things are going well for us and we're seeing positive results.
And takin' a bow
We should take credit for our accomplishments.
Tennessee tomboy
An unabashedly country and rugged girl.
Feminine girl
Also feminine and capable of embracing both aspects of her identity.
Takin' a ride
Enjoying and making the most of life.
On the top of the world
Feeling unstoppable and having the world at our feet.
Nobody's master
We're in control of our own lives.
Nobody's slave
We don't have to do anything we don't want to or be beholden to anyone else.
It's your place in line
We all have a unique role to play in the world.
It's your right of birth
We all have the right to live and enjoy our lives.
It's your light to shine
We each have something special to offer the world.
Down on God's green earth
Here on Earth, in this world that we call home.
It's your brother's hand
We should help others and offer support.
It's your sister's smile
We should be kind and share joy with those around us.
It's your father's plan
We all come from somewhere and have certain expectations placed on us.
For your mother's child
We are all cared for and loved by someone.
And it's comin' in waves
The future is always coming, whether we're ready for it or not.
Heavenly Days
Life is good and we should enjoy it while we can.
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.