Blessed
Cheryl Wheeler Lyrics
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Thinkin of Mom in saddle shoes, it was amazing
Laughing family, long Monopoly
Sunday night TV, Adam and Hop Sing
We were as blessed as blessed can be
You and Mom and Dad and me
Singin' in 4 part harmony
Me and my guitar, softball in the yard
Breezeway playin' cards with half of the neighborhood
Their crazy bridge club nights, Sunday back road drives
Running for our lives down into Rhode's woods
And it seemed like something just this side of heaven
Comin' from the AM radio
And it felt like it would just go on forever
Singin “Long Time Man” and “Pretty Peggy-o”
Now we're old and gray, mem'ries fade away
These are here to stay, that is out blessing
“I love to tell the story
‘Twill be my theme in glory
To tell the old, old story
Of Jesus and his love”
The song "Blessed" by Cheryl Wheeler is a nostalgic tribute to the simpler times of childhood. The first verse paints a picture of family time spent in the living room, dancing and singing together, while also reflecting on the memory of Cheryl's mom wearing saddle shoes. The mention of Sunday night TV shows and playing Monopoly reinforces the idea that they were a close-knit family that enjoyed each other's company. The chorus emphasizes the family's sense of gratefulness by stating, "We were as blessed as blessed can be, You and Mom and Dad and me, Singin' in four-part harmony, 'I Love to Tell the Story.'" The second verse shifts focus to the neighborhood and community life, where Cheryl reminisces on playing softball with friends, and hanging out on the breezeway playing cards. Mention of their parent's "crazy bridge club nights" and "Sunday back road drives" adds to the charm and simplicity of their childhood. Even though their lives were simple, Cheryl reflects on how it felt like "something just this side of heaven," where they would listen to the radio and sing along to their favorite tunes. The third and final verse has a mature perspective, Cheryl acknowledges that they are old, and the memories of the past have begun to fade. But, it also stresses that those were the moments that they will cherish forever, "Now we're old and gray, mem'ries fade away, These are here to stay, that is our blessing." The song then ends with the chorus, solidifying the message of thankfulness for the love, unity, and memories that they shared as a family.
Overall, the song "Blessed" showcases the importance of family, both immediate and communal, and it highlights the power of memories in enriching and fulfilling our lives. The song conveys a sense of warmth and nostalgia that anyone can relate to. The use of relatable images like Monopoly, Sunday night TV, and running through the woods makes the listener feel as if they are part of Cheryl's family. In summary, "Blessed" is an ode to the precious moments that families spend together and a reminder of the eternal blessings that come from creating memories with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancing in our rooms, you knew all the moves
We used to dance in our rooms, and you were always so good at it, knowing all the right moves.
Thinkin of Mom in saddle shoes, it was amazing
It was amazing to think of Mom in her saddle shoes while we were dancing.
Laughing family, long Monopoly
As a family, we used to laugh a lot playing long games of Monopoly.
Sunday night TV, Adam and Hop Sing
We used to watch TV together on Sunday nights, and we especially loved watching Adam and Hop Sing.
We were as blessed as blessed can be
We were incredibly blessed as a family.
You and Mom and Dad and me
All of us together – you, Mom, Dad, and me.
Singin' in 4 part harmony
We used to sing together in 4-part harmony.
“I Love To Tell The Story”
One of the songs we used to sing together was 'I Love To Tell The Story.'
Me and my guitar, softball in the yard
I used to play my guitar while we played softball in the yard.
Breezeway playin' cards with half of the neighborhood
We used to sit in the breezeway and play cards with half the neighborhood.
Their crazy bridge club nights, Sunday back road drives
The neighbors used to have crazy bridge club nights, and we used to go on Sunday drives down back roads.
Running for our lives down into Rhode's woods
We used to run into Rhode's woods for fun.
And it seemed like something just this side of heaven
All those memories felt like we were in a place just short of heaven.
Comin' from the AM radio
We used to listen to all those great songs on the AM radio.
And it felt like it would just go on forever
It seemed like those songs would never end.
Singin “Long Time Man” and “Pretty Peggy-o”
We used to sing 'Long Time Man' and 'Pretty Peggy-o.'
Now we're old and gray, mem'ries fade away
As we are getting older, our memories are starting to fade away.
These are here to stay, that is out blessing
But these memories will always be with us, and that is our true blessing.
“I love to tell the story
And even though these memories are starting to fade, I still love to tell the story.
‘Twill be my theme in glory
It will always be my theme, even in glory.
To tell the old, old story
To tell these old, old stories about our family and our memories.
Of Jesus and his love”
To remind ourselves of the love of Jesus that has blessed us through it all.
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Written by: CHERYL WHEELER
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