She is known for her sense of humor, which is expressed in both her music and her onstage performances. Many of her songs alternate between emotional reflections on romance and outright comedy. Two of her more famous songs include "Sensitive New Age Guys" and "Bald Headed Men".
Katy Says Today Is the Best Day Of My Whole Entire Life
Christine Lavin Lyrics
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We've been dancing in the living room to her new Tom Paxton record
Katy's got a lot of rhythm when she wiggles, for a little kid, she's got soul
That night when her mom and dad come home
I tell them what she said to me
I figure they'll think I'm some kind of babysitting genius
To make this little girl so darn happy
But Katy said the same thing yesterday
Lately she's been saying that everyday"
I think back to what I know was the best day of my life
It was wintertime
Ten years ago
We were staying in a farmhouse
In the middle of Vermont
The hills were covered with Christmas trees
And freshly fallen snow
Instantly I picture the vivid details of that day
When you told me that you loved me more than you could ever say
The air was a bracing cold
The sky a startled blue
Never before or since
Have I felt that close to you
What does that say about you and me and the last ten years
I've learned to live with your silence
You've learned to overlook my tears
Now this dancing three year old in her simple perfect way
Has me questioning the basis for the life we live today
Katy's probably sleeping now
I wonder if she dreams about
Flying with the angels
Dancing with moonbeams
You are here beside me
You are snoring right out loud
I long to kiss you on the forehead
And smooth your worried brow
Though we have not given up
It's been ages since we've tried
To reveal the aching passion
That for years we've pushe
This song is a reflection on the passage of time and the impact of small moments on our lives. The song begins with the singer, a babysitter, dancing with three-year-old Katy in the living room to a Tom Paxton record. The singer comments on how impressive Katy's rhythm is for such a young child, and later reveals to Katy's parents that she proclaimed that today was the best day of her life. The parents inform the singer that Katy has been saying that every day lately, causing the singer to reflect on what the best day of her life was. She thinks back to a moment ten years prior when she felt deeply connected to someone she loved, amidst the snowy hills of Vermont. She contrasts this memory with the present moment, where she is with someone who she feels distant from and who is snoring loudly next to her.
The song seems to suggest that it's the small moments that can have the greatest impact on our lives, with Katy finding joy in a seemingly insignificant day and the singer realizing that a moment ten years ago has stuck with her all this time. It also touches on the idea that as we age and experience disappointment in life, some of the passion and connection we previously felt can fade.
Line by Line Meaning
Katy is Three years old
Christine Lavin introduces Katy, a three-year-old girl who possesses the unique quality of seeing the best in every day.
We've been dancing in the living room to her new Tom Paxton record
Christine Lavin and Katy are having a great time dancing to Tom Paxton's classic music in the living room.
Katy's got a lot of rhythm when she wiggles, for a little kid, she's got soul
Christine Lavin admires how Katy has an innate sense of rhythm, indicating that she is more than just a typical child.
That night when her mom and dad come home
Christine Lavin recalls a moment where she tells Katy's parents something that Katy said to her earlier.
I tell them what she said to me
Christine Lavin shares Katy's message of how every day is the best day of her life.
I figure they'll think I'm some kind of babysitting genius
Christine Lavin anticipates that Katy's parents will view her as a miraculous babysitter for making Katy so happy.
To make this little girl so darn happy
Christine Lavin proudly takes ownership of making Katy feel ecstatic and joyful.
But they smile and they say 'don't take this the wrong way
Instead of the reaction that Christine Lavin was expecting, Katy's parents act neutral and warn her to not interpret their response as negative.
But Katy said the same thing yesterday
Katy's parents clarify that Katy has expressed that every day is the best day of her life for some time now.
Lately she's been saying that everyday
Katy's parents share that Katy has recently started to say the same thing every day.
I think back to what I know was the best day of my life
Christine Lavin reflects on the day that she believes was the most amazing of her life.
It was wintertime
Christine Lavin identifies the season of winter as the time of her most incredible memory.
Ten years ago
Christine Lavin places this special moment a decade ago.
We were staying in a farmhouse
Christine Lavin explicitly explains where she was staying at the time.
In the middle of Vermont
Christine Lavin specifies the geographic location of the farmhouse.
The hills were covered with Christmas trees
Christine Lavin describes a picturesque landscape in which the hills were adorned with Christmas trees.
And freshly fallen snow
Christine Lavin depicts a beautiful winter wonderland, complete with sparkling snow.
Instantly, I picture the vivid details of that day
Christine Lavin recalls the memory of that special moment in profound detail.
When you told me that you loved me more than you could ever say
Christine Lavin revisits the moment when someone once said they loved her unconditionally.
The air was a bracing cold
Christine Lavin captures the biting cold air she experienced that day.
The sky a startled blue
Christine Lavin connote the vivid blue sky on that wonderful day.
Never before or since
Christine Lavin emphasizes that she has never felt this way before or since that special moment.
Have I felt that close to you
Christine Lavin conveys that the connection she felt with a special someone at that time was unparalleled and life-changing.
What does that say about you and me and the last ten years
Christine Lavin reflects on how that amazing moment shapes her current relationship with that same person.
I've learned to live with your silence
Christine Lavin addresses the changes in her current relationship, highlighting how she has adjusted to certain behaviors when she connects with that special someone.
You've learned to overlook my tears
Christine Lavin acknowledges that both of them in the relationship are overcoming a significant challenge.
Now this dancing three year old in her simple perfect way
Christine Lavin references Katy to express how her words have prompted her to reflect on her life and relationships.
Has me questioning the basis for the life we live today
Christine Lavin has begun doubting what stands as a foundation of her life right now, as she contemplates the simple, unrestrained joy that Katy embodies.
Katy's probably sleeping now
Christine Lavin assumes that Katy, in her youthful innocence, is probably sound asleep by this point.
I wonder if she dreams about
Christine Lavin muses about what Katy might be dreaming about.
Flying with the angels
Christine Lavin imagines Katy in a fantastic, magical world, soaring with the angels.
Dancing with moonbeams
Christine Lavin visualizes Katy in a dream world where she can dance under the stars with moonbeams.
You are here beside me
Christine Lavin acknowledges the presence of her special someone, who provides her with some emotional solace amidst her moment of reflection.
You are snoring right out loud
Christine Lavin humorously admits that her special someone's loud snoring is a comforting sound to her at that moment.
I long to kiss you on the forehead
Christine Lavin expresses an intimate desire to show affection to her special someone despite their current challenges.
And smooth your worried brow
Christine Lavin empathizes with her special someone's current struggles, hoping to ease their worries.
Though we have not given up
Christine Lavin indicates that despite the challenges in their relationship, both she and her special someone haven't given up on each other.
It's been ages since we've tried
Christine Lavin admits that it's been a long time since the two of them have made an attempt to address their issues.
To reveal the aching passion
Christine Lavin notes that within their relationship, there is an intense, longing desire to reconnect.
That for years we've pushed
Christine Lavin admits that over time, they've neglected that passion, purposefully avoiding the elephant in the room.
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Written by: CHRISTINE LAVIN
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