Harmony
Corey Smith Lyrics
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Across the cool October sky
You know it's like a little piece of Heaven
Hung in between the day and night
Born in the dyin' of the light
And I'm in the perfect balance
Eyes bright and opened wide
And in a moment all my worries fade away
Oh it all makes sense to me
That's harmony
That's harmony
A Sunday dinner at my grandma's table
She's been up cookin' since the dawn
Yeah this family keeps on growing
Still she makes enough for everyone
There's my baby boy
Right now he's the youngest one there is
Just smilin' in my daddy's lap
So full of joy and tenderness
We forget about our troubled yesterdays
Oh it all makes sense to me
That's harmony
That's harmony
It's hard to understand
Even harder to explain
there's a miracle flowin'
Like holy water through our veins
And if you focus you will notice it
In everything you do
Oh listen close enough
And you can hear the harmony in you
Goin' doo doo do doo do do do
Daddy bought my first guitar and he said,
"Boy you were born to play and sing"
Now I take my pen and capture
These little bits of everything
I don't want fame or fortune
I just want you to listen to my songs
In a church or this bar room
I don't care
They're all the same when the musics on
there's no doubt about what I came here to do
It all makes sense to me
That's harmony
That's harmony
There's no doubt about what I came here to do
I'm gonna play and sing for you
That's harmony
That's harmony
That's harmony
Corey Smith's song "Harmony" is a tribute to the moments in life that truly make us feel at peace. The first verse begins with a description of a Georgia sunset in October. Smith paints a picture of the sky being a "little piece of Heaven hung in between the day and night." He goes on to talk about the balance in the moment, and how all of his worries fade away as he takes it in. To him, this feeling is harmony.
The second verse takes place at a family gathering, specifically a Sunday dinner at his grandmother's house. He describes the meal and how even though the family keeps growing, there is always enough food for everyone. He mentions his baby boy, the youngest member of the family at the time, and how he is "full of joy and tenderness." In this moment, all of the family's troubles seem to fade away, just like in the first verse. Smith believes that this feeling is also harmony.
The chorus ties everything together, encapsulating the idea that harmony is hard to explain, but can be found in everything we do if we focus on it. Smith's own journey is tied to music, specifically playing and singing for others, and he believes that sharing music is a way to create harmony in the world. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "That's harmony," driving home the idea that this concept is accessible to everyone, and is something we should strive for in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever seen a Georgia sunset?
Have you ever witnessed the beauty of nature during dusk in Georgia?
Across the cool October sky
The sky glows with a refreshing coolness in October
You know it's like a little piece of Heaven
It is a visual representation on earth of what Heaven might look like
Hung in between the day and night
It is a moment in time where the day transitions into night
Every shade of red and blue
The colors of the sky exhibit a range of hues from the red and blue spectrum
Born in the dyin' of the light
The colors of the sky manifest themselves as light fades away
And I'm in the perfect balance
It is a moment of being in harmony with nature and one's surroundings
Eyes bright and opened wide
It is a sight that brings wonder and amazement to one's eyes
And in a moment all my worries fade away
The beauty of the sunset helps clear one's mind of any worries or anxious thoughts
Oh it all makes sense to me
The beauty of the moment provides clarity and perspective
That's harmony
This moment of clarity and contentment is what harmony feels like
A Sunday dinner at my grandma's table
Sunday dinners spent with family, especially grandparents, hold special memories
She's been up cookin' since the dawn
Grandmas are known for cooking all day, starting early in the morning
Yeah this family keeps on growing
With each passing year, new members are added to the family through birth or marriage
Still she makes enough for everyone
Grandmas always make sure there's enough food to go around, no matter how many are present
There's my baby boy
The artist has a newborn son present at the dinner table
Right now he's the youngest one there is
Of everyone present, the artist's son is the youngest
Just smilin' in my daddy's lap
The singer's son is sitting on the singer's dad's lap, happy and content
So full of joy and tenderness
The baby emanates happiness and love
We forget about our troubled yesterdays
During moments like these, the family lets go of any past disagreements or problems
It's hard to understand
The concept of harmony is difficult to grasp and define
Even harder to explain
It's even more challenging to articulate harmony to others in words
there's a miracle flowin'
There's a sense of awe and wonder that is hard to describe when experiencing harmony
Like holy water through our veins
The feeling of harmony is akin to a spiritual experience that runs through one's body
And if you focus you will notice it
If you pay attention and look for it, you can feel the sense of harmony in any moment
In everything you do
Harmony can be found not just in specific moments, but in all actions and thoughts
Oh listen close enough
One must listen to their surroundings and feelings to feel harmony
And you can hear the harmony in you
Harmony can be felt inside oneself as well
Goin' doo doo do doo do do do
This part is simply a musical interlude
Daddy bought my first guitar and he said,
The singer's dad gifted them their first guitar and encouraged them to pursue music
"Boy you were born to play and sing"
The singer's dad had faith in their musical talent
Now I take my pen and capture
The artist writes music and lyrics to reflect their experiences and emotions
These little bits of everything
The artist's songs are made up of small moments and stories from their own life
I don't want fame or fortune
The artist is not interested in becoming well-known or wealthy
I just want you to listen to my songs
The singer simply wants others to hear and connect with their music
In a church or this bar room
The artist doesn't care where they play their music or who is listening, as long as they are
I don't care
The singer is not picky or exclusive about their audience
They're all the same when the musics on
Music can bring people from different backgrounds and settings together in the same moment
There's no doubt about what I came here to do
The singer knows their purpose is to make music and share it with others
It all makes sense to me
The artist has found clarity and meaning in their life through music
That's harmony
Finding purpose and contentment in one's passions and hobbies is a form of harmony
I'm gonna play and sing for you
The singer is dedicated to performing and sharing their music with others
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3890Leah
One of my absolute favorites
Austin Bennett
Crazy good song man. Your music gets me through the day
FluGame Nasty Edits
Corey smith you just dont know you got me through my high school years 05-09. You are one of my favorite artist of all time. Still to this day I listen your songs. I wish you nothing but love and success man. There will never be another you brother never change.
nizz frizz
always loved this one
Jason Adams
WOW Corey you never cease to amaze me. Every one of your songs seem to touch my heart in some way. There are a handful of great song writers in this world and I put you right there with them. Jeffrey Steele, Eddie rabbit, shooter Jennings, kid Rock. I could mention some older guys too but you get the point. Some of your stuff makes me happy, sad, angry and at times just plain silly. You got what most don't. Please try to come to owensboro ky. We have a brand new civic center and I know you would sell out quick here. Keep it up. I love all of your stuff your songs even change my way of thinking sometimes. Peace and love to you and yours.
Jessica Lienard
Per usual, this is awesome Corey. Your lyrics, though it doesn't seem possible, continue to grow stronger and stronger. The good thing about your lyrics getting even better is that when I strive to write like you, even only getting half way there will be better than most. Keep rawking brutha!
Corey Smith
thx man!