With guitar in hand, Craig can turn any setting into an intimate affair, infusing his music and lyrics with an uncompromising humanism rarely seen in today's production-heavy climate.
Craig makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is. Don't be surprised if one day you find yourself enjoying one of Craig's renowned shows in the comfort of your own living room.
In 2012, Cardiff was nominated for a Juno Award for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Solo, and for a Canadian Folk Music Award as Contemporary Singer of the Year.
For more information, tour dates, and music, please visit the official Craig Cardiff site.
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To Be Safe Loved & Home
Craig Cardiff Lyrics
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To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home
Toss a coin into the Air and
Then you′ll see what you care about
What your heart, what your heart believes in
And well I know sad and this is not sad
I know tired, this is not tired
Three things to me
To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home
To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home
Mind my Monkeys, not my circus
I believe that you, what you deserve
All that heart
And well I know sad and this is not sad
I know tired, this is not tired
On me is for you to sing
Three things to me
To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home
To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home
And all the times you turn on the radio up, oh drown the static
Ohh all the times you humm your hate
And well I know sad well this is not sad
I know tired, this is not tired
On me is for you to sing
Three things to me
To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home
To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home
To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home
To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home
The lyrics of Craig Cardiff's song "To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home" seem to convey the idea of finding one's true priorities and understanding what truly matters in life. The first few lines suggest the idea of reflecting on what matters most to oneself. The imagery of tossing a coin and seeing what one cares about indicates the idea of taking a chance and discovering one's true desires.
The lyrics of the song then shift to a more positive and reassuring tone, with the singer expressing his belief that everyone deserves safety, love, and a place to call home. The line "Mind my Monkeys, not my circus" could be interpreted as a reminder to focus on one's own concerns and not get overly involved in others' problems. The repeated chorus of "To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home" emphasizes the importance of these three things in life.
The final lines of the song are somewhat ambiguous, with the reference to humming one's hate and drowning out the static of the radio. It could be interpreted as a call to tune out negativity and focus on positive things, or as a sign that even amidst difficult times, safety, love and a sense of home are still important.
Overall, Craig Cardiff's "To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home" offers a comforting message of hope, reminding listeners of the importance of finding the things that truly matter in life.
Line by Line Meaning
To Be Safe, To Be Loved, To Be Home
These are the three important things that bring a sense of comfort and belonging.
Toss a coin into the Air and
Reflect on what truly matters to you
Then you’ll see what you care about
If you pay attention, your heart will reveal what you truly care about
What your heart, what your heart believes in
Your heart knows what you believe in and what makes you happy
And well I know sad and this is not sad
The singer recognizes sadness but this song is not meant to be sad
I know tired, this is not tired
The singer understands what it means to be tired, but this song is not meant to be exhausting
On me is for you to sing
The singer’s responsibility is to perform the song and it’s up to the listener to interpret its meaning
Mind my Monkeys, not my circus
The singer is asking the listener to focus on the important things, not distractions
I believe that you, what you deserve
The singer believes that the listener deserves happiness and everything that comes with it
All that heart
The singer recognizes the importance of following your heart
And all the times you turn on the radio up, oh drown the static
The singer acknowledges how people often try to avoid negative thoughts and distractions by tuning them out
Ohh all the times you humm your hate
The singer recognizes people’s tendency to vent their frustrations
Writer(s): Craig Cardiff
Contributed by Alex V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pinupjoy
Love this ! Great job ❤️
Jacqueline Kirk
Love this so much 😍
Joseph Mcqueen
amazing song, i loved it!
Sonic More Music
We're really loving this new video...Thanks Craig!
Me Myself and I
This is awesome!
jadrat
he's good he even made a song about my class mates
Amanda Cascaes
muito bom mse
ARMITA
This guy is so nice made a song about my class
Raiden Thai
He rote a song about me in class. REALLY lovin it ?
Ott sebby
Im making a song with him right now