Influenced b… Read Full Bio ↴The music of James Daniel Emmanuel, known as J.D. Emmanuel.
Influenced by the organ works of Terry Riley and the kosmische school of Krautrock, and rendered with a uniquely personal warmth, Emmanuel's work stands out as something singular in the world of early bedroom electronics.
Described by Emmanuel as "Electronic Minimal", Emmanuel's musical style is to first create a foundation using cyclic, poly rhythmic music, then build several layers of improvised leads and rhythms. The style is based on his deep jazz background influenced by his study of minimal music by such composers as Terry Riley, Philip Glass and Steve Reich.
Emmanuel also sees his music as "Electronic Meditation", used to focus the mind.
Prayer
J.D. Emmanuel Lyrics
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I know this pain will fade
And I won't regret anything about this day
When your fingers wrap around my finger
I know my breath won't stay
In awe and wonder at this gift of you today
And this love I feel for you is real is true
So amazing
Beyond my wildest dreams
Absolutely life changing
What I've seen
So when I hold you in my arms my child
I know this pain will fade
And I won't regret anything about this day
When your fingers wrap around my finger
I know my breath won't stay
In awe and wonder at this gift of you today
And I know that I would never want to change
This day
The lyrics to J.D. Emmanuel's song "Prayer" convey a deep sense of love and fulfillment that come with the gift of a child. Holding a child in their arms, the singer feels a profound connection to their offspring, and the pain of the past fades away. The joy of the present moment is accentuated by the child's touch, wrapping their fingers around the singer's finger, evoking a solemn sense of wonder and appreciation for the gift of life. The love that the singer feels for their child is true, and it is beyond their wildest dreams. This love is life-changing, and the singer could never imagine wanting to change anything about this day.
Overall, the lyrics to "Prayer" are a tender expression of the beauty of life and the connection between parent and child. The singer's emotion toward their child is palpable, and their love for them is a grounding force, eliminating any pain from the past and allowing them to focus solely on the immense beauty and grace of the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
When I hold you in my arms my child
Feeling your presence soothes me.
I know this pain will fade
I am aware that any pain or negativity will eventually dissipate.
And I won't regret anything about this day
I will have no remorse for experiencing this moment with you.
When your fingers wrap around my finger
I am grateful for the moment when you hold my hand with yours.
I know my breath won't stay
I realize that life is transient and nothing stays forever.
In awe and wonder at this gift of you today
I am amazed at the beauty of having you in my life.
And this love I feel for you is real is true
My affection for you is genuine and sincere.
So amazing
You are extraordinary in every sense of the word.
And this love I feel for you is real
My feelings towards you are authentic and heartfelt.
Beyond my wildest dreams
You have exceeded any expectations I had for you.
Absolutely life changing
You have altered my life in the best way possible.
What I've seen
The experience of having you has allowed me to see the world differently.
So when I hold you in my arms my child
Once again, feeling your presence is comforting.
And I know that I would never want to change
I am content with the way things are and wouldn't want things to be any different.
This day
Today, the day we share this moment together.
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Written by: Sarah Johnson
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