He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him twelve gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".
Denver starred in films and several notable television specials in the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music. He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007. Denver was an avid pilot and died at the age of 53 in a single-fatality crash of his personal experimental aircraft.
Welcome To My Morning
John Denver Lyrics
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Welcome to my day
I'm the one responsible
I made it just this way
To make myself some pictures
See what they might bring
I think I made it perfectly
I wouldn't change a thing
Welcome to my happiness
You know it makes me smile
And it pleases me to have you here
For just a little while
While we open up the spaces
Try to break some chains
And if the truth is told
They will never come again
Welcome to my evening
The closing of the day
I could try a million times
Never find a better way
To tell you that I love you
And all the songs I play
Are to thank you for allowing me
Inside this lovely day
Welcome to my morning
Welcome to my day
Yes, I'm the one responsible
I made it just this way
To make myself some pictures
And see what they might bring
I think I made it perfectly
I wouldn't change a thing
The song "Farewell Andromeda" by John Denver is a mix of gratitude and appreciation for the things that bring us joy and happiness. It's a song that lyrically looks at life through a positive and optimistic lens. The first verse is an invitation to the listener to experience the singer's viewpoint - "Welcome to my morning, welcome to my day" - and how they are the one who made their day perfect. The singer takes ownership for their day, stating that they are responsible for the way things have turned out.
The singer then goes on to express their joy, saying "Welcome to my happiness, you know it makes me smile." They express pleasure in having someone present to share in their happiness, even if it's only for a little while. The following lines about "opening up spaces" and "breaking chains" seem to imply a desire to break free from any negative or limiting aspects of life. The singer emphasizes that once we are free from them, they will never come back.
The third verse returns to the theme of welcome, this time to the evening and the close of the day. The singer uses the metaphor of trying a million times to find a better way to express their love and gratitude for the person the song is dedicated to, but ultimately there is no better way. All the music played is a way to say thank you for being allowed to be a part of such a lovely day. The song ends as it begins, with the repeated refrain "Welcome to my morning, welcome to my day" and the emphasis on personal responsibility for creating a perfect day.
Overall, this song is a celebration of life - its ups and downs, joys and sorrows, and the power of personal responsibility to make our lives what we want them to be. It's a reminder to appreciate the small things that make up our days and to say thank you to the people who make them special.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to my morning
Come join me in my start of the day
Welcome to my day
Welcome to my entire day
I'm the one responsible
I am the only person accountable for my life
I made it just this way
I created and designed my life exactly as it is
To make myself some pictures
To imagine a life that I want
See what they might bring
To discover what my life could be by exploring my imagination and dreams
I think I made it perfectly
I designed my life exactly as I wanted it to be
I wouldn't change a thing
There is nothing in my life that I would alter
Welcome to my happiness
Welcome to my state of joy
You know it makes me smile
You make me happy
And it pleases me to have you here
I am glad to have you present
For just a little while
Even for a brief moment
While we open up the spaces
While we remove any barriers between us
Try to break some chains
Attempt to remove any hindrances from our relationship
And if the truth is told
If we are honest with ourselves
They will never come again
Those same hindrances will never arise again
Welcome to my evening
Welcome to the end of my day
The closing of the day
Day's close
I could try a million times
Even if I tried repeatedly
Never find a better way
I wouldn't discover a better way to say
To tell you that I love you
How much I love and cherish you
And all the songs I play
The music I create
Are to thank you for allowing me
Thank you for giving me an opportunity
Inside this lovely day
To be a part of this beautiful and unique day
Lyrics © Alfred, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC INC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN DENVER
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