JW – A friend and I were discussing very normal 20-something life questions and quandaries, along with some heavy hardships we'd both recently had in our lives. Looking around at the world, so much of it has felt as though it's been in chaos. But amidst the chaos, there is still the chance to be thankful for breath, for relationships, for what we DO have... and that's what the song is about: honestly remaining grateful and present.
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Charmed Life
Joy Williams Lyrics
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Don't you even think about going anywhere
Stay where you are
Open up your eyes to what's already there
What I'm about to tell ya
What I'm about to say
Don't even let it throw ya
It just might change your day
Charmed life
You and I
Charmed life
Oh oh ho ho
oh oh ho ho
oh oh ho ho
There's a well-lit sky
hanging over everyone that's walking by
It's plain to see
what we got is coloring a world of black and white
Don't even let it fool ya
We got everything we need
Don't even let it throw ya
I know it's hard to believe
We're living in a charmed life
Charmed life
You and I
Charmed life
Oh oh ho ho
Oh oh ho ho
Oh oh ho
It's easier said than done
It's true it's true
But count your kisses one by one
We're living proof
We're living in a
Charmed life
Charmed life
You and I
Charmed life
Oh oh ho ho
Charmed life
Charmed life
You and I
Charmed life
Oh oh ho ho
Oh oh ho ho
Oh oh ho ho
Ho ho ho
Just sit tight
Don't you even think about going anywhere
In Joy Williams's song Charmed Life, she urges the listener to pause and appreciate the beauty of their present existence. She implores them to stay where they are and take in the world around them, to open up their eyes and observe the colors of their life that are often missed or taken for granted. She reminds them that they are living a charmed life, one that is full of wonder and everything they need, even though it may be hard to believe at times. Williams tells the listener not to let their circumstances fool them and to count their blessings one by one, for they are living proof of the charmed life they lead.
At its core, Charmed Life is an uplifting track designed to remind us that we can find beauty and joy in the world around us, no matter how difficult or challenging things may seem. It encourages us to take a deep breath and appreciate the good things we have, rather than focusing on our troubles. It's about recognizing the charmed moments in our lives, even if they seem few and far between. The song highlights the importance of gratitude and taking the time to notice the things that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Just sit tight
Stay calm and relaxed
Don't you even think about going anywhere
Stay where you are and don't move
Stay where you are
Remain in your current situation
Open up your eyes to what's already there
Be aware of the good things around you
What I'm about to tell ya
Listen carefully to what I am going to say
What I'm about to say
Pay attention to my words
Don't even let it throw ya
Don't let it upset or disturb you
It just might change your day
It could make your day better
We're living in a charmed life
We are lucky to have such a good life
Oh oh ho ho
An expression of joy
There's a well-lit sky
A clear sky with stars shining
Hanging over everyone that's walking by
Visible to all who pass by
It's plain to see
Obvious to anyone who looks
What we got is coloring a world of black and white
The good things we have make life more colorful
Don't even let it fool ya
Don't be fooled by appearances
We got everything we need
We have all that we require
I know it's hard to believe
It can be difficult to accept
It's easier said than done
It's simpler to talk about than to do
But count your kisses one by one
Be grateful for the small things
We're living proof
We are evidence of a good life
Charmed life
A fortunate existence
Writer(s): Joy Yetton, Trent Dabbs Copyright: Spudnut Music, Songs Of A.T.O. Records, Triple Fire Music, Southside Independent Music Publishing, Shankel Songs, WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Brooklyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
oriahna johnson
I love this song!
bella贝拉拉
love this song！
I am that girl
ღ = you and I