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Peter Breinholt Biography
Songwriter Peter Breinholt has been delighting audiences with his self-styled acoustic music for more than a decade. He has sold out every major concert hall in his home state of Utah many times over, including Kingsbury Hall, The Tuacahn Red Rock Amphitheater, The Sundance Amphitheater, Thanksgiving Point, the de Jong Concert Hall, among others. His credits also include six albums, a concert DVD, guitar songbooks, film scores, Pearl Awards, songwriting awards, and concerts with several symphony orchestras and choirs, including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Here's how it all began: Born in Pennsylvania, Peter taught himself to play piano and guitar. Around the age of 11 he began writing his own songs. Later, as a college student in Utah, he was persuaded to rent a Salt Lake recording studio and track some of his compositions. Never doing more than two takes during those sessions, the resulting recording is raw and unpolished, which may be one reason the album proved so successful. "It became an underground classic on Utah college campuses" wrote Salt Lake Magazine. The album eventually became one of the best-selling, independently released CDs ever in the state, almost entirely by word of mouth. "If you haven't heard of Peter Breinholt" the Event Magazine wrote of it's success, "you've been out in the frigid cold. He's the closest thing Utah has to a music phenomenon." Since then, his music has spread around the globe, seemingly by itself. He has performed everywhere from New York to Los Angeles, from Spokane to San Antonio. You can find more information at his website at www.peterbreinholt.com.
First Song
Peter Breinholt Lyrics
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To live and love
And carry this song
So my now my soul
Can I talk to the angels
And follow their words
Can I trust in my love and hands
As they hold
I don't know
And I don't know
Li li li whoa
Li li li whoa
So drive
Let us talk about anything
Cause I do the talking most of the time
Well we came to the house
And you let yourself in
And you tried not to break
But you said with a grin
I don't mind
And I don't mind
Li li li li li li li
Li li li li li li li
And I heard it yesterday
She won't be on your way
Take yourself away
And I feel fine
Cause I with the lady
She circles around me
So take your time
While she is lovely
And lately it's all I can see
Well you jumped on a bus
And it started to rain
And you swore not to laugh
But you blew it again
I don't mind
And I don't mind
Li li li li li li
Li li li li li li de di
Li li li li li li de di
Li li li li li li de di
Whoa oh oh oh
Whoa oh
In Peter Breinholt’s song, “First Song,” the singer asks for guidance in navigating the complexities of life and love. The song is a conversation with oneself, an internal monologue that poses questions and yearns for answers. The first stanza sets the tone, where the artist asks for direction on how to “live and love” while carrying his song. He beseeches his soul, questioning why it should give up so soon. In the second stanza, the artist wonders if he can follow the angels’ words and trust in his love and hands. He doesn’t know the answer to his questions, but he is willing to try. The refrain, “li li li whoa,” is a call to action, asking the listener to join him on this journey of discovery.
As the song progresses, it takes on a more optimistic tone. The artist acknowledges that life can be challenging, but he doesn’t mind. In the third stanza, he talks about a lady who “circles around” him, and lately, she’s all he can see. The final stanza talks about someone who jumps on a bus, and it starts to rain. They accidentally blow it again, but the artist still doesn’t mind. Instead, he continues to sing his refrain, a reminder that he is not alone on this journey.
The song is a beautiful tribute to the human experience. It captures the complexity of navigating life, love, and all the emotions that come with them. It shows that while the journey can be challenging, there can also be moments of beauty and grace. “First Song” is an invitation to embrace the journey, to ask questions, to seek guidance, and to enjoy the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me the way
I need guidance and direction in my life
To live and love
I want to experience and enjoy life's pleasures
And carry this song
I want to create and share my art with the world
So my now my soul
I am seeking fulfillment and contentment in my soul
Why give up so soon
I am questioning my ability to persevere through difficult times
Can I talk to the angels
I wonder if there are divine beings who can provide guidance
And follow their words
I am open to receiving and obeying spiritual guidance
Can I trust in my love and hands
I question whether I am capable of achieving my desires
As they hold
I wonder whether my abilities will suffice to realize my aspirations
I don't know
I am unsure of my abilities and future prospects
Li li li whoa
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So drive
I am willing to take action towards achieving my goals
Let us talk about anything
I am open to discussing any subject
Cause I do the talking most of the time
I tend to dominate conversations
Well we came to the house
I recount an experience of visiting a house with someone
And you let yourself in
The other person entered the house first
And you tried not to break
The other person was cautious
But you said with a grin
The other person joked about not breaking anything
I don't mind
I am fine with the situation
Li li li li li li li
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And I heard it yesterday
I recall something I heard the previous day
She won't be on your way
Someone else will not be a hindrance to achieving my goals
Take yourself away
I need to remove myself from negative influences
And I feel fine
I am content with my decision
Cause I with the lady
I am happy with the person I am with
She circles around me
I am in love with this person
So take your time
I advise the other person to be patient
While she is lovely
I praise my loved one's beauty
And lately it's all I can see
I am preoccupied with my affection for my loved one
Well you jumped on a bus
I recount an experience of accompanying someone who boarded a bus
And it started to rain
It started raining during the bus ride
And you swore not to laugh
The other person tried to hold back laughter
But you blew it again
The other person was unable to control their laughter
Li li li li li li
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Li li li li li li de di
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Whoa oh oh oh
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Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.