Gratitude
Seán Keane Lyrics

The summer haze
The warm and hazy weather is beginning to fill up the tired and inactive valleys.

Is rising from the sleepy valleys
The haze is emerging, emerging from the valleys that were once in hibernation.

Van the man
We listen to the music of Van Morrison, also known as Van the Man.

Is on the radio
His songs are played on the radio station we're tuned into.

Turning it up
We enhance the volume of the radio to enjoy the music even more.

We sing
We begin singing along with the music, expressing our joy.

And we laugh
The melodies of the music bring us joy and laughter.

We get lost in conversation
We become engrossed in meaningful conversations, exchanging thoughts and ideas.

Then we get lost
We become so involved in the conversation that we lose sense of our whereabouts.

We find the coast road
We discover the path leading to the coast.

Winding through bend and brow
This path takes us through several curves and turns, up and down the terrain.

To mountains tumbling headlong into the sea
We eventually arrive where rugged mountains abruptly meet the ocean.

To wave after wave of silver rock and salty water
From where we stand we can see endless lines of shining rocks in the sea illuminated by the sun, and hear the sound of waves rushing into shore.

The master's hand
The all-powerful and skilled hand of the creator.

Paints broad brushstrokes
Gently and strategically adding planes of colour across the landscape.

With light and mist
Using light and mist to create a beautiful and mysterious view.

A majestic arc over the coast road
A grand and impressive halo embracing the coastal path.

We drive through a summer shower
As we continue our journey, in the midst of summer, we drive through a light rainfall.

To a glorious vista
We ultimately reach an awe-inspiring sight.

Of golden sands
We witness beautiful golden sand under the clear sky.

And rugged cliff face
We also see a rough and steep formation of rocks.

We are surrounded by the beauty
We are immersed in the stunning scenery around us.

And the power of nature
We have an appreciation for the strength and influence that nature holds.

Grateful
We are grateful for the opportunity to experience such natural beauty.

In the dying light
At sunset, as the light gradually fades.

We stumble over rocks and boulders
We walk clumsily across the rough stones and boulders.

To a tiny sandy kingdom
We make it to a small area of beach covered in sand.

And convince ourselves
We feel in our hearts that we have ownership of this brief moment.

That it's ours and ours alone
We believe that only we can lay claim to this spot.

And with a yard of driftwood
Using a length of wood that has washed ashore and lies in the sand.

As a pencil
It serves as our writing utensil.

Inside the biggest heart
Within the most significant part of the sand.

I write 'I love you'
We use this moment to express our love for someone special.