Thankful
The Juicebox Jukebox Lyrics


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Everybody gets a heart
Everybody gets a soul
Everybody gets a mind
To let them know

That we can be smart
And we can be kind
And we can be living by giving and loving all the time

So on the days when it's feeling tough
And it seems like you don't have enough, well

Let's be thankful for our friends and family
And grateful for the air that we breathe
And appreciate everything that we have today
(Hey) let's be generous to anyone who less than us
It's good to be compassionate
'Cause ever since the day you were born, yeah
You've got a lot to be thankful for
Yeah, we've got a lot to be thankful for

Everybody gets the land
And everybody gets a seed
So everybody lend a hand
To those in need

'Cause we can be nice (we can be nice)
We can all share
And we can keep be growing together
It's better when everyone cares

So on the days when it's feeling tough
And it seems like you don't have enough, well

Let's be thankful for our friends and family
And grateful for the air that we breathe
And appreciate everything that we have today
(Hey) let's be generous to anyone who less than us
It's good to be compassionate
'Cause ever since the day you were born, yeah
You've got a lot to be thankful for
Yeah, we've got a lot to be thankful for

So, what are you thankful for?
I'm thankful for my family (I am thankful for my neighbors)
I'm thankful for my dog (I am thankful for the food I have to eat)
I'm thankful for my heart (I am thankful for my grandma and grandpa)
I'm thankful for my teacher (I am thankful for my house)
We're thankful for the Earth

So on the days when it's feeling tough
And it seems like you don't have enough, well

Let's be thankful for our friends and family
And grateful for the air that we breathe
And appreciate everything that we have today
(Hey) let's be generous to anyone who less than us
It's good to be compassionate
'Cause ever since the day you were born, yeah
You've got a lot to be thankful for (thankful)
Yeah, we've got a lot to be thankful for (thankful)

Uh-huh, we've got a lot to be thankful for (appreciate)
Yeah, we've got a lot to be thankful for (hey)




Alright, we've got a lot to be thankful for
Yeah, we've got a lot to be thankful for...

Overall Meaning

The Juicebox Jukebox's song "Thankful" is a cheerful and inspiring tune about gratitude. The song emphasizes that everyone has a heart, soul, and mind no matter who they are. The song encourages listeners to be smart, kind and to live by giving and loving. Even on tough days, the song suggests focusing on things that should be appreciated: friends, family, the air we breathe, and anything we have today. The song urges listeners to be generous and compassionate towards those who have less than us, and to lend a hand to those in need. Overall, the song is a reminder that there is always something to be thankful for.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody gets a heart
Every person has the capacity to love and care for others


Everybody gets a soul
Every person has a unique and valuable essence that makes them who they are


Everybody gets a mind
Every person has the ability to think and reason, which can help them make good choices


To let them know
These things are important to remember about ourselves and others


That we can be smart
We are capable of learning and making good decisions


And we can be kind
We can show compassion and empathy towards others


And we can be living by giving and loving all the time
We can live our lives in a way that is generous and full of love towards those around us


Let's be thankful for our friends and family
We should express gratitude for the people who love and support us


And grateful for the air that we breathe
We should appreciate the essential things that keep us alive


And appreciate everything that we have today
We should recognize the abundance in our lives and not take it for granted


(Hey) let's be generous to anyone who less than us
We should give to those who have less than we do


It's good to be compassionate
Showing empathy and kindness towards others is a positive thing


'Cause ever since the day you were born, yeah
From the moment we enter the world, we have much to be grateful for


You've got a lot to be thankful for
We should focus on the blessings in our lives


Everybody gets the land
Every person has a right to a place to live


And everybody gets a seed
Every person has the potential to grow and thrive


So everybody lend a hand
We should help each other out when we can


To those in need
Especially to those who are struggling or have less than we do


We can be nice (we can be nice)
We can choose to be kind and friendly towards others


We can all share
We can give of our time, resources, and talents to make the world a better place


And we can keep be growing together
By working together and supporting each other, we can keep improving


It's better when everyone cares
A caring and supportive community is a better place to live


So, what are you thankful for?
We should regularly take time to consider the things we are grateful for


We're thankful for the Earth
We should appreciate and take care of the planet we live on


Uh-huh, we've got a lot to be thankful for
There is much in our lives to be grateful for


Alright, we've got a lot to be thankful for
Let's focus on the positive and be grateful for all we have


Yeah, we've got a lot to be thankful for...
Gratitude can help us appreciate our lives and find joy in everyday moments




Writer(s): Richard Lee Smallwood

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