I had the melody to this song long before the lyrics, however, when the right experience came along (losing a job) - it gave the impetus for the quiet, caring lyrics. This song represents for me the best of what relationships are about - the ability to be with one another through difficult transitions without false reassurance, but with a genuine commitment to being present with the confidence that no matter what happens, we can handle it "as long as its me.... and you..."
lyrics
Blessed Assurance
Will you come home tonight,
Rest your head on my shoulder,
Will you come home tonight,
Let me help you know that life’s okay,
Just for today.
I’ll rub your tired feet and hands,
And later we’ll make other plans,
For life.
Will you come squeeze my hand,
Feel my strength inside you,
Will you come squeeze my hand,
I’ll hold you tight and never let you go,
Just so you know.
You’re not alone in where you are,
We’ve gone through worse and we’ve not that far,
To go.
Will you come sit with me,
Take a sip of this drink and sit by me,
Will you come sit with me,
Drink the comfort of this love you know,
You’re never alone,
We’ll take this journey day by day,
And never let this love slip away,
That we know.
Uncertain and majestic, the twists and turns abound,
Once we think we have our vision then we learn we’re upside down,
Faithful to unknowing, we believe in what we've found,
Reaching for the stars we’re finding diamonds on the ground.
And so it goes.
Will you come lay with me,
Hear my breath, hear my heartbeat,
Will you come lay with me,
Hear the calm I share with you for life,
For all of my life,
Though life’s not always what it seems,
You can count on me to make your dreams,
Come true,
As long as it’s me,
And you.
credits
from Singles,
released February 1, 2019
Home recording - All instruments and vocal - Bill Milford
Inspiration - Joann Scott Milford
Bill Milford lives in Tallahassee, FL. He performed professionally during his 20's and still plays out occasionally. He
has performed with Barb Siftar, Lindy Hearne, Lynn
Adler, Chris Peters, Gail Nickse, Fred Griffeth, Richie Summa, and many other fine artists. He made dozens of dollars during his folk career so he offers his recordings without charge....more
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