This weeks song here: https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=13864413
Max and Rose are two of my three grand-kids. The third one, Sunny, was born after the song was written but we love her just as much. And the reason for sharing this right now (and the reason I haven't posted for the last couple of weeks) is that we just finished up vacation time. First time we have been all together as a family since before Covid hit us. And it was awesome! Missing them all already.
The song was obviously inspired by my grand-kids. and, yes, it is kind of 'homely' and even has Nana singing along as well. There is a place for music at the heart of my family. I would advance the argument that not all music needs to be evaluated by commercial potential. It is fine to write and play those songs that just mean a whole lot to you., because they are uniquely yours!
The song has a reggae-ish vibe, partly inspired UB40's version of the theme for the kids program ' You and Me' that we used to watch when our children were their children's age. Songs and stories were always included.
Each program featured a four-minute sketch with Cosmo and Dibs (friends of an uncategorizable animal species) about an area of child interest: sharing, eating, arguing, bullying, sleeping, bereavement, dressing up, being silly, having a row, make-believe, making poetry – there were no limits! I suspect that may often be the same with conversations between grandparents and grandchildren. It can be an interesting relationship.
right now all I can say is that it has been a great couple of weeks. It is amazing to see how quickly little people grow! Play and make believe is so important to child development. I suspect it is just as important for adult development, whatever the age, as well.
So... everybody... young and old... play on :-)
The Rose and Max Song
© Adrian J. Pratt/December 13 2018.
Rose and Max, Max and Rose,
Love you both from your head to your toes.
Princess and prince, Prince and princess
Couldn’t love you more, couldn’t love you less.
See you growing up, watch you growing strong,
We’re here for you as life rolls along.
GrandAd and Nana, Nana and GrandAd
Know you’re the best gift they ever had.
Rose and Max, Max and Rose,
Love you both from your head to your toes.
Princess and prince, Prince and princess
Couldn’t love you more, couldn’t love you less.
Dance and sing, Sing and dance,
We’ll be with you when we get the chance.
Learn and play, Play and learn
Every time we leave, we want to return.
Rose and Max, Max and Rose,
Love you both from your head to your toes.
Princess and prince, Prince and princess
Couldn’t love you more, couldn’t love you less.
Always good to be with you.
Hope we see you soon!
Mum and Dad, Dad and Mum,
When we are together, we have so much fun.
Prayers and love, Love and prayers
Thinking about precious times yet to share.
Rose and Max, Max and Rose,
Love you both from your head to your toes.
Princess and prince, Prince and princess
Couldn’t love you more, couldn’t love you less.
Couldn’t love you more, couldn’t love you less.
Couldn’t love you more, couldn’t love you less.