Friends, Romans, Countrymen…

I return to this blog after a long hiatus with the plan still being to move forward with creating the album of songs for which I have created “demo” versions.

However… As I meditate on the words I will say to our guests in my upcoming role as Father of the Bride, the themes of welcoming, thankfulness and celebration (good times… come on!) are much on my mind. And while I have had thoughts and seeded other potential new songs that I have not mentioned “in this space,” I decided to share the thoughts of a new song, “You Are Welcome.”

Welcoming new family & guests will be part of the wedding, but I look to incorporate welcoming of immigrants and “all good people” (most of us? YES!) in the song.
As I am vacationing, I have only my ukulele & Stylophone, so I’m not sure how far I’ll get with the melody, but here are some lyrical thoughts/snippets/ideas:

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You Are Welcome

(You)
You may not be welcome there
but you are welcome here
unless you cannot control your hate
master it and not those to which you direct it and maybe we can talk

(We)
We are grateful
– for you(r) – company –
– to know you, celbrate with you

(They)
Though some may attempt to bar you

(Us/All)
[Lyrics TBD :)]

– No thanks to me (in the vein of Jack Nicholson’s character in “As Good as It Gets” – No thank yous – no thanks necessary)
– loving (the best I/we can?)
– bring your unique gifts/talents
– join us/the family/the celebration
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My hope is that this is a welcome return.

Thanks.
-Edvark