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Lullabies for Parents Vol 1 & 2

by Rosie Thomas

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    A must have for your collection, and the perfect gift for any parent you know!
    Vol 1 & 2 together at last… as an album… as intended!

    This limited first edition is pressed on sea glass and transparent red split color vinyl and comes in a beautiful and unique (2 front covers) gatefold jacket, gorgeous photos, lyric sheet insert, and liner notes all in a reusable protective poly bag.

    🚨First Pressing Run Includes FREE Collectors Item "Life Is a Gas" Whoopee Cushion!
    (*while supplies last)

    Includes unlimited streaming of Lullabies for Parents Vol 1 & 2 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $25 USD or more 

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    - Signed Copy - of the aforementioned must have for your collection, and the perfect gift for any parent you know!
    (See above)

    🚨First Pressing Run Includes FREE Collectors Item "Life Is a Gas" Whoopee Cushion!
    (*while supplies last)

    Includes unlimited streaming of Lullabies for Parents Vol 1 & 2 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $35 USD or more 

     

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $10 USD  or more

     

1.
I’m guessing what it’s like to hold your hand I can feel your toes beneath my skin I am carrying you, I am carrying you Seems no matter where I go, you will go too Through the summer, leaves, and snow, it’s me and you I’m guessing what it’s like to hold you up Higher than a helium balloon I already love you, I already love you You’re the best thing I’ve created and I can't wait to tell you You already got ahold of me I’m glowing like a shooting star You never ever have to guess with me I’ll love you just for who you are I’m guessing what it’s like when school days start And know someday someone may break your heart I will be there for you whenever you want me to I hope you know you can always let me in (You can count on me) And that my love for you won’t change and has no end (You can count on me) I’m guessing what it’s like to let you go When your little hands grow ‘til they’re hard to hold I will be there for you whenever you want me to I hope you know you can always let me in You can count on me ‘cause I’m always here for you I’m always here for you, I’m always here for you Hope you remember to call home from time to time If you ever lose your song, I’ll give you mine
2.
We were as one For a moment in time And it seemed everlasting That you would always be mine Now you wanna be free So I'm letting you fly 'Cause I know in my heart, babe My love will never die, no You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Oh don't you know you can't escape me? Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby I ain't gonna cry no And I won't beg you to stay If you're determined to leave I will not stand in your way But hopefully You'll be back again 'Cause you know in your heart babe My love will never end, no You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Oh don't you know you can't escape me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
3.
Lyrics: I’m gonna try; I’m gonna try to hard I’ll try not to let you down. I’ll try not to break you heart. I’m gonna give; I’ll give this my best shot Pray that God fills you in; all the ways that I cannot CHORUS But I’m gonna fail. I’m just too flawed. I’m gonna feel, I’ve dropped the ball I’m gonna give; give you my all But even my best, even my best Won’t be good enough I’m gonna teach; Teach you how to be yourself In a world that tries with all its might To tempt us to be someone else I’m gonna hope, that it comes as no surprise That dreams will sometime let you down, And love requires compromise CHORUS But I’m gonna fail; I’m just too flawed. I’m gonna feel, I’ve dropped the ball I’m gonna give; give you my all But even my best, even my best Won’t be good enough I’m gonna wonder; what you really think about Too afraid of telling me, too ashamed to let it out
4.
LYRICS: Don’t know what I’m doing; winging it as I go Flying by the seat of my pants; counting up, so I don’t explode How when I’m so tired, you are so awake Will I find the strength to teach you Not to make the same mistakes I have made. Bet you can’t believe it, but I was small like you And I had mom and dad, and I thought the world revolved around me too. They were just doing their best; going off of what they knew. It’s hard when you see where they’ve failed you, and I wonder where I’ll fail you. But it’ll be alright. It’ll be alright I tell myself. Just like I tell you It’ll be alright and you’ll turn out fine I tell myself. Until I believe it’s true Time and time again, trying to give you all of my love Trying to make room for your daddy too; hoping that I have enough Afraid I’m gonna mess up. Sure I’m gonna let you down How do I teach you all the lessons in life, when I’m still tryin’a figure em out But it’ll be alright. (Everything will be alright) It’ll be alright. (everything will be just fine.) that’s what I tell myself. (Everything will be alright) Just like I tell you It’ll be alright (Everything will be alright) and you’ll turn out fine. (everything will be just fine.) I tell myself. (Everything will be alright) Until I believe it’s true Here I go again, screaming at the top of my lungs. Does holding your breath and counting to ten, really work for anyone? On and on I go, always giving into my doubts. Comparing myself to other mothers, figuring they’ve figured it out. But it’ll be alright. (Everything will be alright) It’ll be alright. (everything will be just fine.) that’s what I tell myself. (Everything will be alright) Just like I tell you It’ll be alright (Everything will be alright) and you’ll turn out fine. (everything will be just fine.) I tell myself. (Everything will be alright) Until I believe it’s true. Maybe in some ways, showing you my flaws, will make you kinder to yourself when you see yours And where I failed, and where I lack, Will you find were for your good when looking back. You ask me so many question, I have questions too Do you think you can always forgive me? Can I forgive myself too? _____________________________________________________________
5.
You'll be given love You'll be taken care of You'll be given love You have to trust it Maybe not from the sources Where you have poured yours Maybe not from the directions That you’ve been staring Turn your head around Look all around you All is full of love It’s all around you All is full of love (You have to trust it) All is full of love (It’s all around you) All is full of love (In every language) All is full of love, all is full of love Love, it’s all around Love, it’s all around All is full of love
6.
_____________________________________________________________ Always fight for the underdog to win Don’t lose sleep if you’re not fitting in Pour love upon others All race, creed, or color with compassion Look out for your brother Together find your rainbow connection Don’t lose heart if someone that you charmed turns you down (Don’t let it get you down. Don’t let it get you down) There’s oceans of fish, wait and see, and yours will come around (Just slow it down. Don’t rush being found) Notice all kinds of flowers, and how they are all tended to (As sure as the sun keeps rising) Trust the one up above will always take that kind of care of you Don’t seek fame or wealth or popularity (Got no time for that. No No No it always falls flat) Just follow your heart, trust your gut, and then go where it leads (Gotta trust where you’re at, can’t go wrong with that) Follow the swallows, and fly without fear, and so fast (Keep flying higher and higher) Enjoy the adventure The good with the bad Life’s a gas Chorus: Life is a gas Comes at you fast So quit talkin’ sass This too shall pass Right? Right? Try waking some miles in shoes that don’t belong to you (It’s not much to ask. Don’t take a pass) You might be surprised what they’ve been going through (Don’t forget to ask. You know people forget to ask) Always take chances Don’t sit in the past, let it pass (Just let the past roll past now) Time moves so fast, so take time to laugh Life’s a gas Chorus: Life is a gas Comes at you fast So quit talkin’ sass This too shall pass, Right? Life is a gas (Life is a gas) Comes at you fast (Comes at you fast) So quit talkin’ sass (Quit talkin’ sass) This too shall pass Life is a gas
7.
____________________________________________________________ Fly little crow High as a kite until you’re breathless Wild and bold like your mother’s clothes Little Rock may you roll Slow and steady like the Cumberland River May you wind down every road Ask me all kinds of questions I’ll tell you everything I know When I cannot find the answers I’ll help you find them on your own Tell them girls they’re more than pretty Keep those mean boys on their toes When you’re wrestling with Jesus May his love, with its push and shove be the thing you hold Twirl little girl Follow your heart, and be sure to guard it Take care where you cast your pearls Never settle little petal Use your voice and stand up tall Lead those flowers from the wall Ask me all kinds of questions I’ll tell you everything I know When I cannot find the answers I’ll help you find them on your own Teach them boys you’re more than pretty Keep those mean girls on their toes When you’re wrestling with Jesus May his love, with its push and shove be the thing you hold onto Ask me all kinds of questions I’ll tell you everything I know When I cannot find the answers I’ll help you find them on your own Tell them girls they're more than pretty Keep those mean boys on their toes When you’re wrestling with Jesus May his love, with its push and shove be the thing you hold onto
8.
When it’s my chance will I hear my call? When my turn arrives to drop from the sky Will I let myself fall? Will I make one splash? Will I move too slow? Will I be brave falling from space to the world down below? Oh I have so much to surrender Right from the start every breath of mine numbered But I know in my heart Where there’s risk there is splendor Falling from the clouds with all of my doubts Hoping every drop counts So ready or not when I'm next in line I’m gonna land, and trust that these hands can hold what is mine I know my plan may differ from yours But I won’t compare like the birds in the air we all got our own course. Oh, I have so much to surrender Right from the start every breath of mine numbered But I know in my heart Where there’s risk there is splendor Falling from the clouds with all of my doubts Hoping every drop counts Falling from the clouds with all of my doubts Hoping every drop counts
9.
_____________________________________________________________ Close your eyes Give me your hand darling Do you feel my heart beating Do you understand Do you feel the same Am I only dreaming Or is this burning an eternal flame I believe it’s meant to be darling I watch you when you are sleeping You belong to me Do you feel the same Am I only dreaming Or is this burning an eternal flame Call my name Sun shines through the rain A whole life so lonely Then you come and ease the pain I don’t want to lose this feeling oh Close your eyes Give me your hand darling Do you feel my heart beating Do you understand Do you feel the same Am I only dreaming Or is this burning an eternal flame? Close your eyes (Close your eyes) Give me your hand (do you understand) Close your eyes (Close your eyes) Give me your hand (Am I only dreaming) Close your eyes (Close your eyes) Give me your hand (You belong to me) Close your eyes (Close your eyes) Give me your hand (Am I only dreaming) Close your eyes (Close your eyes) Close your eyes You belong to me Close your eyes Close your eyes Close your eyes
10.
_________________________________________________________________ You’ve got to give a little Take a little And let your poor heart break a little That’s the story of That’s the glory of love You’ve got to laugh a little Cry a little Until the clouds roll by a little That’s the story of That’s the glory of love As long as there’s the two of us We’ve got the world and all its charms And when the world is through with us We’ve got each other’s arms You’ve got to win a little Lose a little And always have the blues a little That’s the story of That’s the glory of love My mama told me That’s the glory of love

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First Album in the Lullabies for Parents Series

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released October 6, 2023

Produced by Jeff Shoop
Engineered by Steven James Aguilar, Jeff Shoop
Additional Vocal Production by Steven James Aguilar
Tracks 1, 5-10 Mixed by Yuuki Matthews
Tracks 2, 3, 4 Mixed by Steven James Aguilar at Camp Coryell
Mastered by Ed Brooks at Resonant Mastering

Tracks 1, 4, 6, 7 Written by Rosie Thomas and Jeff Shoop
Track 3, 8 Written by Rosie Thomas
Track 2 Written by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal Jr.
Track 5 Written by Bjork
Track 9 Written by Billy Seinberg, Susanna Lee Hoffs, Tom Kelly
Track 10 Written by Billy Hill, DP, Ian Brown, Simon Johnson

All songs performed by Jeff Shoop and Rosie Thomas
-Drums, percussion, additional Moog by James McAlister
-Additional Synth Track 10 by Goldie Rose Shoop
-Guest Vocalists Track 2 by The Shins, Sufjan Stevens, Josh Ottum
-Guest Vocalists Track 5 by Sufjan Stevens, The Shins, Iron & Wine, Alexi Murdoch, Audrey Assad, William Fitzsimmons, Kanene Pipkin, Charity Thielen, Dawn Landes, Denison Witmer, Josh Ottum, Kyshona Armstrong, Beau Jennings, Kevin Brace, Alvie Shoop, Buster Shoop
-Guest Vocals Track 6 by Josh Ottum, Jeff Shoop
-Guest Vocals Track 7 by Iron & Wine
-Guest Vocals Track 9 by William Fitzsimmons, Denison Witmer
-Guest Vocals Track 10 by Buster Shoop, Alvie Shoop

Art Direction and Design by Jeff Shoop
Photos by Lindsey Patkos

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