Thursday, March 5, 2009

Let the Sun Shine In

The song "Open Up Your Heart and Let the Sun Shine In" means a few different things to me. As a child, I only knew the chorus, and I thought it was mainly about being positive, optimistic and open. Upon looking up the entire lyrics to this song, however, there's a whole new meaning for me.

Something important to know about me is that I am an atheist. I grew up going to a Catholic school and celebrating Christmas, Easter and various saints days with my family. I've been baptized, confirmed and married in the Catholic church, and I have had my pumpkin baptized as well. I also teach her Christian morals. I go to church from time to time, especially since the birth of my daughter. Yet I am not a believer. And I am comfortable with this, even if it is a secret that I keep from some people. However, since becoming a mother, I have marvelled at how miraculous life is. And with reading about people's stories of suffering and loss, in particular of their children, and being amazed by their faith in God, well, sometimes I wonder if I really am a non-believer. I guess maybe I am becoming more 'open' to God. And I'm beginning to let the sun shine in.



Open Up Your Heart and Let the Sun Shine In

Mommy told me something
A little kid should know
It's all about the devil
And I've learned to hate him so
She said he causes trouble
When you let him in the room,
He will never ever leave you
If your heart is filled with gloom.

So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Smilers never lose
And frowners never win
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Open up your heart
and let the sun shine in.

When you are unhappy
The devil wears a grin
But oh, he starts to running
When the light comes pouring in
I know he'll be unhappy
'Cause I'll never wear a frown
Maybe if we keep on smiling
He'll get tired of hanging 'round.

If I forget to say my prayers
The devil jumps with glee
But he feels so awful
When he sees me on my knees
So if you're full of trouble
And you never seem to win
Just open up your heart
and let the sun shine in.

So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Smilers never lose
And frowners never win
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Open up your heart
And let the sun shine in.


Just me,

Porscha

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