A song that plays out like a lullaby, “Little One” is as precious as the little ones it sings of and sings to - including the little one in all of us. With whimsical sounding piano, an acoustic guitar and synthesized cello sounds behind her, Jessica Leia sings with rich, heartfelt vocals, a sweet ballad that sounds like something Mary Poppins might sing to Jane and Michael as they drift off to dream.
lyrics
Verse 1
Little one, do you see all that I don't? I'm just wondering
If you see the angels next to me. That's gotta be why you keep smiling
They're gonna say that you're wrong, but you stay strong, you stay strong
'Cause what you see, well it's real and the day is gonna come when it's revealed
... So just trust what you feel
Chorus 1
'Cause little one, you've got it all inside
If you get confused just close your eyes
And let it go, don't be afraid to let your imagination roll
And don't worry 'bout what they say ‘cause they will follow when you lead
Verse 2
Little one, will you teach all that you know? 'Cause I keep forgetting
How to just make believe. But you and I know we're not pretending
When we dance on the sea and we fly on the breeze
Come along, we'll take a ride on and on somewhere inside a beam of light
... And you can show me all the sites
Chorus 2
'Cause little one, you remember more than I
And if you held my hand, then I might
Let go long enough of my fear and mistrust to see a place I've been
‘Cause I'd like to go there again and I will follow where you lead
released April 23, 2023
* Jessica Leia on Vocals and Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Synth
* Mixed and Mastered by Dean Kattari
* Produced by Dean Kattari and Jessica Leia
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