From the recording Honesty and Chocolate
Another song that I’ve had for some time - but it never seemed to fit my previous albums - this time, with Cathy’s lovely backing vocals, I felt it belonged. Inspired by the sight of a very young child splashing in a puddle on a showery day - somebody enjoying whatever life brought her - something that made me think…
Lyrics
I’m a child in summer rain, with a ladybird umbrella
I’m the rider on the plains, I’m an ordinary fellow
Growing underneath the sun,
Knowing every little thing is Wonderful
I’m a captain of a ship, I’m the little rock Gibraltar
I’m the ticking of a clock, I’m a bucket full of water
Growing underneath the sky,
Knowing every little sigh is Wonderful
You’re my first one & my last thought, you’re the order of the day
You’re the alpha and omega, you’re the one who makes it stay so wonderful
I’m a shimmer on the sea, I’m the blue sky in the winter
I’m an unexpected gift, I’m the remedy for splinters
Growing underneath the earth,
Knowing every little birth is Wonderful
You’re my first one & my last thought, you’re the order of the day
You’re the alpha and omega, you’re the one who makes it stay so wonderful
I’m the reason you’re alive, I’m the penny in your pocket
I’m the beating of your heart, I’m the season on your rocket
Growing underneath the earth,
Knowing every little birth is Wonderful
Growing underneath the sky,
Knowing every little sigh is Wonderful
Growing underneath the sun,
Knowing every little thing is Wonderful