I wrote a new song for Maddie…
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My Life For You
I used to have in me a selfish side
Sometimes I’d only think about myself
Part of me was still a kid
Dreaming of the things I did
So when your Mom said you were on your way
I must admit I felt scared inside
I didn’t know if I could find the strength to be someone’s Dad
But on the night you came
I looked into your eyes and I said
I’m gonna live my life for you
I looked into your eyes and I said
I’m gonna live my life for you
And so we set out into this world
It wasn’t always easy taking care of you
But just one smile from your sweet face
Told me deep inside how to be your Dad
I held you in my arms and I said
I’m gonna live my life for you
I held you in my arms and I said
I’m gonna live my life for you
My life for you…
What else could I do
When I felt the love flowing in my heart
What else could I do
When you were my friend right from the start
But then it all came crashing down on us
On that unholy day they took you from this world
I was so lost, I was so broken
I almost went and threw it all away
Until one night I went out for a walk
I heard a voice, you were talking to me
And then I knew just what to do
It was clear and now it’s so
Even though you’re gone
I’m still gonna live my life for you
Even though you’re gone
I’m still gonna life my life for you
My life for you…
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What a beautiful song for a beautiful little one.
Mike, what a beautiful post to honour Maddie. You will live for her. She will always be a part of your life.
It’s beautiful the way you continue to honor your daughter with such love. Thank you for sharing this with us. *hugs*
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just beautiful <3
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Beautiful song for a beautiful girl. I believe the people we’ve lost always talk to us – we just don’t always know how to hear them. I’m so glad you heard her.
Thank you so much for sharing. Your song and lyrics are beautiful. I’m thankful that you have an outlet like this.
Beautiful. I’m sure Maddie Moo loves it too!
This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing something so heartfelt with us.
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What a beautiful song, a beautiful tribute to Maddie. Thank you for sharing your song with us.
Love and hugs to you and Heather.
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*hugs*
Great work Mike. Truly wonderful!
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Breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for letting us hear it.
Beautiful.
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Thats beautiful Mike. (((HUGS)))
Breath-taking. Simply beautiful. Your love for Maddie is so obvious. Blessings to your family for a wonderful 2010.
absolutely beautiful
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Simply beautiful…..
This is awesome! What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful little girl.
A beautiful song, a beautiful sentiment for your darling Madeline. Live, Mike. Every day.
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I’m positive Maddie is proud of you. You ARE living your life for her.
Sending hugs tonight and always.
That was beautiful, Mike. I know Maddie heard it.
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So, so, very beautiful, Mike. Thanks for sharing it with us,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
WOW, beautiful song for a beautiful girl and family!
Beautiful Mike. She is always with you. Always guiding you.
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What a beautiful song, Mike. Thanks for sharing that. It’s just amazing.
Please please PLEASE tell me that you are going to put an album together with all these amazing songs you’ve written for Maddie. You manage to capture your true feelings and make them feel so real to the rest of us as if we were you. Excellent job Mike. It’s nice to see you posting more.
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Very beautiful song…living your life for Maddie is perfect.
It’s beautiful Mike. Just beautiful.
When I started listening to this song my baby girl was on her bouncy chair playing. She loved your voice and stopped and listened. I picked her up and we finished the song together. it doesn’t seem fair that some of us have healthy children. I am so sorry for your loose, so sorry.
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Beautiful!! Just played this and my little 17-month old son was bouncing his head and grinning… He loved it! I’m sure Maddie loves it too!
Your songs about Maddie are beautiful.
Beautiful.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us!
~Liz
Wow, Mike. What an amazing song and a nice voice too! I am sure Maddie LOVES it
. You, Heather, and Annabel are going to have an amazing life together. Here comes the SUN!!!
This is just so beautiful. So dang beautiful it makes my heart hurt.
I just don’t have any words. Just beautiful. I hadn’t been to your site in awhile and always appreciate when you contribute your thoughts and feelings to the Sphors are Multiplying so I thought I should come here and catch up. Found this song and I am incredibly moved by it. I also had a thought that a custom guitar pick that you could create with your girls in mind might be nice since they are your muse. Found this website and thought I’d share it with you
http://www.steveclayton.com/
You have such a wonderful gift for songwriting and singing. I can hear in your words the love you have for your daughter. I pray often for you and your family. I can’t imagine the hole Maddie’s passing has left in your lives. She was an amazing gift and I am certain you make her proud.
Hugs,
~Rachel
Such a beautiful song. You are an awesome dad.
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