Song story
Vulnerability - You Are So Brave
Vulnerability is one of our most powerful emotions. It is the courage to show up when you can't control the outcome. Courage cannot exist without vulnerability. And to feel is to be vulnerable. Showing up, every day, especially when things get tough, makes you so brave just by being who you are 🫶. While on my journey writing songs about emotions, vulnerability was one of the most important emotions I wanted to write about. And there was a lot of pressure to do so, since it is so important to me. So I decided to put everything I had into it. I sat down and started playing ukulele to figure out what melody would help me convey this in a way that would bring me back to vulnerable moments I've experienced in my life. At that time, the circuit opened with a folk and indie theme (which is exactly what the persona for my recent album used) - and it wanted us to use the word "wildflower" - how perfect when writing a song about vulnerability. Now I've had more than a few tough moments in life - divorce, losing my dogs to that, friends and family leaving this world, family health scares like my brother going through cancer, etc. I not only tapped into those areas of my life when writing this, but also changed my perspective to "how did I show up in each of those moments to be where I am today?". The answer is vulnerability and courage - synonymous terms that have saved my life more than once. Vulnerability, and courage that result in using this emotion, mean so much to me. And I will challenge anyone who thinks vulnerability is weakness because it is the most raw and brave emotion we can use. I know you all have had moments where it was important to show up, choose bravery, and that it required you to be vulnerable. Just know that you are so brave for being who you are 🫶.
Lyrics
[Acoustic Guitar Intro] [Spoken Word] (Oooooh... oooooh...) I know it's scary. And that's okay. (Ahhhhh...) We all get scared. We've all been there before. It seems so tough to protect ourselves when we feel the most afraid. (Oooooh...) And sometimes, letting down our guard is the most courageous thing to do. [Verse 1] You've worn your armor every day It's heavy as a stone It's hard to walk or find your way when you face the world alone But taking off that heavy weight Is how you'll find your home Healing starts With open hearts [Pre-Chorus] (Ahhhhh...) It takes a lot to drop your shield To open up and let yourself feel! [Chorus] I know you're feeling vulnerable My sweet wildflower Just reach inside until you shine On through this darkest hour Oh when you share what's in your heart You use your superpower You know you're brave You know you're brave (so brave) You are so brave [Verse 2] It's scary when you risk it all When its courage you require Yet you just can't feel that bright warm glow Without an open fire So let them see the messy parts And watch your flames grow higher And find your voice Oh make that choice [Pre-Chorus] (Ahhhhh...) And even if the change is hard You know it's time, let down your guard!! [Chorus] I know you're feeling vulnerable My sweet wildflower Just reach inside until you shine On through this darkest hour Oh when you share what's in your heart You use your superpower You know you're brave You know you're brave (so brave) You are so brave [Bridge] Oh don't you know that when you show And bare your soul Then let it go! And let it be You're finally free For all to see How bright you'll be! How bright you'll be! [Acoustic Guitar Solo] [Chorus] I know you're feeling vulnerable My sweet wildflower Just reach inside until you shine On through this darkest hour Oh when you share what's in your heart You use your superpower You know you're brave You know you're brave (so brave) You are so brave [Outro] [Spoken Words] So don't you see now little wildflower. (Oooooh...) All you need to do is open up and be yourself. Your vulnerability is your courage. (Ahhhhh...) Never be afraid again, by being who you are. [Outro] [Fade Out]