The Gift
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About the song
Jason's latest single "The Gift" is available now on all digital music streaming platforms. The song was recorded and co-produced with Rod Ross in Calgary, Alberta and features Jason on guitar, lead vocals, and percussion with musical contributions from Calgary locals Mitch Jay (dobro), Rod Ross (bass), and Pip Hazell (vocals).
"The Gift" is a beautifully simple song all about gratitude and appreciating family and loved ones as the true gifts of the holiday season. The warm tones, soft melodies, and thoughtful lyrics create the perfect backdrop for a cup of hot cocoa in a cozy seat for two in front of the fireplace.
Lyrics
You and I and a Christmas fire, light so warm
The kids are begging to stay up late, just one minute more
Nat King Cole's on the radio
A winter storm outside, well I say "let it snow"
You ask me for my Christmas list
But I can't think of one thing I'm missing
So save your money this year
'Cause when I'm with you my dear
Every day is a gift to me
Looking back on all these ghosts of my Christmas past
Too much time staring at my feet as I ran too fast
Never still, no matter what I found
But all I really had to do was stop and look around
In this moment with you, I see
All that I could ever want is right here in front of me
So save your money this year
'Cause when I'm with you my dear
Every day is a gift to me
The years are coming quick these days and nothing lasts
So thank you for this Christmas, and for all those past
Just save your money this year
'Cause when I'm with you my dear
'Cause when I'm with you my dear
Every day is a gift to me
Credits
Music and lyrics by Jason Andrew Griffith
Produced by Jason Andrew Griffith and Rod Ross
Recorded and mixed by Rod Ross
Mastered by Paul Zacharias @ Wheelhouse Sound
Lead Vocals performed by Jason Andrew Griffith
Acoustic guitars performed by Jason Andrew Griffith
Dobro performed by Mitch Jay
Background vocals performed by Pip Hazell
Percussion performed by Jason Andrew Griffith
Bass performed by Rod Ross
Cover art by Jason Andrew Griffith