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Song for Maia

from Here I Am by Ben Travis

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This is a very special song, and a very inspiring note to end the album on. After my daughter was born, we stayed at the hospital for three days. The day we got home, I held her and sat at the piano, and this song just flowed out of me. She loves to hear this song nowadays. When we ride in the car, she says, "I want to hear my song." It's very sweet. And sometimes, she'll just sing the song herself when she's playing. It's a very beautiful thing, and I'm happy to be able to give her something that she can listen to throughout her life and know how much her daddy loved her.

This song also represents hope for the future. This album explores many themes, some of which are kind of depressing, and I'm glad to end it on this theme of new life and deep, unconditional love.

May every child and human being know the love that my daughter has in her life.

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Song for Maia
© 2010 Ben Travis

I can’t believe my eyes
you were just a dream, and now you’re real
I know you won’t remember this day
but I will

your tiny hands and tiny feet
your eyes looking up at me
this old piano I play
now for you

(chorus)
it’s a song for Maia
and I hope you like it
‘cause this is the first song I’ve played for you
it’s a song for Maia
to tell you that I love you
to let you know I’ll be there
this song is just for you

and now to my surprise
you have helped me see a brighter day
a world so often cold has now been warmed
by your smile

and I am humbled here
that you could find some comfort in my arms
that you could find delight in my eyes
mystifies me

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from Here I Am, released September 10, 2013

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Ben Travis Nashville, Tennessee

I’m a Nashville-based audio engineer and producer. I work primarily with singer/songwriters and bands with original music to help them create a musical product they can be proud of without paying the prices of major studios.

I'm also an independent artist and songwriter. My music invites listeners to think and ask meaningful questions about the world around them. ... more

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