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Cardinal

by Emma Kieran

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Emma wrote this song for anyone feeling alone during the holidays. She hopes this song, just like a cardinal at the window, can bring a little comfort to whoever is needing it. All proceeds from this song will be donated to More Love Letters, a non-profit that organizes people to write letters to those needing some extra love (www.moreloveletters.com/get-involved-1).

Cover art: Jenny Sammons (jennysammonsart.com)

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You watch the sparrows feeding out your window
The only company you’ve had for days
You wonder when your spirit’s gonna let go
Each hour the world feels further away

And it’s just you in this lonely room
And you’re feeling forgotten
You try recalling how it feels to be loved
But it’s a feeling you’ve forgotten

Love feels like a warm hug, a smile, a call
Love is in the pictures hanging on your wall
And love is baked into each bite of pumpkin pie
And it’s a cardinal at your window coming to say hi

At first remembering the past is painful
Your family’s all grown up and you’re still here
But no matter how bittersweet you’re grateful
For all the love packed into all those years

And now it’s just you in this lonely room
And you’re feeling forgotten
You try recalling how it feels to be loved
But it’s a feeling you’ve forgotten

Love is in the letters from near and far
Even when you feel ‘lone you never are
And love is baked into each bit of pumpkin pie
And it’s a cardinal at your window coming to say hi

Love is in the aching for time that’s gone
Love is in the breaking and moving on
And love is baked into each bit of pumpkin pie
And it’s a cardinal at your window coming to say hi

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released November 24, 2022
Music, lyrics, and performed by Emma Kieran Schaefer

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