Story Behind The Song

Jeff Madewell wrote this song during a period when he was experiencing a major transition in his career. He and partner Erin Higgins, who have both dedicated their careers to music, were brought together as musicians by an opportunity that did not work out as they had planned, but ultimately was the best thing that ever happened to them musically. The song expresses the feelings of someone who continually takes chances to fulfill a dream, but at the same time is determined to remain who they really are and remember what's important.

Song Description

A heartfelt view of life and what's important to the artist, written while reflecting on issues he and his musical partner Erin Higgins were experiencing at the time, their mutual goals, what they had experienced in the past in their separate musical careers, and where it had brought them.

Lyrics

I know where this life comes from And I raise my hands to the sky Thankful every day for helping me get by
Never cause no problems
I leave well enough alone
No love for money, I'd rather give you all I own
So give me a fire, a few family and friends
A full moon and a million stars and a night that never ends

CHORUS
'Cause I'm like a stone
Skipping across a quiet lake
Bouncing here and there
I'm always leaving my own wake
I might sink to the bottom
But that's a chance I'm gonna take
Just trying to make it to the other side
I'm like a stone

Never been complicated
What you see is what you get
I love it when life's easy and today's the best day yet
I know I'm a dreamer
Yeah and one or two came true
I just close my eyes and I can go anywhere I want to
There's nothing wrong with having fun and listening to the wind
I got a new idea every day and a shoulder for a friend

CHORUS
'Cause I'm like a stone
Skipping across a quiet lake
Bouncing here and there
I'm always leaving my own wake
I might sink to the bottom
But that's a chance I'm gonna take
Just trying to make it to the other side
I'm like a stone