Story Behind The Song

The inspiration for this song came from watching the news footage of floods, earthquakes, mining accidents, and other disasters that have taken place over the past two years. While these events are devastating they're also a testament to the human spirit. We're reminded during times of loss that there are things that will always survive. These are the things that matter most: the smile when you're feeling down, the helping hand when you really need it. These are the real treasures in life.

Song Description

Please refer to the story behind the song. The lyrics were inspired by a number of tragic events and watching people help one another during and after these events.

Lyrics

A lot of tragedy
is happening today
I'm watching everything
Drifting far away

I've lost what I had built
And it's painful to see
The world is crumbling down
Everywhere around me

I won't talk of finding lemons
And making lemonade
Instead I'm going to talk about
The things we didn't lose that day

A helping hand; a laughing friend
A Love that only God can send
A giving heart; a thoughtful prayer
A willingness to share

These aren't expensive,
But they're treasures, anyway
They're what's most important:
All the things we didn't lose that day.

The role of tragedy
is taking things away
I'm learning to let go
When troubles come my way

The things that I have had
Don't mean that much to me
I know life isn't simple
But life's treasures can be

I won't talk of finding lemons
And making lemonade
Instead I'm going to talk about
The things we didn't lose that day

A helping hand; a laughing friend
A Love that only God can send
A giving heart; a thoughtful prayer
A willingness to share

These aren't expensive,
But they're treasures, anyway
They're what's most important:
All the things we didn't lose that day.