Story Behind The Song

the title track of the album "You've Always Been There"; written as a dedication to husband Gary on the occasion of 30 years of marriage.

Song Description

Gratitude to a loving, faithful husband who has been supportive through all of life's ups and downs for many years.

Lyrics

You?ve Always Been There
 Maggie Vida, Aug./04
Intro:

Verse 1:

Through trials and confusion, through all my restless dreams

You?ve always been the strong one, the rock on which I?d lean?..

In good times you?d be cheering me, uplifting, reassuring me

In hard times gently soothing me as cool waters from a stream?..

Refrain:

You?ve always been there, the one I could count on

For comfort and love?s guarantee??

You?ve always been there, the one I depend on

With open arms waiting for me, you?ve always been there?..

Verse 2:

No doubt I?ve held presumptions? and put you through the test?

While basking in assumptions, and lavished with your best

No doubt I take for granted this life and all we share

Yet contemplating life alone is more than I could bear (to ref.)

Bridge:

When I?m lost and afraid?? sad and feeling alone?..

I?ll come running to you, a place to call home? (to last ref.)

Last Refrain:

You?ve always been there?.. the one I could count on??

For comfort and love?s guarantee??

You?ve always been there?. the one I depend on

With open arms, waiting for me?. You?ve always been there?.

You?ve always been there??. you?ve always been there??..