Ashland's Song - Peter Hollens (Original)

This is an original song about my son, Ashland.

HUGE thanks to my key contributors that made this track possible:

Song Credit: Peter Hollens, Tyler Boeh, Jesse Marc Epstein, Tom Anderson

LYRICS:
My ear upon her belly
I listen to the beat
So tiny and so precious
Can't wait until we meet

I'll hold you and protect you
with my entire being
How can a heart have grown so big,
For such a little thing?

It's been the longest day
And one I won't forget
The day that we first met
The day that we first met

When the nurse first called me daddy
And handed you to me
The tears welled up in my eyes
I found it hard to see
The meeting I had waited for
Finally was here
And everything I couldn't say
Was captured in a tear

It's been the hardest day (hardest day)
And one I won't forget
The day that we first met
The day that we first met

The rhythm of the monitor
A slow and steady beat
The faintest glow
The lights alow
Your mother is asleep
My world is in this room
My world is just us three
There's no other place that I would rather be

So much I wanna give you
So much I wanna say
You've changed my life forever
And it's only been a day
I'll spend a lifetime loving you
Starting from day one
I can't believe you're finally here
My everything, my son

It's been the greatest day
And one I won't forget
It's been the greatest day
The day that we first met
The day that we first met
The day that we first met
The day that we first met

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My Best Video: "How Great Thou Art - Peter Hollens feat. The All-American Boys Chorus"
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[hollandkinney]

When my second baby girl was first placed on my chest after a tub birth, this song was playing in the background and I was so overwhelmed by the flood I felt for love, I was sobbing uncontrollably. This song reminds me of that moment and it’s one I won’t forget. Thank you 💕. I know I’ll use the same birth playlist again.

[PeterHollens]

An original song that will touch anyone who has ever had a kiddo, or father and mother.  :) 

[PeterHollens]

My first Original song for over three years.  Written about one of the best things in life, becoming a parent.  I hope you have time to give this a listen.
LINK: Ashland's Song - Peter Hollens - Original from Newest Album - on iTunes

[PeterHollens]

My first original song in 3 years is finally out! You can watch the video and listen here: Ashland's Song - Peter Hollens - Would absolutely love to hear what you think! 

[KekskruemelReloaded]

Just imagine Ashland hearing this when he is grown up...
The greatest gift a father could possibly give...
Especially those scenes where he is singing into the camera... wow!

[mermaidsecrets]

I'm only 16 years old. No experience with having children or people having children around me. (Family anyway) And I'm BALLING. This was AMAZING. I could physically feel your emotion from this song. Good job!

[RiptideGaming_GXT]

Just woke up at 10:30am to find this in my sub box. Didn't think I would be getting all choked up this early in the day. Excuse me while I go bawl my eyes out.

[christiandomingo]

This song was amazing. I just pictured that when Ashland gets a little older he would say something like "daddy can you sing my song?" This just made my day better :)

[lanamarie]

I've had 3 miscarriages, and my most recent would have been due November this year. I was in tears through this entire song. I hope that, someday, I'll get to experience that kind of love for a child of my own 💗

[PotatoMcWhiskey]

Your son is quite lucky to have a father able to make such memorable and personal gifts like this. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[justinc]

Beautiful song. My first born (son) was born last year and his little brother is due in 9 weeks. This so perfectly encapsulates that day. I can remember it like it was yesterday. Becoming a father has been the single greatest thing that could possibly happen to me, and yet the single most terrifying thing as well. I wouldn't change it for the world.

Thank you for doing your music. I stumbled upon your channel last year when a friend showed me a Lindsey Sterling video (the game of thrones) and I immediately became impressed with your music. Now my son at 17 months loves your music. It calms him on our road trips and his bedtime routine is to curl up on daddy's lap and watch your videos. It's even to the point where if he's fussing my wife will say "get peter ready". It's become my favorite part of the night.

[ADEXL]

He has the most beautiful eyes. God bless you and your wife.

[margaretclenney]

When I was adding songs by Peter to my Iphone a few years ago, my husband said to be sure to add this one, and was saying how much it meant to him. Now a few years later, a month after the birth of our 5th great grandchild, I was really listening to this, with my heart as well as my ears, and the tears sprang to my eyes. No wonder my husband loved it so much. Not only is it one of the most beautiful and genuine songs I have heard in a long time, it brings back the loving memories of the births of our children. Even though our oldest son is 50 years, this song brings the memories of his birth back as if it were only yesterday. After 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and now 5 great grandchildren the love story never gets old. And one of the greatest love stories is the love of a parent for his children, on through the generations.

[sheacrawford]

Thank you so much for this song. My wife just recently miscarried and this song has given us both strength to carry on and look forward to the day we can meet our child for the first time. We both appreciate you and love listening to your music. Please continue changing lives and may God bless you and your family. Thanks again

[MyriamEH]

Y'all should be writing songs for Disney. This was so sweet my teeth are rotting.

[SwordofAslan]

When Ashland is old enough to appreciate and understand all the love you have poured into this, I pray it only deepens the relationship you have with your son. May Jesus Christ bless you and Evynne for being such devoted parents.

[MoisesNieto]

This is so beautiful, I cried ;__; I'm sure your son will love this when he grows up!

[arsenicqueen]

I literally started crying and got goosebumps. What a beautiful tribute to your family.

[therobbonator]

God it's been SOOO long since we've had an original song. But it was worth the wait. So sweet, and so awesome :)

[stevendmorrow]

You truly captured the emotion of becoming a father.  You took me back to the births of my two boys.  Absolutely beautiful.