Story Behind The Song

about the cycle of life and getting and giving hugs

Song Description

"touching" ballad - anyone can relate to it

Lyrics

? Just A Hug ?
written by Ray Lani (BMI)

In the spring of my life when I was a little boy
the times were tough for mom and dad, our house was rarely filled with joy
and every time when they would fight, I used to feel so all alone
but there was one thing that I?d need, the day that dad left home

(CHORUS)
Just a hug from my mom, just a hug from my dad, is all I ?d need
to be embraced, an act of love, is all I?d need, just a hug

In the summer of my life when we had our girl and boys
my wife and I we did our best, to see that there was love and joy
in everything that we would do, to bring the kids up feeling good
but maybe sometimes we both failed, to do the things we should

(CHORUS)
Just a hug to my girl, just a hug to my boys, is all they?d need
to be embraced, an act of love, is all they?d need, just a hug

In the fall of my life as my mom and dad grow old
I try to now appreciate, the love forever there to hold
and try to always cherish times, of moments with them I can share
but there is one thing I can do, to show them that I care

(CHORUS)
Just a hug to my mom, just a hug to my dad, is all they?d need
to be embraced, an act of love, is all they?d need, just a hug

In the winter of my life if I get to be that old
I?ll pray that every single day, the dreams I have I can uphold
that all the love that I gave out, throughout my years will come right back
so that as God calls me to Him, there?s nothing that I lack

(CHORUS)
Just a hug from my girl, just a hug from my boys, is all I ?d need
to be embraced , an act of love, is all I?d need, just a hug
just a hug, is all we need, just a hug, we all need (repeat and fade this line)

written and copyright by Ray Lani 2005
E-mail: Rayank@aol.com