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Hand to Hold

Artist: JJ Heller

Album: Hand to Hold

Generally appropriate content
Generally appropriate content

Minimum age: All ages

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Detailed Analysis

These lyrics are a warm, wholesome lullaby or blessing song directed from a loving caregiver to a child. There is absolutely no profanity, sexual content, violence, drug or alcohol references, or mature themes of any kind. The content celebrates childhood wonder, the comfort of love and guidance, faith, and the joy of simple experiences like climbing trees, skipping stones, and counting stars. The religious reference ('May the good Lord bless and keep you') is gentle and non-denominational in tone, posing no concern for general audiences. The overall message is one of unconditional love, encouragement, and protection. This song is not only appropriate for all ages but is specifically well-suited for very young children.

Themes
Parental love
Childhood wonder
Faith and blessing
Guidance and protection
Hope and dreams
Gratitude for life

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Lyrics

Trees are made for climbing, days are made for sun Puddles are for jumping, fields are made to run Stars are made for counting, and for wishes coming true Sleep is made for dreaming, and I have dreams for you May you never lose the wonder in your soul May you always have a blanket for the cold May the living light inside you be the compass as you go May you always know you have my hand to hold Stones are made for skipping, stories made to tell Life is made for living, I pray you live it well Learning comes from trying, so don't be afraid to lose Songs are made for singing, I'll sing this one for you May you never lose the wonder in your soul May you always have a blanket for the cold May the living light inside you be the compass as you go May you always know you have my hand to hold May the good Lord bless and keep you, fill you with His peace His face will shine upon you, even as you sleep Every day, you're changing, sometimes I wish it wasn't true Hearts are made for giving, I've given mine to you May you never lose the wonder in your soul May you always have a blanket for the cold May the living light inside you be the compass as you go May you always know you have my hand to hold May you always know you have my hand to hold


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Analysis performed on August 11, 2026
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