Story Behind The Song
"noticing" is a reflective singer-songwriter song inspired by a butterfly that followed me on a summer bike ride. It's gentle reminder to slow down and see the beauty around us. It could complement a thoughtful film or TV moment, a summer montage, or a scene about finding joy in everyday life.
Song Description
"noticing" began with a simple moment on a summer bike ride. I turned around a saw a butterfly flying behind me, following along for nearly 45 seconds (in my tailwind). It was brief, but it made me think about how often we let time rush by without seeing the small, beautiful things happening around us. The song is a reminder to pay attention, find joy in the everyday, and be present for moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed. The song could work well in tv or film because its central image is easy to picture and its message can support a scene without needing a specific backstory. It may fit an outdoor sequence, a character's reflective moment or a passage showing someone beginning to appreciate life in a new way. Its themes of presence, beauty and everyday joy could also lend themselves to lifestyle programming, travel or nature features, and uplifting story transitions.
| Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful, Pleased |
Subject |
Happiness, General |
| Similar Artists |
Brandi Carlile, Patty Griffin |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I used to rush right past the morning light
never saw the grace in a grocery line
now even the quiet
is showing me something I've been missing
I'm noticing
CHORUS
no rush no noise no need to explain
just the beauty hiding in the everyday
don't know how I ever lived before this way
hope in the middle of ordinary things
like something beautiful is happening
in a way I'm just now
noticeing
standing here looking out the window
little bugs dancing in the afternoon light
sky is so clear
like it's been washed clean
almost like I'm seeing it all
for the first time
CHORUS
no rush no noise no need to explain
just the beauty hiding in the everyday
don't know how I ever lived before this way
hope in the middle of ordinary things
like something beautiful is happening
in a way I'm just now
noticeing
BRIDGE
it's not the world that turned around
it's the noise in me
that finally slowed down ....
CHORUS
no rush no noise no need to explain
just the beauty hiding in the everyday
don't know how I ever lived before this way
hope in the middle of ordinary things
like something beautiful is happening
in a way I'm just now
noticeing