This song is a tender offering of love and resilience, written as a reminder to navigate life’s challenges with lightness. At its heart, it is an invitation to trust in each other, find strength in togetherness, and see the stars beyond the clouds, knowing that love can heal, illuminate, and carry us through heavy times. I hope this song brings you comfort. Please share it with those you love. Thank you for supporting my art!
LYRICS
when the world feels heavy go lightly my love
when the world feels heavy come lightly my love
I will hold here steady lifting you up
when the world feels heavy go lightly my love
such a rare breed you are
from the very start you had me on my knees
pouring out my heart
spirit please don’t keep my love away so far
for I caught a peek
and behind the clouds is a sea of stars
when the world feels heavy go lightly my love
when the world feels heavy come lightly my love
I will hold here steady lifting you up
when the world feels heavy go lightly my love
such a rare breed you are
from the very start you had me on my knees
pouring out my heart
spirit please don’t keep my love away so far
for I caught a peek
and behind the clouds is a sea of stars
when the world feels heavy go lightly my love
when the world feels heavy come lightly my love
I will hold here steady lifting you up
when the world feels heavy go lightly my love
let’s go lie down
and let our dreams come out
as my lips wrap around your truth
oh the sound of you, with your heart full of music
oh bless this art, feel the pull of your deepest wish
powerful sparks come with it
light in the darkness
when the world feels heavy go lightly my love
when the world feels heavy come lightly my love
I will hold here steady lifting you up
when the world feels heavy go lightly my love
CREDITS
Written and preformed by Portia Richardson (vocals, guitar, rattles, drums, shruti, matchbox). Instrumental collaboration by Jon Herchert (bass, guitar).
Recorded, mixed, and coproduced with Jon Herchert at Deck Night, Minneapolis MN.
Mastering by Huntley Miller.
Cover art by Portia Richardson