Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “Children’s Song #1” by Lee Ritenour
This beautiful instrumental track by Lee Ritenour is like a lullaby, full of gentle joy and sweet nostalgia. The melody is fuller, richer, and more sublime than a typical children’s song, as if the artist is trying to convey the weight of childhood memories – of days filled with innocence and playful discovery. The strings build to a gentle climax, as if reminiscent of a time when we had fewer worries and boundless optimism.
The song communicates how precious childhood is, but also acknowledges the bittersweet reality of growing up. Although we yearn to hold onto the nostalgia of childhood, we must move forward and accept the changes that come with growing up and moving into adulthood.
The peaceful ending to the song reflects how the passage of time can be beautiful if we accept that all things pass, and how we can find comfort in all of our memories of childhood, both happy and sad.