Story Behind The Song

Thsi song was written afgter a visit to Rodale Inc, at the invitation of it's Chief Inspirational Officer, Mrs. Ardath Rodale. Aside from the amazing work that RODALE does in the fields of health and organic gardening, Mrs. Rodale impressed me with her deep care for everyone and everything around here. Her gentle and caring spirit will be deeply missed and this song is dedicated to her!

Song Description

A song about hope, told from the point of view of a seed that makes its way from a dark and cold place into a beautiful new life. The song is a metaphor for the positive changes taking place in the world today.

Lyrics

Whole New World
(Dedicated to Mrs. Ardath Rodale)

Once there was a little seed
Trapped beneath the ground
Couldn't see a single thing
couldn't hear a sound
But something deep inside of it
Reached up toward the light
Knew there would be something good
Something real and right...

A whole new world
A whole new day
Take my hand
We'll live a brighter way

Then next to this little seed
There came up lots of sprouts
Green and growing reaching up
To let the wonder out
What once had looked like empty soil
Became a field of dreams
If you've ever seen how love transforms
Then you'll know what I mean

A whole new world
A whole new day
Take my hand
We'll live a brighter way

So this is what I'm telling you
Is happening today
Hands are reaching upward now
To welcome whole new ways
Joy and peace can blossom
Where there was sorrow and despair
The fields are getting greener now
I think we're almost there

A whole new world
A whole new day
Take my hand
We'll live a brighter way

A whole new world
A whole new day
Take my hand
We'll live a brighter way

Words and music by Daria A.Marmaluk-Hajioannou, copyright 2006