Story Behind The Song

Everyone wants to know the secret of success. This story was inspired by one of my own daughters who shows up to work every morning with a smile on her face. That one life, reflecting hope, had an impact on the people around her -- she showed them that in life, no matter where you are, the view can be totally cool. Her secret was to be a source of light and joy to the people around her.

Song Description

We all want to be rich and happy yet there are rich people living in mansions who have not found happiness. While there are some who live with very little who have found joy regardless of their circumstances -- it's a matter of appreciating what you have no matter where you are. Make the choice to see the beauty in the life you are living and you'll find that the view from where you are can be totally cool.

Lyrics

The View
Words and Music by
Michael Lewis

Rays of sunlight in the morning
A soft glow and a smile on her face
Everyone wants to know her secret
Where do you go to find such peace and grace

She says you learn to be grateful
And you'll wake up every morning, glad to be alive, Singing...

(Chorus) The view from here is cool
You know the view from here is cool
The view from here is cool
I'm diggin' the view from here, cause you know that it's cool

Shadows fall on city streets
In a high-rise of emptiness
But one heart full of hope and love
Can change your perspective
On the meaning of success

It doesn't matter where you've come from
There's a way for you that can change your point of view,

You'll be singing...

(Chorus) The view from here is cool
You know the view from here is cool
The view from here is cool
I'm diggin' the view from here, cause you know that it's cool

(Bridge)
The world can be a tunnel of black and white
But all the color comes alive when we walk in His light,
singing... (Chorus)