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This is a quiet statement about gratitude rooted in daily life and family. It can be taken to mean that simple, recurring signs of love and laughter are what make waking up feel worth it, not grand achievements. It lands in a home filled with noise and affection, or in any moment when someone needs to notice the ordinary warmth already around them.
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Originally said in English.
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About Kris Kristofferson
American musician, songwriter, and actor
Kris Kristofferson was an American musician, songwriter, and actor. He was a leading figure in the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, which pushed country music away from the polished Nashville sound and toward a rougher, more personal style. He is best known for songs such as "For the Good Times," "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," "Help Me Make It Through the Night," and "Me and Bobby McGee." Many of these songs were also recorded by other artists and became major hits, which helped make his writing widely known beyond his own performances.
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