The New Year

A song for the start of 2024, dedicated to Jonathan Larson

Five hundred, twenty five thousand, six hundred minutes
Five hundred, twenty five thousand moments so dear
Five hundred, twenty five thousand, six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?

-Jonathan Larson, RENT.

Happy New Year!

I wrote the following song on January 3rd, 2022. (Exactly two years ago!) I had just finished watching Tick…Tick…BOOM! and I was reading more about Jonathan Larson’s life. One of his loved ones shared that he used to love calling up his friends and going for walks in the park when it snowed. I love that detail.

I am constantly inspired by Jonathan’s life and artistry. I could truly go on and on. But I think I’d like to just let the song speak for itself, and maybe say more later. Scroll to the end to hear/watch me sing it. Lyrics below.

Here’s to you, Jonathan.

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And suddenly all the trees are white

And you’re still writing last year’s date

You can’t believe a new one has come again

And it’s alright

And it’s alright

And just like that they’re taking down the lights

But you still have your Christmas tree

It’s cheesy but you’ve gotta stay warm inside

Merry and Bright

Merry and Bright

All my friends are going through it

Wind is wrapped around our shoulders

Colder than before

Still we endure

Feel like like kids in dressed up shoes

God I don’t know what to do

But dance in the storm

We could dance in the storm

It’s just 4* weeks but January won’t end

So I’ll just walk through Central Park

Singing last year’s tune, I don’t know this one yet

And it’s alright

And it’s alright

*I know that January is a little over 4 weeks long. Technically almost 5. Thus proving my point that it is a long month.

PS - Last night was the kick-off of New Year, New Authentic You and it was incredible!! More details here if you’re interested in joining our conversation next week.

PPS - Video of me singing ‘The New Year’ in my pajamas, below.