My mom used to tell me that the music you listen to has to have a reason... Even though I don't agree with that statement, fully, I think that there are some songs that hit us in a way we can't always explain. It may be the whole song, or just part of it. It may be a good song, and it may not be. This is one of those ify situations. I don't know if this is a great song or not... I can't really make it past these words in the chorus:
I'm just a man
Doin' the best he can
Doin' the best he can
I'm just a man
I might fall short
But I love a unseen hand
Love the unseen hand
Love the unseen hand
Doin' the best he can
Doin' the best he can
I'm just a man
I might fall short
But I love a unseen hand
Love the unseen hand
Love the unseen hand
The song is called The Aviator, by a Canadian Hip Hop artist named K-Os (chaos).
The idea of an unseen hand, however yo interpret that, is a powerful visual to a parent. There are many times where raising kids makes us feel like we've missed being perfect, or we worry that we may have done or will do something to cause them to go to therapy some day. There is hope that the "unseen" hand will still be there to guide them in spite of our shortcomings. As a parent... as a dad, that is comforting, because I know who that "unseen" hand is for me. HE has brought me a wonderful wife and beautiful children. Check out the song. Tell me what you think.
-JB