Solveig's "Safe and Sound"

Dove Award-winning artist Solveig Leithaug has graced the Homecoming stage and videos for nearly a decade. Her wonderful new release, Finding Home, reflects the culmination of years of life, growth, faith and musical exploration. With a dream team of musicians and co-writers, Solveig has crafted this breathtaking collection of songs, which point us to the moments, the people, the Creator and the countless gifts waiting to be noticed along our voyage home.

In the May/June issue of Homecoming Magazine, we honor veterans, those brave souls who have sacrificed much in service to their country. For this issue, Solveig shares a beautiful tribute she penned, dedicated to family members of deployed military, and she also included the lyrics to "Safe and Sound," one of the songs from Finding Home. The touching lyrics are inspired by those who keep the home fires burning while their loved ones are deployed—those who pray, hope, wonder and worry, often while raising children and working.

As a gift to Homecoming readers, Solveig offers this free download of "Safe and Sound." Homecoming fans will recognize Buddy Greene's infectious harmonica on the track, which is produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpence None the Richer, Leeland, Sara Groves. City on a Hill). Solveig co-wrote with Gary Sadler, a platinum-selling songwriter/producer/musician. We know you'll love it as we do! You can follow along with the lyrics below...

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"SAFE AND SOUND" With deepest gratitude I dedicate this song to all family members of deployed military personnel waiting for your loved one to return.  ~ Solveig In the wee small hours of the morning dark When the robin wakens the dawn With the mockingbird and the meadowlark You are on my mind Oh, you are on my mind When the fireflies come like a summer dream And the honeysuckle's in bloom When the poplar sway in a gentle breeze Oh, you are on my mind Yes, you are on my mind Down the cobblestone to the village square While the baker sets his dough I walk our dog in the autumn air But you are on my mind Oh, you are on my mind Safe and sound, safe and sound Please come home to me When the arctic wind begins to blow And the chimney's smoking all night Then I think of how you love the snow 'Cause you are on my mind Oh, you are on my mind When your ship drops anchor at Sterling Bay And your feet are safely on shore My yearlong night will break into day 'Till then you are on my mind Oh, darling, you’re on my mind   Safe and sound, safe and sound Please come home to me Oh, safe and sound, safe and sound Please come home to me, home to me Solveig Leithaug © 2013 Apple Cake Music / Admin SmallStoneMedia.com / Gary Sadler © 2013 Paintbrush Music, ASCAP / CCLI Song ID: 7005705