Today Is The First Day Of The Rest Of My Life
John Denver · Live At Cedar Rapids 12/10/87 [1977]
Of the rest of my life.
I wake as a child
To see the world begin.
On monarch wings
And birthday wonderings.
Want to put on faces.
Walk in the wet and cold.
And look forward to my growing old.
To grow is to change.
To change is to be new.
To be new is to be young again.
I barely remember when
My memories are stolen by the morning.
Blotted out by the suns hypnotic eye.
Today is the first day
Of the rest of my life.
I wake as a child
To see the world begin.
On monarch wings
And birthday wonderings.
Want to put on faces.
Walk in the wet and cold.
And look forward to my growing old.
Today Is The First Day Of The Rest Of My Life
John Denver's "Today Is The First Day Of The Rest Of My Life" stands as a defining anthem of optimism within his extensive discography. Released during a period where his songwriting increasingly reflected themes of personal renewal and environmental consciousness, the track captures the singer-songwriter's signature blend of folk and pop sensibilities. The recording showcases Denver's ability to craft accessible melodies that resonate with universal feelings of hope and new beginnings. As a staple of his live performances and studio output, the song remains a testament to his enduring influence on American music. It continues to inspire listeners with its message of starting fresh, solidifying its place as a beloved classic in the folk-pop canon.