I generally don’t want to post this sappy stuff on my blog these days, but I recently quoted the phrase “overwhelmed with gratitude” and accidentally attributed it to Boyz II Men, when it wasn’t them who said it. Thus, here I am to set the record straight, giving credit where credit is due

The quote is actually from the song “Thank God I Found You“, sung by Mariah Carey, featuring 98 Degrees and Joe.

I would give up everything, before I’d separate myself from you
After so much suffering, I finally found unvarnished truth
I was all by myself, for the longest time, so cold inside
And the hurt from the heartache would not subside
I felt like dying, until you saved my life

CHORUS:
Thank God I found you, I was lost without you
My every wish and every dream, Somehow became reality
When you brought the sunlight, completed my whole life
I’m overwhelmed with gratitude
Cause baby, I’m so thankful I found you

I would give you everything — there’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do
To ensure your happiness, I’ll cherish every part of you
Cause without you beside me, I can’t survive — I don’t want to try
If you’re keeping me warm each and every night, I’ll be alright
Cause I need you in my life

Bridge:
See, I was so desolate before you came to me
Looking back I guess it shows that we were destined to shine
After the rain to appreciate the gift of what we have
And I’d go through it all over again to be able to feel this way

I don’t like fruitcake… but apple jam on a breakfast biscuit is enjoyable