Stig and Marion

by Daniel Ray Hilsinger

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My grampa Stig left Sweden at 18 by himself. He moved to Michigan and worked as a miner and lumberjack. He met Marion there and they fell in love. They moved to California and built a home and a family together.

They had a lovely life. Two months after their second daughter (my mom) gave birth to me, Marion passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. This was a shock to everyone in the family.

I’ve been trying to fathom what that would be like. I know Stig had a hard time sleeping after that. And so I wrote this lullaby from Marion to Stig, reminding him that it’s okay to go to sleep.

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Stig rode his boat offshore
Wanted to find some more
Met a girl in Michigan
Fell in love dancing
Now there’s broken glass on the floor
Doesn’t want to go out that door no more
What was it all for?

Well I hope you know I’m at peace
The end comes sooner than you think
I know you miss me
But darlin, please go to sleep

Built their house with his hands
Don’t know a stronger man
Fifty years working for
a life with someone that you adore
What was it all for?

Well I hope you know I’m at peace
The end comes sooner than you think
I know you miss me
But darlin, please go to sleep

I love you endlessly
Please watch over our girls three
It’s okay if it was all for me

Well I hope you know I’m at peace
The end comes sooner than you think
I know you miss me
But darlin, please go to sleep

credits

released February 9, 2024
daniel ray hilsinger - writer, vocals
steve kinney - production
aidan thompson - engineer, mix
frank thompson - master
grady saxman - drums
devin malone - acoustic and electric guitar
luke moseley - keys
gideon klein - pedal steel, fiddle, mandolin
tim denbo - bass
sarianna cortes - harmony vocals

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Daniel Ray Hilsinger Oakland, California

diagnosed with bone cancer at 29, I started to sing and play guitar for the first time - something I always wanted to do, but never made time for.

music saved my life. and I'm so grateful to begin sharing it with you.
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