Thank you, Jeff, for sharing your tremendous talents with the world. I'm certain that Alanna hears your thoughtful reflection and tribute. Music is such a special gift in that way and I hope this song brought you the same peace that I know it will bring to others. In solidarity, Bob Tremblay

For Alanna Maida, an amazing educator who I had the pleasure of working with for 18 years. She left a hole in our hearts when she passed away.  The impact that she had on all of the children she taught will be felt for generations.

Selfless
Written and performed  by Jeff Weinstein


We received a gift we took for granted
700 times the seeds were planted
The rooms full of strangers grew to love her
and her flowers spread so wide the whole world over

With a family of kids, she moved forward
When the cards that she was dealt pulled her backwards

She, she was so selfless
And me, me I’m so selfish
But I saw what she gave to us all
When we felt low, she made us feel so tall

The dance that she spread so joyfully
And the knowledge that she shared inspired dignity
When the world looked down it rolled right off her  back
With a quiet force of nature that kept our world intact

With a family of kids, she moved forward
When the cards that she was dealt pulled her backwards

She, she was so selfless
And me, me I’m so selfish
But I saw what she gave to us all
When we felt low, she made us feel so tall

Now we sit here staring at an empty red chair
And a Dewey Decimal card catalog sits on the shelf by the window there
We look at all our old photographs and the memories make us smile
but what we wouldn’t do to have you here for a little while

She, she was so selfless
And me, me I’m so selfish
But we saw what she gave to us all
When we felt low, she made us feel so tall

She, she was so selfless
And me, me I’m so selfish
But we saw what she gave to us all
When we felt low, she made us feel so tall

Selfless

All songs written, performed, and produced by Jeff Weinstein. Sometimes, the noise in the world can get loud and overwhelming. I hope that, if you need it, this can help you turn down the world.

Selfless

Jeff Weinstein

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