WE WERE NEVER MEANT TO DO THIS ALONE

(Backstage Pass Part 3)

There's a saying:


"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."


In this part of the Backstage Pass, I share a story from my early days in Nashville - and how the encouragement of a friend kept me from walking away.


That season eventually inspired this song ...


When I went through some of the darkest seasons of my life, I discovered the incredible gift of people who simply showed up.

You're Always in My Heart
is my way of saying thank you to those friends - and a reminder that none of us were meant to walk through life alone.

We all need people who encourage us, celebrate with us, and help carry the load when life gets heavy. I hope this song reminds you to be that kind of person ... and to let others be that person for you.



Thanks for taking the time to watch these Backstage Pass videos. It means a lot to me that you'd spend a few minutes getting to know the stories behind the music.


Since we're getting acquainted, I'd love to send you a little welcome gift.

It's my
"Starter Pack" - a collection of music and a few of my favorite goodies for new members of the Rigganators.


Inside you'll find:


  • A postcard with a handwritten note from me
  • An exclusive CD (signed + numbered!)
  • 13 digital song downloads
  • A couple of stickers


The Starter Pack is free. I just ask if you'd cover the $6 shipping so I don't have to hock my piano ... or start selling plasma. ๐Ÿ˜


Here's the SECRET LINK to claim your Starter Pack.


(You can watch the short video below to see what everything looks like...)



By the way, if you missed any of the previous chapters in this series, here's where you can catch up:




YOU'RE ALWAYS IN MY HEART

words and music by Scott C. Riggan

© 2025 Spinning Plates Music


This isn’t what you hoped for

Nothing has gone as planned

All of your dreams

Have blown away like sand


Your eyes look a little haunted

Your smile is a little strained

And I know that you never

Wanted it this way


You’re not alone

No matter how you feel

Wherever you may go

I’ll always be right here

You’re always in my heart

You’re always in my heart


Nobody can heal your heartache

There’s nothing that can be done

(You’re learning to) breathe again, and that’s

Really quite enough


But lying awake, you wonder

If anything good will be yours again

For whatever it’s worth I’ve been there too my friend


You’re not alone

No matter how you feel

Wherever you may go

I’ll always be right here

You’re always in my heart

You’re always in my heart


Don’t you fail to believe

The sun will shine again, there will be relief

And when the wind blows away the debris

You’ll see I’ve always been here


You’re not alone

No matter how you feel

Wherever you may go

I’ll always be right here


You’re not alone

No matter how you feel

Wherever you may go

I’ll always be right here

You’re always in my heart

You’re always in my heart

You’re always in my heart

You’re always in my heart

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