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Christening gift

A baptism song to keep for when they're grown up

At a baptism the guest of honor usually sleeps through it, cries when the water arrives or beams at anyone pulling a face. They won't remember much of the day, but one day they can play back the song written for it: their name, the white gown handed down through the family, the godparents who promised to be there, everyone gathered round the font. It's a gift that grows up with them.

Tell us about the family, what the name means, what you wish for the road ahead; the lyrics grow from that, with the respect the day deserves. You read them before the music and fix anything that doesn't feel right. A sweet or elegant mood, acoustic or contemporary classical: listen to the free preview, then give it to the parents as a link or a printable QR card, tucked in with your good wishes.

Create a baptism song

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How it works

  1. Answer a few questionsTheir name, what connects you, two or three memories.
  2. Read the lyricsChange them word by word, or ask for another draft.
  3. Listen for freeTwo musical versions: pick the one you prefer, and unlock it only if you love it.
  4. Give itA link to the gift page, with lyrics in time with the music, or a printable card with a QR code.

What to tell us for their baptism

  • The name and what it means, or the family member it comes from.
  • Who the godparents are, and what they have promised (half joking) to teach the child.
  • A detail from the day: the village church, grandma's christening gown, the lunch that follows.
  • A simple wish for their future, in your own words: the song will set it to music.

Listen to some examples

For Maiapop · in Neapolitan · 1:37«Maia se sceta a mieziuorno int'ô liette»
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Mamma, sìpop · 2:07«La valigia è già alla porta»
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Decidi tu… ma non cosìLibra · 2:03«Ci troviamo giù alle otto»
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Questions

Can the song include religious references?
Yes, if you'd like: a blessing, a verse that means something to you, the patron saint's name. If you prefer something more secular, about family and the future, just say so. Either way we check the lyrics contain nothing offensive to any faith.
Can a godparent give it?
It's one of the most fitting gifts a godparent can give: the song can speak in the first person, like a promise to be there as the child grows up.
Can we play it at the party after the service?
Of course: at the lunch or reception, just open the link on a phone or a speaker. For the service itself, it's best to check with the priest or minister first.
How much does it cost?
The preview is free: you listen to the song before deciding. To unlock the full song you pay €7.99 at launch (then €9.99), once, with no subscription.
Can I change the lyrics?
Yes. You read the lyrics before the music: change them yourself, word by word, or ask for another draft. Then two musical versions arrive and you pick your favourite.
How do I give it?
With a link to the gift page, where the lyrics scroll in time with the music, or with the printable card carrying a QR code. Title, signature and colours can be changed until they open it.

Start from a name and a memory

Create a baptism song

Free preview · then €7.99 at launch instead of €9.99 · no subscription

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