Story Behind The Song
Acknowledge that some things could have been done differently.
Song Description
Looking back at age 50 over a lifetime that had some regret
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Composed |
Subject |
Existence, Regret |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
Looking Back ( on my life )
Looking back on my life, there would be things I'd change
Things I could do better Things I could re-arrange
Take back all the wrong words I wish I'd never said
Thoughtless deeds and anger, were used instead
Looking back on my life, take time to right a wrong
Take time to say I love you, if only in a song
For all the times I'd left you - when I was never there
For all the unknown reasons, I 'd show I'd care
Looking back on my life, there would be things I'd change
Things I could do better, Things I would re-arrange
If I could only stop - rewrite this script I've had to lead
I'd try to be a better man - not only make believe
And I can only hope To leave this world a better place
'Cos I'd be a better man Not leave without a trace...