Story Behind The Song
Trying to tell the story of someone that was fragile, had to accept and live with the mistakes. Life missteps compounded and haunted him. Letting the world know.
Song Description
My brother was affected by many things during his life. Quiet, smart, kind, regretted mistakes, but most things were out of his control. I witnessed his death when life support was withdrawn. Other family present cried, but I didn't. Regret I didn't do more for him when he was alive.
| Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Brother, Sadness |
| Similar Artists |
Jelly Roll |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
"I never cried"
Verse
Life pushed him around
Memories chains weighed him down
Dreams of different life
More than getting by
Love of someone day and night
Making every wrong right
People sayin' you were kind
Remembered 'cause you tried
Chorus
I never cried
Clock read 12 45
Your soul left us behind
Room went silent
Took you into church one last time
Eulogy I read told about your life
Ended with "Thank You" and "Good-bye"
But I never cried
Verse
Left out time after time
Hope a lifeline you held on tight
Dreams you had were lost
In other peoples thoughts
Mistakes you made
Prayed they'd go away
Life alone took its' toll
It robbed your soul
Bridge
Quiet shy kind
Tale of your life
Story of your light
Never got to shine
Wish these words could erase your hurts
This is for you all I can do is try
Repeat Chorus