Story Behind The Song
Written when a longtime friend was diagnosed with an incurable disease. He had survived war combat, married and then raised children, was self-employed, retired na shortly after was diagnosed
Song Description
Tells a life story, the bleak future, and the helpless feeling of knowing the end is near.
| Song Length |
3:43 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
Father, Boys, Men |
| Similar Artists |
Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Used to think I was 10 feet tall
I had it all
My world came crashin' in
When I heard it was gonna end
So many things to think about
So little time so much doubt
Ones I love and leave behind
Tears me up inside
Bridge
I'm drowning in the dark
Chained to my yesterdays
Cold and lonely so afraid
Tomorrow's a million miles away
Chorus
I've run out of time
I don't know why
Just close my eyes
The past rushes by
News is black and white
How I wish it was a lie
When they fold the flag say a short prayer
It'll be a world without me there
Days fade away become what was
Like a shadow follows the sun
My life summed up in a few short words
Been set free no more hurt
Never thought I'd live forever
But this is not how it was to end
Weak and frail a last kiss good-bye
Instead of good night my friend
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Instrumental Bridge
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