Story Behind The Song

Inspired as my older son's 18th birthday was approaching. Dedicated to both of my sons.

Song Description

A coming of age song of pride and love from a father to his son on his son's 18th birthday. Done in a Christian Rock style.

Lyrics

Verse:
When you woke today, did you feel the same?
Did you look at life a different way?
Now free to choose the path you take.
Not just for you; but for Heaven's sake.

It took me...
Chorus
Seventeen years, three hundred sixty five days
from the day you were born, now a young man on your way.
Did I give you the wisdom to help you find your place
in seventeen years, three hundred sixty five days?

Verse:
A day of birth, so long ago.
God's creation made for me to mold.
Felt tears of fear and those of joy
Was I the man to raise this boy?

Its been...
Chorus
Seventeen years, three hundred sixty five days
from the day you were born, now a young man on your way.
Did I give you the wisdom to help you find your place
in seventeen years, three hundred sixty five days?

Instrumental

Bridge
(My God) I am so pleased you made him better than me!
When I see Your creation I get down on my knees.......and pray
I pray!

Verse:
Today you stand, a man anew.
My time is done to ready you
(I'm) So proud to see, who you've become.
And prouder still that you're my son.
My son!

Instrumental

(Lord) I heard You say...
I'll give you...
Chorus (slightly different)
Seventeen years, three hundred sixty five days
from the day he was born, 'til a young man on his way.
Did I give you the wisdom to help him find his place
in seventeen years, three hundred sixty five days?
Seventeen years, three hundred sixty five days..
Seventeen years, three hundred sixty five days..

Seventeen years, three hundred sixty five days
From the day you were born, now a young man on your way.........