Right Before My Eyes

Story Behind The Song

My father died suddenly at 48 from a massive heart attack while I was out on the road. I was 26 at the time and later as I went through his papers I found old pictures, letters from my mother while he was overseas, military commendations and many other things that made me realize I didn't really know the man the way I thought I did. Weeks later I was having the same feelings I assume most people have and regretting the fact that I did not say certain things to him before he died. My father appeared in two of my dreams and seemed to be saying everthing was okay. The entire experience was an emotional rollercoaster but in the end the song is about the close relationship we had and the positive impact he is still having on me.

Song Description

A man's father dies suddenly at a young age and the son re-discovers the man that raised him and the impact his father had on his life.

Song Length 3:24 Genre Pop - General
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant Subject Sadness
Language English

Lyrics

Verse 1
Suddenly the phone rings, middle of the night
So I rub my eyes climb out of bed and fumble for the light
Then I, hesitate for a moment, I don't want to say hello
'Cause a phone call after midnight is never good news you know
Then I hear my brother say our fathers passed away
This can't be he was so strong
Sorry boy the old mans gone

Chorus
Right Before My Eyes Superman got old
He never said goodbye he just flew away forever
And even tho' I tried to understand when I was young
I never knew the man. tho' I was his son
Looking through the hour glass

Bridge
And every now and then he comes to me
I know it sounds strange but I swear he's in my dreams
And now, everything seems to be alright
He don't say much but he's always smiling
Yea he's always smiling

Chorus
Right Before My Eyes Superman got old
He never said goodbye he just flew away forever
And even tho' I tried to understand when I was young
I never knew the man. tho' I was his son
Looking through the hour glass

Right Before My Eyes

Lyrics Robert J. Hopkins Music Robert J. Hopkins
Producer Carlos Casso Publisher none
Performance Robert James Label none

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