Story Behind The Song
It's for my adopted son, who will surely raise the roof when he's ready.
Song Description
A song using abstract language to express affection.
| Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Affable |
Subject |
Friendship, Baby, Children |
| Similar Artists |
Lyle Lovett |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
IN THE BAG
Music and Lyrics by Chris Koch
You've got a fine reputation
For running too fast for your mind
Prior to knowing which way you're going
Or what it is you hope to find
You've got a fine reputation
For letting your mind run too fast
An honorable mention
For fighting the slightest suggestion of finishing last
There's plenty more where that came from
Plenty of hard times in store
Let me remind you I'm right here behind you
If you need a little bit more
We've made some dicey decisions
We've made our share of mistakes
But jumping and stretching we somehow land catching
The cradle just as the bough breaks
The sun, moon and twinklin' little stars
Try to swim but just drown in your light
I'm told it's pointless to hold
A candle to something so bright
Something so bright
I know you'll raise the roof when your ready
You've already raised the Red Flag
A thing you should know wherever you go
You got my heart in the bag
In the bag
You got my heart in the bag
Just in case I check out early
And goodbye's can be such a drag
Forget this never, now and forever
You've got my heart in the bag.