Song Description
This is a song written by Brad Preston when his oldest son was going off to college. Being a father of four myself, it immediately hit me...and I could relate to everything on a very intimate and personal level. Any parent will recognize these emotions...and it's not uncommon for sons and daughters of any age to be seen running to their parents for a big hug after hearing this song!
| Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
R & B - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Telephone, Gourmet Food |
| Similar Artists |
Elton John |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
"When I Woke Up This Morning"
There's a young man here before me where my little boy once stood
I want to pick him up just once more if only I could
All the times I was too busy and all the days I let go by
Are gone forever now like a wishing well that has run dry
I always thought that there would be...yet another chance
But too much time was left to circumstance
And as the years slipped by, I only wish I could have known
That When I Woke Up This Morning, you'd be grown.
Looking back on photographs, I watch as your younger days unfold
All the memories I?ve lived and breathed are worth their weight in gold
It seems like only yesterday when I held you in my hands
Where all the time has gone, I'll truly never understand
I always thought that there would be...yet another chance
But too much time was left to circumstance
And as the years slipped by, I only wish I could have known
That When I Woke Up This Morning, you'd be grown
I can see you on your swingset saying "Daddy, push me just once more"
And I remember hanging all your drawings on the refrigerator door
And all the baseball games you played that gave me so much joy
I'd be telling everybody who'd listen to me...."That's my boy."
There's a picture on the wall that proves you're still my little one
Please don't tell me that our time together's almost done
So many things I've yet to show you, so many words I?ve left unsaid
So many dreams for you and me to share live on inside my head
I always thought that there would be...yet another chance
But too much time was left to circumstance
And as the years slipped by, I only wish I could have known
That When I Woke Up This Morning, you'd be grown
I love you son.
Music by Brad Preston, Words by Brad Preston & David Daniels, Vocals by David Daniels, Copyright 2002