Story Behind The Song
When I was a child I would listen to my parents threaten to break up and I would lie there under the covers hoping when they finally split up I would be able to go with Dad.
Song Description
As parents threaten to split up, the children ( already tucked in for the night ) lie listening, torn by the conversation they are hearing.
| Song Length |
3:34 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Unique - Soundtracks |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Moving |
Subject |
Life, Baby, Children |
| Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
THAT SAME CONVERSATION
James Michael Taylor
Linda lies listening, quiet as a mouse
She can hear their voices echoing all thru the house
She listens sadly as Mommy and Daddy
Are having THAT SAME CONVERSATION
I'll take the Rambler. Leave you the Chevrolet
I'll find a room that isn't very far away
In case you may need me. Sometime you may need me
You and the children
Roger remembers a time in the past
He could keep up with his thoughts
They didn't run quite so fast
Tossing and turning, his bridges are burning
Inflamed by THAT SAME CONVERSATION
I'll take the Rambler, leave you the Chevrolet
(I'll take the Rambler and leave you)
I'll find a room that isn't very far away
(I'll find a room far away)
In case you may need me. Sometime you may need me
(You don't need me. You don't?? )
You and the children
(Need me. Need me. Need me. Need me,)
Tiny Dorie is dreaming. Understands not a word
But she is deeply affected by what she has heard
Not understanding what this life is demanding
Absorbing THAT SAME CONVERSATION
Chorus
Well, it's you as an infant. It's me as a man
And if it's true we're doing the best that we can
Tell me, what does that mean to a child who is hearing
The words in THAT SAME CONVERSATION
2000 Royal T Music - ASCAP