Story Behind The Song

A man realizes that he wasted his time with his wife by not being a better husband.

Song Description

In hearing his friends regret of how he was not the best husband he could have been, he decides to change the course of his marriage, and make it better before it's too late.

Lyrics

I ran into a friend of mine the other day
And I know I hadn't seen him since his wife had passed away
I asked how he was doing as the smile fell from his face
I could tell she left an emptiness that no one could replace
He said,"There's no way in the world I will forget her,
But looking back today - I should have been better."

Chorus: { () - 2nd chorus }
I (he) should have listened when she'd say everything about her day
Kissed her hand a little more and compliment the dress she wore
Held her closer when she cried and show my (his) tenderhearted side
I (he) should've been the man I (he) was the day I (he) met her,
I (he) should have been better

So I was quite surprised when he called this afternoon
And he said he'd found some letters to him hidden in their room
They said she understood the things that made him what he was
And that she still forgave him and loved him just because
It said she would have loved him more if he would have let her
And if he had the chance today - he would have been better (chorus)

Bridge:
And when we said goodbye and I was hanging up the phone
I found myself remembering the wife I had at home
And on that night I told her I'll do everything I can
To show you I can be a better man

Last Chorus:
And I will listen when you say everything about your day
Kiss your hand a whole lot more and make it like it was before
Hold you closer when you cry
And show my tenderhearted side
I'm gonna be the man I was the day I met her
And if she wants to love me more, I'm gonna let her
I'm gonna be better
I'm gonna make her so glad that we're together
I'm gonna be better

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
Brian McNulty	My Top Songs	12/10/2013
Julia Schmidt	My Top Songs	10/8/2013