When I Was a Young Man

Song Description

Story of a man reflecting on his life and hte role of his father and now that he has a son of his own, he really understands and respects what his father was trying to do for him. He is determined to do what his father was unable to do.

Song Length 4:50 Genre Pop - Easy Listening
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Passive, Poignant Subject Regret, Father
Similar Artists James Taylor Language English

Lyrics

When I was a young man I was light on my feet
Took all I could from winning never learned from defeat
I remember my father telling me you?re not that young don?t waste all your time
But I laughed never paid him no mind
Verse
The years went by so fast I turned around and they were gone
So was my father though the memory carries on
I can still hear him telling me trust my age not your youth
I?ve been around, wouldn?t deny you the truth
Bridge
Well I know you only wanted me to be something more than I was gonna be
When I was a young man that was something that I couldn?t see
Never listened much back then
Wish I could do it over
Wish I could do it again
Verse
I can almost here him saying you?ve got time, get it back on track
You can?t move forward when you?re looking back
Bridge
Now I know you only wanted me to be something more than I was gonna be
When I was a young man that was something that I couldn?t see
Never listened much back then
Wish I could do it over
Wish I could do it again
Verse
Now my life moves quickly, I have a son of my own
Try to teach him all the things that my father passed along
And I think I hear him saying, don?t give up, don?t be like me
Make him something more than you think he will be
Verse
When I was a young man I was light on my feet
Took all I could from winning never learned from defeat

Lyrics Kevin McGowan Music Kevin McGowan
Producer Kevin McGowan Publisher MacKane Publishing
Performance Kevin McGowan, Craig Schiavone, Joe Beggy, Ron Nash, Jon Schneider

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