A Father's Work

Story Behind The Song

I played at a benefit for a friend of a friend that I never met who died from a brain aneurysm while his wife was pregnant with a boy. It was a huge event and bikers from every club around attended. During a break for a raffle drawing, the wife got up on

Song Description

A father dies before his first and only son is born. His son is the last one to carry on the family name. And although this boy will never meet his dad, he will always feel his presence and carry on a piece of his dad. Death can't stop a father from compl

Song Length 5:51 Genre Rock - Easy Listening, Country - Contemporary
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Tranquil, Moving Subject Love for Child, Father
Similar Artists Goo Goo Dolls, Bryan Adams Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

On the final highway, looking at the shadows that used to be my life
Nothing but the open road, the wind is in my hair forever
A peaceful light surrounds me, it makes my spirit fly
And the faces of the people and the places that I love still pass me by

Though I never held you, your face is deeply etched upon my mind
And the love I never showed you, will someday be a gift you find
YouÂ?ll find it in the hearts, and in the memories of those I left behind

So when you hear that whisper, donÂ?t be afraid my son
That voice will guide you when you are searching
A strength will always be there, and never let you fall
And never let you fall, not till a fatherÂ?s work is done

You may think you never knew me, yet youÂ?ll carry on my name
And deep within your soul will be a feeling ever burning like a flame
Some will look into your eyes, and see a face they still remember

So when you hear that whisper, donÂ?t be afraid my son
That voice will guide you when you are searching
A strength will always be there, and never let you fall
And never let you fall, not till a fatherÂ?s work is done

A strength will always be there, and never let you fall
And never let you fall, not till a fatherÂ?s work is done

Copyright 2004 MCM (BMI)

Lyrics Michael J Arnold Music Michael J Arnold
Producer Michael J Arnold Publisher Mr. Chips Music
Performance Michael J Arnold
This track is on 2 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Heartsfield My Top Songs 9/10/2007
George Williams My Top Songs 9/10/2007

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