Story Behind The Song
The song is about questioning the sort of life you have lived while you are stil alive. It makes the listener think and realize they can change their life.
Song Description
When you are dead and gone, what kind of life could it be said you had. Were you happy, loving etc?
| Song Length |
2:39 |
Genre |
Folk - Bluegrass |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Peaceful |
Subject |
Femininity, Gourmet Food |
| Similar Artists |
Cowboy Junkies, James Taylor |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
HOW DID YOU LIVE?
How did you live?
Was it easy for you to give?
Or did you keep you fortune hid?
Did you give your love to one?
Or did you share with everyone?
Did you tie it up and never let it run?
Did you set off down the street, a steady path to take -
Or did you bounce around between those beautiful mistakes?
How did you live?
How did you live?
Did you keep a grudge?
Just refuse to budge?
Lose a friend, then forget what it was?
How will you die?
Where will you lie?
Who will be at your bedside?
How close will your memories be to the dreams that you once held?
How many secrets did you keep, and which ones did you tell?
How did you live?
How did you live:?
Ó Steve Mitchell
Grin Like A Dog Songs
Phone - 604-408-2333
Address - #702-930 Cambie Street, Vancouver BC Canada V6B 5X6