Story Behind The Song
A woman asked me to write a song about her son, from her point of view, that tells him God is with him and around him always. She danced with her son to this song at his wedding.
Song Description
Covers emotional territory of raising a boy. Traditional spiritual love, a mother feels blessed, reminds her son on his wedding day God is with him in his heart and all around.
| Song Length |
2:56 |
Genre |
Folk - Americana, Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Relaxed |
Subject |
God, Son |
| Similar Artists |
Lucinda Williams, Tanya Tucker |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
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Lyrics
Just Yesterday
Just yesterday, I held you for the first time
Rosy cheeks, soft golden hair
My sweet baby boy, you were finally here
How we laughed when your teacher called
She said you shouldn't be kissin' girls in the first grade
These memories my son, will never fade
Takin' in the world around you
I still see life through your eyes
God is with you my son and in each sun rise
Growin' up too fast for me my son
First steps, trykes and dirt bikes,
singing me your ABC's
The look in your eyes when I handed you keys
Playin' tag with the guard rail,
the guard rail always wins
Excitement on your face, did my horror show?
Your first tasted of freedom....my letting you go
You're making a new family, the time has come
Son we're so proud the man you've become