Story Behind The Song
Father misses daughters birthday and laments about what his priorities are
Song Description
Father/mother/daughter relationship. Father is working too much to see his daughter growing up.
| Song Length |
3:10 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Troubled |
Subject |
Love for Child, Relationship |
| Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks, Tim Mcgraw |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Its Not About The Money by Dan Beer 2000 604-524-0361
A month ago in Dallas/ Runnin' late I missed my flight
Dreaded that next phone call/ To say I won't be home tonight
Her momma just listened/ What my excuse was all about
Said your daughter's been waiting for you/ To blow her candles out
Its not about the money/ Its not about the fame
Its about the little brown-haried girl/ Who shares my last name
Crawls up on my back/ Snuggles in and holds on tight
And whispers to me daddy/ Can I have a kiss goodnight
Promised my wife at our wedding/ I'd bring her fortune and fame
When my little girl was born/ I promised her the same
But now I'm workin' so much I don't see them/ Tell me who am I tryin' to please
Keepin' pace with the rat race/ I've lost sight of priorities
It's not about the money...
I missed her Christmas pagent, and her first recital too
I'm missin' all the growin' up she's done
And she misses me too
Its not about the money...