Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song for my wife, Kelley, on the occasion of our 10 year anniversay.
Song Description
At the songs begining a husband and father complains about a busy schedule and lack of time alone with his wife but as the song progresses, he reflects upon his life and relalizes that he has been truly blessed and is thankful that "life got in the way."
| Song Length |
4:10 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Uptight |
Subject |
Life, Baby, Children |
| Similar Artists |
Billy Joel, The Eagles |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
LIFE GOT IN THE WAY words/music by Dave Brandt
VERSE 1
On the day that we were married/ I was the happiest man alive
And now it?s 10 years later / and we?re just trying to survive
And it?s not always romantic / and we?re tired every day
I don?t understand what happened / I guess life got in the way...
CHANGE 1
You could analyze and theorize and compromise but let?s not lie
cause sometimes you have simply got to say
CHORUS
Life got in the way! / years they just flew by /
has it just been 10 years?/ am I old before my time?
What happened to those dreams/ of where we?d be today? /
Well, not much of it happened/ so I guess that you could say
Life got in the way
VERSE 2
I think we need a road trip / I think we need to disappear /
Just me, you and that empty highway / We need to make up for those years /
But there?s work and what about the children / and our schedule?s never free /
and money?s tight - this sound familiar? / ?cause it?s called reality
CHANGE 2
and it?s such a pain, and really draining, we?re insane but it won?t change
so we should just accept reality...
CHORUS
VERSE 3
On the day that we were married / I knew that life was gonna change
Oh but God blessed our family / and I wouldn?t have it any other way!
CHANGE 3
Cause each night as sweet as children greet me, life?s complete -
Before I sleep I thank the Lord for the fact that I can say
CHORUS 3
Life got in the way / Years they just flew by
I Thank you for these 10 years / these are the good times!
And as for all those dreams / girl, what can I say /
girl, you know I love you / in each and every way!/
And as for all these dreams / of where we?d be today/
This is so much better!/ This is cool! ?cause
Life got in the way!