Story Behind The Song
Personal Experience
Song Description
This story is about a young man who has been pondering many tough questions. He runs into an Old Man at a liquor store and they start talking. The old man explains to him that life is simply too short to worry about small things. He knows this because he's been alive for 85 years. The best things in life are free.
Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Contemporary |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Composed, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Age, Aging, Youth |
Similar Artists |
Tim Mcgraw, Diamond Rio |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
85 Years On Earth
We?ve all been at that point in our lives
When we struggle and fight just to do things right
But mistakes and regrets keep us from getting anywhere
See I was at that point 6 months ago
When I ran into a guy at the liquor store
He was a grizzled old man but his smile was soft and inviting
So me and him started talking
I said Sir can I please pick your brain?
?Cause Im thinking about going insane
Then he laughed and shook his head
He said ?Boy it can?t be that bad?
?Cause you ain?t dead, And I ain?t dead
Sometimes we just need to clear our heads so?
Go out to the lake and find that fish your looking for
And go out on a cloudy day just to watch it pour
Go out and be Go out and see
Because I?ve been there done that
Had a lot of fun at it
And to answer your question
Life don?t last that long
How could 85 years on earth be wrong
He smiled when I said thanks for filling my head
And replacing my mind with thoughts that instead
Will be beneficial to me and my confidence
When I?m at the point 60 years from now
When I can help a young man by showing him how
To get the most out of life I?ll be sure to mention your name
As we kept on talking
He said ?Boy can I pick your brain??
Cause I know soon I?ll be riding that train
Then I laughed and shook my head
And said ?Man it can?t be that bad?
?Cause you ain?t dead and I ain?t dead
Sometimes we just need to clear our heads so?
Go out with a bang and chase that dream your looking for
Go out and taste the things that you?ve been hungry for
Go out and be Go out and see
Cause you?re never too old and you?re never too young
And to answer all your questions
Life don?t last that long
How could 85 years on earth be wrong
Don?t lose sleep over the little things They?re just little things
And here?s the big thing?
Go out to the lake and find that fish your looking for
Go out and be the man your mama raised you for
Go out and be Go out and see
Go out to the lake and find that fish your looking for
And go out on a cloudy day just to watch it pour
Go out and be Go out and see
Cause you?re never too old and you?re never too young
And everyone has questions
Life don?t last that long
So don?t be waiting
How could 85 years on earth be wrong