Story Behind The Song

This song was written after someone had been continually complaining to me about how difficult his life was. Yet, he wasn't taking any advice about taking steps to improve things. Finally, out of frustration, I suggested he kick it in gear

Song Description

Stop whining, start moving

Lyrics

Kick It! Kick it in gear!

Years ago I was always blue just tryin' to get a grip on my life
I had a job that was suckin' me dry as I tried to feed my kids and my wife.
I felt so trapped, I saw no way out except a couple bottles of beer
Then my wife stepped and got right in my face
And said you'd best get out of here

So I went to see my grandpa, who's the smartest man I've ever know
Told him all of my problems as I whimpered and whined and moaned
He stood straight up and poked me in the chest and then he grabbed me by the ear.
He said Boy, you just don't get it, there's no mystery here

Chorus Kick It! Kick it in gear! Move it, change it, rearrange it, you know you've got nothin' to fear
Beat it, win it, fight it, git it, hug it, tug it...
Live it, love it, rise above it, you know you gotta kick it in gear

So we packed our bags and we headed south and sailed along a whole new tack
We lived our dreams though some times were hard
I can say that we never looked back.
We taught our kids how to love each day and taught 'em life's a very short thing
We talked a lot about grandpa and the favorite song he used to sing

Chorus