Story Behind The Song
Many Layoffs, Hard Times and putting food on the table
Song Description
A Song that Reflects back to a place when times were easier and hard work was rewarded
Song Length |
4:31 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Traditional |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Change, General |
Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks, George Strait |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
That was Then, This is Now
w/m Mark Wood and John Tweed
I remember those days, filled with laughter
They seem like such a long time ago
When a soft blowin' wind, or a cool mountain shower
Could wash away my cares and woes
But, that was then, this is now
I only wish I could remember how
How to go through one day without worrying, What tomorrow's gonna bring
If there'll be enough food on the table, For my wife and family
When's the world gonna change, go back to a time, Of respect and dignity
When a family valued their house as a home
The way things used to be
But, that was then, this is now
It's hard not knowin', If you'll be the next one
In the unemployment line
He always worked hard, ya he was the best one
But it doesn't seem to matter in these times
Ya, old Joe worked at the factory for almost 25 years
They just let him, because they didn't need him
He could barely hold back his tears
You see, that was then, this is now
He wishes he could remember how
How to go through one day without worrying, What tomorrow's gonna bring
If there'll be enough food on the table, For his wife and family
When's the world gonna change, go back to a time, Of respect and dignity
When a family valued their house as a home
The way things used to be
But, that was then, this is now