Story Behind The Song
My father, who I love dearly still, worked too much to provide for our family. I appreciate everything he did, but I would like to have had him in my life more. Time is the language of love to me. The question is, is it that way naturally or because I
Song Description
A slow moving and inspiring (hopefully) piano ballad with some bass about the receiving end of a workahaulic parent.
| Song Length |
4:19 |
Genre |
Pop - Classic, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Pain, Addiction |
Lyrics
I'd Rather Have
by Tonya Leigh Showalter
v1: I know you put a roof over our heads.
You worked real hard to keep us warm and fed.
You loved the best you knew, but you escaped some too.
I appreciate all that you did do, but...
ch: (I'd rather have) spent more time with you.
I'd rather have felt more loved by you.
I'd rather have shared my dreams, faced my fights,
With you by my side.
I'd rather have had more attention
Or heard more praise come through your lips.
Faced the dark, felt your kiss,
Not known the word "miss".
v2: I know your hard work made you feel success.
I realize home life was quite a mess.
You gave generously, but that's not all I need.
I would rather open up and talk to you.
chorus
Br: I looked for love in all the wrong places
And maybe I would not have
If you had given me what I needed, which was to...