Story Behind The Song
This song was born in Nashville at a writing session with David Worby and Bobby Carmichael.
Song Description
A son dissapoints his father by not taking on the "family job" and leaves home to persue his dreams and a career playing music. The son ends up sticking with it and is proud to have his folks come out and see him when he plays close to home.
| Song Length |
3:24 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Pleasant |
Subject |
Musician, Hope |
| Similar Artists |
Vince Gill, Brooks & Dunn |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Daddy couldn't find many words to say
The day I turned his old job down
After all the years of schooling
He said I need you to stick around
But I couldn't stay and do things his way
Cause I had my own dreams to follow
Mama helped me pack everything I had
In a warn out duffle bag
She said I hope you know what you're doing
Then turned and looked at dad
You?ll never make a living
With a guitar in your hand
I said I hope you?re wrong, please try and understand
That?s all that I am
That?s all that I know
That?s all that I feel down deep in my soul
So I sure hope the music makes the man
That?s all that I am
That was so many years ago
And through all the ups and downs
I stayed true to myself
And I never turned around
Now when I play close to home
My folks come out to see
The man the music?s made of me
That?s all that I am
That?s all that I know
That?s all that I feel down deep in my soul
So I sure hope the music makes the man
That?s all that I am
Tag:
That?s all that I am