Story Behind The Song
I met a retired guy while I was installing his telephone service. He started telling me stories about his life. It struck me that I might as well be talking with my father, or even my son as he might be when he gets to be older and retired.
| Song Length |
3:51 |
Genre |
Rock - Classic, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Congenial, Tranquil |
Subject |
General, Philosophy |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
He used to work
Two jobs a day
Now he lives in a new development
Retired that way
I know you
You?re my dad
I know you
You?re my grand dad
I know you
You?re my son
I know you
You?re my brother
And when the world would get to him
He?d go out in his back yard
Lay down under the stars
And watch the stars
Then he would know how small this world is
Then he would know how small we all are
Then he would know how small his troubles were
And then he?d know
I know you
It?s been nice meeting you too
I know you
It?s been nice meeting you