Story Behind The Song
Thinking of fathers, who have gone to war and died, and the mothers that raise their children alone and hope that the children carry on all of those wonderful traits their father had.
Also, thinking of people getting divorced and no matter what the reason was for the divorce, there were some wonderful things about the other person that they hope their children carry on.
Song Description
A woman raising a child alone, remembering all of the wonderful times and realizing the child is almost grown. Hoping they grow up to be like the father they never knew
| Song Length |
3:18 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Love for Child, Baby, Children |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Chorus
WHAT?CHA GONNA BE CHILD
WHEN YOU GROW UP
WILL YOU BE A SINGER OR WILL YOU DRIVE A TRUCK
WILL YOU BE A DOCTOR OR WILL YOU FLY A PLANE
OR WILL YOU BE JUST LIKE THE MAN
THAT GAVE YOU YOUR NAME
IT?S HARD TO BELIEVE NOW YOUR ALMOST GROWN
BUT I NEVER MINDED RAISING YOU ALL ALONE
THE WINTERS WE SPENT TOGETHER
PLAYING IN THE SNOW
AND THE SUMMERS AT THE LAKE
WERE THE BEST TIMES I?VE KNOWN
Repeat CHORUS ? INSTRUMENTAL ? Repeat CHORUS
WELL ? I HOPE ? YOUR JUST LIKE THE MAN
THAT GAVE YOU YOUR NAME