Wishing You A Better Day

Story Behind The Song

My little brother had only been married just over a year when he was sent to Iraq on his second tour of duty. I wrote this song based on what I imagined he might say to his young bride.

Song Description

Written from the perspective of someone a great distance from their loved one.

Song Length 3:11 Genre Folk - General, Unique - Unclassified
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Heartbreaking, Endearing Subject Hope, Long
Similar Artists James Taylor, R.E.M. Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

When the sun goes down tonight, what will be your thoughts by moonlight -- dreams of lands far away, wishes of a better day, oh?
When the evening shade has come, who will be your champion -- someone that is far away, wishing you a better day, oh?

You are there, and I am here. And I am wishing you were near me.
But duty calls me far away. So for now I'll kiss the air, and I'm wishing you a better day, oh.

Seems like years since I've been gone, but my love keeps growing stronger. I am yours, and you are mine. Hope your day is going fine, oh.

You are there, and I am here. And I am wishing you were near me.
But duty calls me far away. So for now I'll kiss the air, and I'm wishing you a better day, oh.

Please don't question why I go; sometimes life is out of my control. So, I'll say a prayer for us, asking God to hold you near me...

Because you are there, and I am here. And I am wishing you were near me. But duty calls me far away. So for now I'll kiss the air, and I'm wishing you a better day, oh.

Lyrics Chris Blanton Music Chris Blanton

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