Song Description

A parent's memories of his child's dreams - the child dreaming of adventure, glory, and fame.

Lyrics

He Said Go

Words and Music C 2006 Magic Soup Publishing / Christopher Leighton


Many years ago, a boy just six years old
Stood by the rail of a ship bound for sea
His first time on a boat, as he hung on to Dad's coat
And questioned life with curiosity
He watched the ocean flow, its water shining gold
And dreamed of futures to be
Saw the waves crest and curl, wondering what in the world
Might happen for a young man such as he

He said, "Go, go, go", as the ship moved out so slow
He knew he was bound for the sea
Of treasures far away, beyond this quiet bay
In his dreams, a treasure hunter he

At 8 he dreamed of driving, a fast silver car
Winning races, going places, traveling so far
And the cheering of the crowd, as he crossed the finish line
The winner's flag was waving, and he'd won in record time
And then imagination, took him into outer space
As he wished to journey to the stars
Cause he'd seem the rockets leap, roaring through his sleep
As he'd visit comets, galaxies and Mars

He'd say, "Houston, it's a go", from atop the rocket's glow
He knew he would fly someday
To the moon, maybe Mars, all the way to the stars
An astronaut, a pilot, A-OK


He said, "Go, go, go", in his a eyes a fire glows
A boy so brave, so handsome, so bold
Young of mind, strong in heart, he knew he'd play the part
Of a hero, and his story would be told
Someday his story will be told