I'm not a country music fan, but I'm surrounded by a bevy of country music lovers. I prefer music that is uplifting and glorifies God and somehow songs about drankin', fightin', and gittin' around just don't qualify. However, at long last I've found a country song that I not only like, but would actually buy! It's Trace Adkins' song You're Gonna Miss This.
The song is about a daughter that is always looking to the future rather than enjoying the point of life that she is in at present. For example, when she's a teenager she can't wait to be out on her own. When she's newly married she can't wait to have kids. My favorite line is what her dad says to her, "You're gonna miss this. You're gonna want this back."
It hits home with me because right now I have two starry eyed teenagers that are looking forward to each step toward independence. Remember those days when you were a teen and you just couldn't wait to get old enough to do this or that or to be out on your own? Then you got to each place and realized that your "dream" world had a reality side to it as well. I remember it all too well.
My son recently got a job and was looking forward to making some of his own money. He soon realized that with every job comes w-o-r-k and having to juggle his free time and friend time around his work schedule.
Then he got his driver's license and could actually go driving on his own only to discover that gas costs money. And when he gets a car he's going to discover the joys of car maintenance and repairs too.
I chuckle when I hear teens talk about how cool it will be when they get out on their own and can make their own decisions about life. Yes, and you'll get to pay all of your own bills too!
When I hear Trace Adkins' song it reminds me to enjoy each stage of life because it's fleeting. One thing is certain, things will not always be as they are at this moment. And when it's all said and done I'm gonna miss this, I'm gonna want this back, especially these wonderful years of raising teenagers!
P.S. Trace, if by some freak of nature you happen to read this, I much prefer this song to that bedonkeydonk one!
May 1, 2008
I Finally Found a Country Song I Actually Like!
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Yeah, I like that one too.
And also "Anyway" by Martina McBride. Country has gotten too far away from its country roots in my humble opinion. ;)
Thanks for your comments on my blog. I havent had time to read yours yet but it looks good to me!
A fellow believer..
Millie
I don't care for country music, either! There are a few, though, that I think have really great lyrics, like "The Dance" by Garth Brooks. I am going to have to go listen to the one you mentioned - they grow up so fast, don't they!
I also try to find country music that suits me. I have heard some nice music by Trace. I haven't heard that one though. I haven't watched the Country Music Channel for awhile, will brave it again soon.
I also like the other song mentioned.
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My dad used to say, don't wish your life away, just live today so it will move you closer to the life you want tomorrow. He also used to tell me, "It's good for you to want. When you stop dreaming you die." I am one who can appreciate goals and planning, but I also LOVE today and all the fullness it has to offer. Nice post, as always!
TM
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