Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song for my son (Carl) to play at his wedding reception - Everyone, and I mean everyone, was in tears - even the hotel service people and the DJ!
Song Description
This song is about a father's memories of his son's life as he grows -- from Birth till the son's Wedding Day -- and Beyond.
| Song Length |
7:00 |
Genre |
Country - General, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful, Endearing |
Subject |
Love for Child, Son |
| Similar Artists |
Kenny Rogers, Brad Paisley |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Ridin' on daddy's shoulders
Touchin' all the things on the walls. Playin' with your doggie, Laughin' and running down the hall
Up late with mommy Reading you stories before bed. Even learning some Spanish, You know that 'Rojo' means red
First day of school, Catchin' the bus down the way. And playing Nintendo upstairs with your friends everyday
There's HeMan, Baseball, Karate, and Guitars for you play. But you chose a Basketball, And that became your only game
Chorus - These are my memories the days and the nights. Our moments together, The times of our Life. We are a family And I Understand. That our little boy, Will soon be a man
Didn't you just get your license, and take the car out for a drive? Then camping, fishing, graduation, Off-to-college! -- How they all flew by
A new job - in a new city That means you're moving away. So me and your mom we travel to see a new place
Then all of a sudden You've found a special lady we see. You bring her home and you say to your mom and me
This is the one, The one woman for me in my life. I want to start a family
I'm going to make her my wife
Chorus-
Today's Your wedding day and
Mom and dad are lookiing so proud. While all the family and All of our friends gather round
I'll sing you this song With wishes from mom and me. For a life full of love, Full of laughter, And that YOUR kids will be
They'll be ridin' on daddy's shoulders Touchin' all the things on the walls. Playin' with your doggie, Laughin' and running down the hall
These are our memories, The days and the nights. Our moments together, The times of our Life. We are a family
And I Understand That our little boy Is now a man
Yes, you're a man now, my son But you'll always be Our little boy To your mommy and me
Hey, Carl(Son) You Remember?
Hey-Be-De-Be, Ho-Be-De-Be, He-Be-De-Be - And Ridin' on Daddy's Shoulders...