Story Behind The Song
concept of a father being too busy for time with his son. The son grows up and his job doesn't allow him the time to visit his father.
| Song Length |
3:34 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
Life, Father |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
[ Verse ]
Hey, dad can we go
To Disneyland?
I'll be real good
and I'll lend a hand
[ Verse 2 ]
Keep your grades up
And then we'll see
Maybe, next year
[ Bridge ]
Months and months start ticking
Waiting for that day
But in time it unwinds
and I just have to say
[ Chorus ]
Maybe
Maybe, Next year
It gives me hope
In words so clear
But after a few times
I understand
There's really no
Maybe next year
[ Instrumental ]
[ Verse 3 ]
Son, it'd be good to see you
I'd like to catch up on
What you do
[ Verse 4 ]
Aw dad they are working me to death
I hardly have time to catch my breath
But maybe, next year
[ Chorus ]
Maybe
Maybe, Next year
It gives me hope
In words so clear
But after a few times
I understand
There's really no
Maybe next year
[ Break ]
Then one day the world stopped
And I realized what I'd lost
What I had learned in my youth
You'll never know
'Till it's taken from you
Love can never be put off
For maybe, maybe next year
[ Chorus ]
Maybe
Maybe, Next year
It gives me hope
In words so clear
But after a few times
I understand
There's really no
Maybe next year
[ Instrumental ]