Story Behind The Song
My sister died of cancer when she was 8 and I was only 6 years old. It's a somewhat haunting ballad of frustration in the inability for me to remember her which leaves a whole in my heart.
Song Description
8 Years of Life was written in memory of my sister who died of cancer when she was 8 and I was 6. The lyrics detail the frustration of my inability to remember her as much as I try and ask why she was taken much too early.
| Song Length |
3:49 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Lyrics
I went to see you today
A heart-shaped stone engraved with your name
The years note a life taken too young
1963 to '71
I was just 6 years old when you went away
I miss you so much, I wish I could say
I remember those days, I remember the way we played
But the truth is, I don't remember a trace
What did we do
How did we play
What did you like
What would you look like today
If He hadn't taken you away
You stay in our hearts and our minds
You lightened our lives with your innocent smile
I look to the sky and I wonder why
He took you so soon
8 years of life
8 years of life
8 years of life
You're not by our side
8 years of life
8 years of life
8 years of life
So empty inside
8 years of life
Wish I remembered her laugh
Remembered her voice
Her favorite show
Her favorite toy
8 years of life