Song Description
A man learns through the demands of life what is ultimately important to him, and sees the wisdom of words his grandpa spoke to him as a child.
| Song Length |
2:55 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content |
Subject |
Life |
| Similar Artists |
Tim Mcgraw |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
(Verse)
I was 8 years old, in my grandpa's old truck
On a drive in the mountains, headin' all the way up
With every turn thru that mountain air
I'd ask grandpa if we were there.
(Pre-chorus)
He was patient but he'd finally heard enough
Pulled off on the shoulder, said "Boy, listen up...
(Chorus)
The best view ain't always from the top
You gotta take all in, to see what you got
You're missin' the show if the top's your only goal.
The best view ain't always from the top.
(Verse)
Mountain drives gave way to business trips
I was climbing the ladder, but losing my grip
Didn't see much of my girl and my wife
Tryin' to buy 'em a better life.
(Pre-chorus)
Looking down thru a cloudy sky
It seemed pretty clear that my grandpa was right.
Repeat Chorus
(Bridge)
Cell phone bedtime prayers, and tear-filled goodbye stares
Too many board rooms, not enough board games...
So I boarded a homebound plane...
(Verse)
Got home late, and my wife was at the door
With a finger to my lips, she pointed to the floor
Saw my pretty little girl, sleepin' silent and sound
We went over and both laid down.
(Pre-chorus)
Staring straight into that innocent face
There wasn't any doubt what my grandpa would say
Repeat Chorus