Song Description
Live For Today is about a young boy whose dad walked out on him. An old man shows kindness and gives him great advice which helps him later in life when he is thinking of leaving his own son.
| Song Length |
3:30 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Subject |
Life |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Verse 1
A little boy stands there with his hands in his pockets not much going on. Since his daddy left, his mom sits and stares. Yeah she's lost her song. But thank God for people who take the time to see. The old man next door said son, you can be what you want to be if you...
Chorus
Live for today reaching for the stars, you're gonna go far if you. Live for today like it's your last one, go and be with the ones you love you've got to, live.
Verse 2
That little boy became a man, had a son of his own, bought a nice new home. But things got hard and he couldn't find the strength to go on. But thank God for people who take the time to see. The old man passed away, but his words were still living. You've got to...
Chorus
Bridge
Now he stuck around, his sons in a cap and gown. Walking with a smile on his face. And as he takes his hand, he says son you're a man. And there's something I've been wanting to say. You've got to...
Chorus