Song Description
A father's sweet memories of leaving home and always being welcomed back.
| Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
Country - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Endearing |
Subject |
General, Home |
| Similar Artists |
Toby Keith |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Forever Family
Verses
I can still recall my teary-eyed goodbye that day,
All of 8 years old, set on gettin' far away.
You helped me pack up all my favorite shirts,
Handed me my toothbrush, folded my PJs.
You asked where I was headed.
Told you I'd let you know.
Three blocks was all I managed
'fore I turned and scurried home.
And you said,
Chorus
You can leave here anytime you like,
Go on and chase your dreams.
If you get lost or scared,
Remember this is where
You're never gonna need your key.
Just walk on in -
We're forever family.
Verses
Did a better job of packin' up when I turned 18,
Off to take the world on, while you were still asleep.
But then you caught me on the darkened stairs,
Fumblin' with my car keys, I couldn't wait to leave.
You asked where I was headed.
Told you I'd let you know.
I made it farther that time,
'fore I finally came back home.
And you said,
Chorus
You can leave here anytime you like,
Go on and chase your dreams.
If you get lost or scared,
Remember this is where
You're never gonna need your key.
Just walk on in -
We're forever family.
[musical bridge]
Forever family.
Bridge
Now I've got two kids of my own,
Too young to think of leavin' home,
But one day soon, when I look up and find
They're headed for parts unknown
I'll say,
Chorus
You can leave here anytime you like,
Go on and chase your dreams.
If you get lost or scared,
Remember this is where
You're never gonna need your key.
You can leave here anytime you like,
Go on and chase your dreams.
If you get lost or scared,
Remember this is where
You're never gonna need your key.
Just walk on in - oh-oo-oh -
Just walk on in -
We're forever family.
Forever family.