Story Behind The Song
Upon the death of my wife, a lifelong family friend slowly became a love interest, much to my surprise. The growth of that love led to a proposal of marriage, which this song captures.
Song Description
A long term friend becomes a love & life partner. The song is a reflection on the surprise growth of love, and is a proposal of lifelong commitment.
| Song Length |
2:38 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Engaging |
Subject |
Falling in Love, General |
| Similar Artists |
Kenny Rogers, Neil Diamond |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME
© Rich Genszler July 2010
SHE CAME INTO MY LIFE, MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS AGO.
A PLAYMATE AND A FRIEND BACK THEN, BUT LITTLE DID I KNOW
SHE WOULD COME TO MEAN SO MUCH, SO FAST, A LIFELONG PART TO BE;
TOO SOON FOR ME TO REALIZE, LOVE, WOULD BE
WALKING THERE... RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME.
AND THROUGH THE MANY YEARS, IT WAS ALWAYS FUN TO PLAY
IN SUNSHINE AND IN RAIN, LIKE VACATION EVERY DAY.
WE SHARED SO MANY GOOD TIMES, ALIVE AND FEELING FREE,
BUT I COULDN'T SEE IT COMING, LOVE WOULD BE
LAUGHING THERE... RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME.
WHENEVER LIFE'S DIRECTION TAKES A TURN ANOTHER WAY,
YOU QUESTION WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND, WHAT MEMORIES WILL STAY.
IT'S THROUGH THE HELP OF OTHERS, YOU FIND THE WAY TO GO,
AND SOMETIMES YOU GET LUCKY, AND A NEW LOVE STARTS TO GROW.
WE'RE STARTING ON A JOURNEY, AND WE DON'T KNOW WHERE IT GOES,
WHAT SURPRISES ARE IN STORE FOR US, WHAT HAPPINESS, WHAT WOES.
OTHERS ARE AHEAD OF US - OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
NOW I'M ASKING YOU TO BE THE LOVE, ALWAYS
STANDING THERE... RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME.