Story Behind The Song
When I was a young man, my mother lost her father and brother in the same week. On the drive home from the funerals, I was crying. My mom consoled me by saying that "Life is for the living" and to "Live life every day." She ended her advice by saying "You're a long time dead."
Song Description
Life has its ups and downs but it is too short to waste. Be positive and live your life to the fullest.
| Song Length |
3:22 |
Genre |
R & B - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Engaging |
Subject |
Encouragement, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
The Metres, Robert Palmer |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Life
You caught me crying in the bright sunshine
On a beautifully sad sad day
A friend for over 15 years up and walked away
I tried hiding in the shadows
But the sunlight got in the way
I found solace behind an old maple tree
And the breeze dried my tears away
Sadness hides in every heart
Don't let it break your day
Life is for the living, child
So live large every day
I had a dog for many many years
We walked the same path every day
We had a love that just would not stop
One day she passed away
She rests under that old maple tree
Where we'd hide from the heat some days
I still walk the path we used to walk
Just don't feel the same
Sadness hides in every heart
Don't let it break your day
Life is for the living, child
So live large every day
My mom, when she was a young young girl
Was dealt a hard hard hand to play
She got sick when she got older
And slowly went away
My troubled heart was hurting
I cried and cried for days
One day while grieving under that maple tree
I heard my mother say
Sadness hides in every heart
Don't wish your life away
Life is for the living, child
Live large every day
Sadness hides in every heart
Don't wish your life away
Life is for the living, child
Live large every day