My Best Man
Eternal Bonds: A Tribute to My Best Man's Resilience
Lyrics
My dad would catch a flight every Monday
Every Monday, the speaker's father would take a flight, symbolizing his commitment and perhaps a demanding job.
Soaring with the eagles, from sea to shining sea
Metaphorically describing the father's extensive travels, connecting with the majestic imagery of eagles and the vastness of the U.S.
Delivered pizza on Saturday's
The father worked a regular job delivering pizza on Saturdays, suggesting a humble and hardworking nature.
Saved the tip money for ski trips and Disney
He saved the tips from his pizza job for memorable family experiences like ski trips and visits to Disney.
He never missed one of my little league games
The father consistently attended the speaker's little league games, showing strong parental support.
When I was 5 he introduced me to Springsteen
Introduced the speaker to Springsteen at the age of 5, likely sharing a love for music and creating lasting memories.
The only sound from his radio in '91 was the Atlanta Braves
In 1991, the father's radio was tuned to the Atlanta Braves, indicating a shared interest in sports.
He's been loving my mom since they were fifteen
The father and mother have been in love since they were fifteen, emphasizing a long-lasting and deep connection.
Through the ups and downs he gives his everything
Despite challenges, the father consistently gives his all in the relationship.
He's my, my best man
Referring to the father as the speaker's "best man," highlighting his importance and role in the speaker's life.
Don't need no wedding bells ringing to call him that
Expressing that formalities like wedding bells aren't necessary to acknowledge the father as the "best man."
Yeah he's my, my best man
Reiterating the father's significance in the speaker's life as the "best man."
Never come close to the man he is
Acknowledging that the speaker hasn't come close to being the person the father is.
But each day's another chance to do the best I can
Recognizing each day as an opportunity to strive for excellence, inspired by the father's example.
When he was 55 life knocked him down
At the age of 55, the father faced significant challenges and hardships.
And the hard days came over him like a wave
Describing the impact of difficult times on the father, using the metaphor of a wave.
Mom got sick, he got laid off, no job to be found
Listing the father's challenges: the mother's illness, job loss, and financial strain from medical bills.
And the medical bills wiped out all he'd saved
The medical bills wiped out the father's savings, compounding the difficulties he faced.
I'm sure there were times he felt lower than low
Suspecting that the father experienced moments of deep despair.
Never heard him complain or saw him hang his head
Despite challenges, the father never complained or displayed defeat, maintaining resilience.
He said "life can be hard, but it sure ain't ever dull"
Sharing the father's perspective that life may be challenging but is never dull.
Kept believing there were good days up ahead
The father maintained belief in better days ahead, demonstrating optimism.
Sure enough there were good days up ahead
Confirming that indeed, better days did come.
He's my, my best man
Reiterating the father's role as the speaker's "best man."
Don't need no wedding bells ringing to call him that
Emphasizing that traditional markers like wedding bells aren't necessary to recognize the father's importance.
Yeah he's my, my best man
Reaffirming the father's status as the speaker's "best man."
Never come close to the man he is
Acknowledging the speaker's distance from being as admirable as the father.
But each day's another chance to do the best I can
Highlighting the ongoing opportunity to strive for excellence each day, influenced by the father.
Now I'm 39 and life is racing by
The speaker is now 39, reflecting on the rapid passage of time.
And the moments we share hold more weight
The moments shared with the father carry significant weight and importance.
He taught me it's okay to cry and to never blink an eye
The father taught the speaker the value of expressing emotions, encouraging both crying and stoicism.
So I'll take in every moment profound and mundane
The speaker aims to appreciate every moment, whether profound or mundane, following the father's advice.
He's my, my best man
Reiterating the father's role as the speaker's "best man."
Don't need no wedding bells ringing to call him that
Stating that formalities like wedding bells are not required to recognize the father as the "best man."
Yeah he's my, my best man
Reaffirming the father's significance in the speaker's life as the "best man."
Never come close to the man he is
Acknowledging the speaker's distance from being as admirable as the father.
But each day's another chance to do the best I can
Highlighting the ongoing opportunity to strive for excellence each day, influenced by the father.
Though he'll be gone one day my best man will never go away
Anticipating the inevitable departure of the father but expressing the lasting impact as the "best man."
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