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Brad Paisley He Didn't Have To Be Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9.94/10 [16 votes]Album: Who Needs Pictures / Original Release Date: 1999-05-18Genre: CountrySong Duration: 4 min 42 sec
BRAD PAISLEY
- He Didn't Have To Be Lyrics / with translationsWhen a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new
It always winds up feeling more like a job interview
My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone
Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run
I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old
He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go
A few months later I remember lying there in bed
I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she'd say yes
And then all of a sudden
Oh, it seemed so strange to me
How we went from something's missing
To a family
Lookin' back all I can say
About all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
I met the girl that's now my wife about three years ago
We had the perfect marriage but we wanted somethin' more
Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends
Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in
And now all of a sudden
It seemed so strange to me
How we've gone from something's missing
To a family
Lookin' through the glass I think about the man
That's standin' next to me
And I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Lookin' back all I can say
About all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Because he didn't have to be
You know he didn't have to be
It always winds up feeling more like a job interview
My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone
Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run
I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old
He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go
A few months later I remember lying there in bed
I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she'd say yes
And then all of a sudden
Oh, it seemed so strange to me
How we went from something's missing
To a family
Lookin' back all I can say
About all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
I met the girl that's now my wife about three years ago
Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends
Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in
And now all of a sudden
It seemed so strange to me
How we've gone from something's missing
To a family
Lookin' through the glass I think about the man
That's standin' next to me
And I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Lookin' back all I can say
About all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Because he didn't have to be
You know he didn't have to be
Facts about He Didn't Have To Be
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He Didn't Have To Be is written by Kelley Lovelace, Brad Paisley.
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It is first released on May 18, 1999 as part of Brad Paisley's album "Who Needs Pictures" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, Brad Paisley's song 'He Didn't Have to Be' is a musing on the role of a stepfather who was, however, not the one to be a loving father. He was a loving father and the song tells us in a nutshell that the time of the family-building was full of love, and, because of the stepfather's greatness, they aspired to be like him. The lyrics of his song He Didn't Have to Be are full of love, reflection, hope, joy, and also nostalgia. The song, on the other hand, is about the fatherhood and legacy, the family and the belonging, the love and the commitment. The lyrics are all about family, love and personal development, without using bad language, violence or mentioning adult matters. They can be listened to by anyone.
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He Didn't Have To Be falls under the genre Country.
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He Didn't Have To Be song length is 4 minutes and 42 seconds.
Who wrote He Didn't Have To Be lyrics?
He Didn't Have To Be is written by Kelley Lovelace, Brad Paisley.
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When was He Didn't Have To Be released?
It is first released on May 18, 1999 as part of Brad Paisley's album "Who Needs Pictures" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind He Didn't Have To Be lyrics?
When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, Brad Paisley's song 'He Didn't Have to Be' is a musing on the role of a stepfather who was, however, not the one to be a loving father. He was a loving father and the song tells us in a nutshell that the time of the family-building was full of love, and, because of the stepfather's greatness, they aspired to be like him. The lyrics of his song He Didn't Have to Be are full of love, reflection, hope, joy, and also nostalgia. The song, on the other hand, is about the fatherhood and legacy, the family and the belonging, the love and the commitment. The lyrics are all about family, love and personal development, without using bad language, violence or mentioning adult matters. They can be listened to by anyone.
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Which genre is He Didn't Have To Be?
He Didn't Have To Be falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song He Didn't Have To Be?
He Didn't Have To Be song length is 4 minutes and 42 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Kelley Lovelace, Brad PaisleyRecord Label(s): 1999 Arista Records, Inc
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Lisa November 8, 2012-6:16
I have never forgotten this song. I grew up with the most beautiful step mum Robyn. Then I met my husband and I became one myself. Everything she did for me, I did for them. I have now had two children of my own and combined we have a lovely family. It's her 60th and I think I will buy it for her.
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I have never forgotten this song. I grew up with the most beautiful step mum Robyn. Then I met my husband and I became one myself. Everything she did for me, I did for them. I have now had two children of my own and combined we have a lovely family. It's her 60th and I think I will buy it for her.
Lloyd Thorin February 3, 2012-16:35
I can relate to the lyrics in that song. My mother also remarried when I was five years old. I had a great relationship whit him and loved him dearly.
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I can relate to the lyrics in that song. My mother also remarried when I was five years old. I had a great relationship whit him and loved him dearly.
ashley renee July 30, 2010-12:40
im gettin married in a few months and im goin to dance to this song with my step dad he is deffiantly the dad he doesnt have to be...thanku for bein there whn my real father never was
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im gettin married in a few months and im goin to dance to this song with my step dad he is deffiantly the dad he doesnt have to be...thanku for bein there whn my real father never was
John Milliken June 22, 2010-11:33
A friend at work told me a story about his step son that had sent him a video of this song for Father's Day. He proceeded to tell his Step Dad that this video was a story of their lives. Touching!!
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A friend at work told me a story about his step son that had sent him a video of this song for Father's Day. He proceeded to tell his Step Dad that this video was a story of their lives. Touching!!
Noel April 18, 2010-21:29
my son sent this song to my husband, his stepfather and we both cried, beautiful tribute to stepfathers and stepmothers who step up to the plate
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my son sent this song to my husband, his stepfather and we both cried, beautiful tribute to stepfathers and stepmothers who step up to the plate
maryanne January 5, 2010-19:20
this song doesn't make me think of my dad at all it makes me think of my step mom she met my dad when I was about 6 and I had a sister who was 5 and a brother that was 7 I'm glad she didn't turn & run
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this song doesn't make me think of my dad at all it makes me think of my step mom she met my dad when I was about 6 and I had a sister who was 5 and a brother that was 7 I'm glad she didn't turn & run
cheyenne December 7, 2009-7:52
you know, its funny. my dad isn't my biological dad. my bio dad is a peice really...but my dad, he's taken me in for his own. he didn't have to raise me like he did.i hope i can be like him soon,ily.
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you know, its funny. my dad isn't my biological dad. my bio dad is a peice really...but my dad, he's taken me in for his own. he didn't have to raise me like he did.i hope i can be like him soon,ily.
Janie December 3, 2009-13:59
My daddy's all over the country, and he calls when he cans, and send money, but i still wish he was here withh mehh keep me safe from mommys NEW BOYFRIEND! ilyy daddyy
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My daddy's all over the country, and he calls when he cans, and send money, but i still wish he was here withh mehh keep me safe from mommys NEW BOYFRIEND! ilyy daddyy
He Didn't Have To Be
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley
I want to be half the man my step-dad was to me. I would hate to see where I would be without his guidance.