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Reba McEntire The Greatest Man I Never Knew Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [3 votes]Album: For My Broken Heart / Original Release Date: 1991Genre: CountrySong Duration: 3 min 14 sec
REBA MCENTIRE
- The Greatest Man I Never Knew Lyrics / with translationsThe greatest man I never knew
Lived just down the hall
And everyday we said hello
But never touched at all
He was in his paper
I was in my room
How was I to know he thought I hung the moon
The greatest man I never knew
Came home late every night
He never had too much to say
Too much was on his mind
I never really knew him
And now it seems so sad
Everything he gave to us took all he had
Then the days turned into years
And the memories to black and white
He grew cold like an old winter wind
Blowing across my life
The greatest words I never heard
I guess I'll never hear
The man I thought would never die
S'been dead almost a year
He was good at business
But there was business left to do
He never said he loved me
Guess he thought I knew
Lived just down the hall
And everyday we said hello
But never touched at all
He was in his paper
I was in my room
How was I to know he thought I hung the moon
The greatest man I never knew
Came home late every night
He never had too much to say
Too much was on his mind
I never really knew him
And now it seems so sad
Everything he gave to us took all he had
And the memories to black and white
He grew cold like an old winter wind
Blowing across my life
The greatest words I never heard
I guess I'll never hear
The man I thought would never die
S'been dead almost a year
He was good at business
But there was business left to do
He never said he loved me
Guess he thought I knew
Facts about The Greatest Man I Never Knew
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The Greatest Man I Never Knew is written by Richard C Leigh, Layng Martine.
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It is first released in 1991 as part of Reba McEntire's album "For My Broken Heart" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Reba McEntire's 'The Greatest Man I Never Knew' uses unfulfilled potential and hidden affection as a metaphor for experiencing maximum loss and deepest yearning. The greatest man i never knew lyrics mostly emphasizes reflection, heartbreak, nostalgia, angst and despair. The song establishes regret as the main theme because it explores unfulfilled dreams and hidden affection together with the power of memory and past experiences. The lyrics contain themes of loss and regret, which may be emotionally intense for younger audiences. The language is appropriate, but the emotional weight and mature themes suggest a PG rating for parental guidance.
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The Greatest Man I Never Knew falls under the genre Country.
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The Greatest Man I Never Knew song length is 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
Who wrote The Greatest Man I Never Knew lyrics?
The Greatest Man I Never Knew is written by Richard C Leigh, Layng Martine.
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When was The Greatest Man I Never Knew released?
It is first released in 1991 as part of Reba McEntire's album "For My Broken Heart" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Greatest Man I Never Knew lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Reba McEntire's 'The Greatest Man I Never Knew' uses unfulfilled potential and hidden affection as a metaphor for experiencing maximum loss and deepest yearning. The greatest man i never knew lyrics mostly emphasizes reflection, heartbreak, nostalgia, angst and despair. The song establishes regret as the main theme because it explores unfulfilled dreams and hidden affection together with the power of memory and past experiences. The lyrics contain themes of loss and regret, which may be emotionally intense for younger audiences. The language is appropriate, but the emotional weight and mature themes suggest a PG rating for parental guidance.
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Which genre is The Greatest Man I Never Knew?
The Greatest Man I Never Knew falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song The Greatest Man I Never Knew?
The Greatest Man I Never Knew song length is 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc
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The Greatest Man I Never Knew
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Reminds me of my father with whom I had a fantastic relationship, but who my older brother and sisters did not like at all. I love my daddy, he's been gone 43 years, and I still miss him.