A melancholic ballad, with sobering thoughts... a country flavor for sure.
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Story behind the song
This is a "story song" - about regret, forgiveness, and missed opportunities... sad, reflective; and hopefully words that will add wisdom to the listener.
Lyrics
RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES
She left a note where her mom would be sure to see it
There on her pillow were her daughter’s final words
Dear mom and dad I just want you to know
How much I love you - but I just can’t go on...
I tried to tell you my life was just a lie
I’m so ashamed of all the things I’ve done
Mom please forgive me, but I have to say goodbye
As the tears flowed down her cheeks
You could hear her mother cry
Lord please forgive me - how could I be so blind
Not to see - what was right before my eyes
Lord please forgive me - how could I be so blind
Not to see - what was right - what was right
Right before my eyes...
He left the house, cursed as he slammed the door
This time - don’t ever come back, go on boy - get off my yard!
The two men never spoke - the years just slipped away
One day a letter arrived - here’s what the words had to say
Dear son I’m sorry, it was just my foolish pride
I’m so ashamed of all the things I’ve done
Son please forgive me, but I have to say goodbye
As the tears flowed down his cheeks
You could hear his son cry
Lord please forgive me - how could I be so blind
Not to see - what was right before my eyes
Lord please forgive me - how could I be so blind
Not to see - what was right - what was right
Right before my eyes...
