Traditional country song about how time changes one's perspective
Southern California song writer.
Story behind the song
Life looks a lot different looking back than it did looking forward.
The song describes that idea.
Lyrics
Ten More Candles
Remake of What a Difference a Decade Makes, 1997
First Verse:
When I was a young boy, I used to play at war, when my friends got killed, they got up and played some more. Ten years later, I 'm in a war for real, when my friends get killed they don't get up again.
Chorus:
What a difference a decade makes. Ten more candles on your birthday cake.
Will time give more than what it takes? What a difference a decade makes.
Second Verse:
Ten more years I'm a thirty something, got a job and 3 kids, responsibilities. I don't have time to play at anything. Got to get ahead at work, got to grab another ring.
Repeat Chorus:
Third Verse:
Now I'm in my forties, at the top of the heap. But the cost of getting here has'nt been cheap. I've missed my kids a lot, now they're about to leave, sometimes you get want you want, but not what you need.
Repeat Chorus:
Final Verse:
Finally getting older, I'm a grand daddy, I know what I've missed, I can finally see. There were good things and bad times where I come from, but I'm hoping that the best times are still yet to come.
Repeat Chorus and End
