Country Songs About Sons: Parent-Son Relationships in Country Music

[Verse] Spent years with Navision, it served us real well, In the heart of our work, it sure did excel, From entry to balance, it walked us through time, But seasons keep changing, and so must our line. [Verse 2] Data sheets piling, nothing threw it askew, Equip's backbone, it saw us all through, But whispers got louder for a fresher embrace, Time rolled on slowly, we set our next pace. [Chorus] It's goodbye to Navision, with tears in our eyes, We'll cherish the mem'ries, and all it implies, But oh, there’s a glimmer, a hope in the air, Business Central is calling, new stories to share. [Verse 3] Navigating the maze of our old ways and roots, The familiar old screens, and well-trodden routes, But the world turns around us, technology's call, We need something newer, to help us stand tall. [Verse 4] Business Central on horizon, with gleaming allure, Promises of speed and data so pure, It's lighter and brighter, a fresh morning dew, A system reborn, with paths straighter through. [Chorus] It's goodbye to Navision, with tears in our eyes, We'll cherish the mem'ries, and all it implies, But oh, there’s a glimmer, a hope in the air, Business Central is calling, new stories to share.

[Verse] When the stars fade out, you're my guide, On endless roads with you by my side, Mountains rise and rivers flow, But with you, I'm never lost, I always know. [Verse 2] Through the valleys deep and forests wide, Hand in hand, our hearts collide, Whispered dreams in the moonlit glow, With you, my love, I always grow. [Chorus] You're the compass to my wandering soul, The anchor when the storm winds blow, In your arms, I've found my home, With you, I never walk alone. [Verse 3] Morning sun paints the skies so bright, Yet it's your smile that brings the light, Every step on this winding road, Together strong, our love unfolds. [Chorus] You're the compass to my wandering soul, The anchor when the storm winds blow, In your arms, I've found my home, With you, I never walk alone. [Bridge] Seasons change, rivers will bend, But our love's a path with no end, Through the storms and sunny days, Your love always lights the way.

[Verse] In the quiet of the morning, as the sunrise breaks the night, Elizabeth, my dearest, I wish you pure delight. Happy birthday, darling, may your heart feel light and free, Even though we're miles apart, your love is home to me. [Verse 2] We've walked this road together, though the path is far and wide, With every step, I feel your love, it’s anchored deep inside. May this birthday bring you joy, like stars up in the sky, And may laughter fill your days, as time keeps passing by. [Chorus] I love you, Elizabeth, with every beat and breath, Through the distance and the miles, my heart knows no rest. May this year bless us both with the strength and grace to see, That love's a journey worth the wait, for you and me. [Verse 3] Patience is our virtue, and time’s our test to take, But with every video call and letter, our bond we’ll never break. Your smile lights up my darkest night, your voice my guiding song, No matter where the road does lead, our love stays strong and long. [Verse 4] As seasons change and years go by, our dreams are intertwined, With every birthday candle blown, my wish is for you, kind. May this year bring us closer, with energy anew, And may patience be the wind beneath the skies of blue. [Chorus] I love you, Elizabeth, with every beat and breath, Through the distance and the miles, my heart knows no rest. May this year bless us both with the strength and grace to see, That love's a journey worth the wait, for you and me.

[Verse] In a small town where the river bends, Sloba's birthday, where joy never ends, We met on a crispy autumn night, Under the pale glow of the moonlight. [Verse 2] Your smile lit up that dusty old bar, Like a beacon shining from afar, We danced to the tune of the old jukebox, Two souls unjudged by ticking clocks. [Chorus] Sloba, oh Sloba, my heart you steal, Every moment with you, feels so real, In the twilight's whisper, I find my home, With you, I know, I'm never alone. [Verse 3] We whispered secrets, let love take its course, Rode the backroads on that old gray horse, Shared dreams beneath the Tennessee stars, Wrote our love song on an old guitar. [Chorus] Sloba, oh Sloba, my heart you steal, Every moment with you, feels so real, In the twilight's whisper, I find my home, With you, I know, I'm never alone. [Bridge] Seasons change but our love remains, Through life's joy and its growing pains, With every breath, I cherish you more, You're the melody my heart beats for.

I can think back when I was young With dreams too big and an old bat that I swung On those hoosier summer nights Memories flood back whenever I go to that gravesite Life can be a struggle if you let things get the best of you But you let things get the best of you Yeah Life lessons learned the hard way Living life wrong just ain’t my game Time is a struggle every day When i’m stuck in my outlaw ways Trying to live for god today I’ll find my way I moved back to where I grew up Still living my life in one big ole rut Bad habits keep flowing time keeps going And I’m lost again, tried to move on But you haunt me from somewhere I can’t belong And I don’t know what to do And I sit back and listen for you Life lessons learned the hard way Living life wrong just ain’t my game Time is a struggle every day When i’m stuck in my outlaw ways Tryna live for god today Ill find my way Life can be the heaven That you’ll only reach through hell Since you can’t know that you’re happy If you haven’t been too sad to tell Life lessons learned the hard way Think living my life right is my call to fame I know time is a struggle For some of you today Lets get out of them outlaw ways And start living for god today

[Verse] In a small town near the fields of gold, A young boy named Colsen, stories yet untold, With a spark in his eye and dreams so grand, He'd run through the meadows, guitar in hand. [Verse 2] He climbed up the hill, shoutin' high and free, "Y'all spell out my name, come sing with me!" We'll dance in the barn, under the old oak tree, With friends far and wide, a joyful spree. [Chorus] C-O-L-S-E-N, let's spell it out loud, With our boots on the ground, we're the heart of the crowd, C-O-L-S-E-N, forever we'll know, In the small towns and fields, where the warm breeze blows. [Verse 3] From sunrise to sunset, under the big blue sky, Colsen’s laughter echoes, risin' high, He’s the sheriff of fun, the king of the court, In a world full of joy, he's our sweet cohort. [Verse 4] Through the seasons of life, come what may, Colsen's spirit guides us, leading the way, With the strum of his guitar and his cowboy hat, He's makin' memories and that's a fact. [Chorus] C-O-L-S-E-N, let's spell it out loud, With our boots on the ground, we're the heart of the crowd, C-O-L-S-E-N, forever we'll know, In the small towns and fields, where the warm breeze blows.

[Verse] Woke up this mornin', in a bit of a haze, Bunch of folks tellin' me, "Mind your ways." But I'm just a simple man, tryin' to understand, Takin' life's lessons, rollin' with the band. [Verse 2] Got my boots on tight, and my hat pulled low, Livin' life large, that's how I roll. Met a buddy last night, at the local bar, He had some tips that were a bit bizarre. [Chorus] This goes in your mouth, this one goes in your ear, This one goes in your butt, wait hold on, oh dear! Actually, the one in your butt goes in your mouth, Man, it's a mystery, what's goin' south! [Verse 3] Talkin' with the fellas 'bout Friday night plans, Got a barbecue goin', with the whole clan. Someone brought up, what's first and what's last, We all started laughin', havin' such a blast. [Verse 4] Now life ain't easy, but it sure can be fun, It's all about laughin', in the midday sun. Learnin' to dance, even when things go wrong, Got each other's backs, singin' this crazy song. [Chorus] This goes in your mouth, this one goes in your ear, This one goes in your butt, wait hold on, oh dear! Actually, the one in your butt goes in your mouth, Man, it's a mystery, what's goin' south!

[Verse] On a dusty schoolyard in that one-room place, Miss Linda taught us more than just a trace, Of numbers and letters, but dreams too, Oh Miss Linda, this song’s for you. [Verse 2] In those ol’ wooden desks, we learned to write, But you gave us courage to stand upright, Every story read with a smile so bright, You planted seeds deep in the night. [Chorus] Thank you, Miss Linda, for all you’ve done, For every child you’ve touched, for every one, Your kindness and care, they lit up the dark, You turned small town dreams into a spark. [Verse 3] You wiped our tears and bandaged our knees, Taught us hope could grow like the tallest trees, With chalk on your hands and love in your heart, You helped us all find a brand new start. [Verse 4] From spelling bees to counting by twos, Life lessons we carry, a gift from you, In every town and every lane, Your voice echoes sweet through the rain. [Chorus] Thank you, Miss Linda, for all you’ve done, For every child you’ve touched, for every one, Your kindness and care, they lit up the dark, You turned small town dreams into a spark.

[Verse] In the garden where the sunbeams play, A beetroot's birthday blooms today. Roots so deep and leaves so green, The finest veggie you've ever seen. [Verse 2] With a hat of dirt and a cloak of soil, Old beetroot's lived through rain and toil. Watched the seasons come and go, As other crops put on a show. [Chorus] Happy birthday, beetroot dear, Raise your leaves, shed a tear. From the farm to the humble plate, We're all here to celebrate. [Verse 3] Through the autumn's chilly breeze, And the summer’s warmth with ease. You've grown and thrived, oh sturdy root, Now we sing and play the flute. [Verse 4] Brown cows grazing in the field, Celebrate the harvest yield. The barn light's swinging in the night, For a beetroot party, what a sight! [Chorus] Happy birthday, beetroot dear, Raise your leaves, shed a tear. From the farm to the humble plate, We're all here to celebrate.

They turned on the fountain today at Logan Circle, I felt something in me change, I was thinking about how we all feel, But the world's not such a shitty place, (The world's not such a shitty place) We just can't blame the seasons, The Blue Man Group won't cure depression, I can see we brought it on ourselves with bad attitudes, And you should come by at eleven, You haven't seen the new apartment, We'll laugh about the shit we got into in high school, And I can't pretend, I'm afraid that we're wasting away, Because we're all sleeping in circles or talking shit in diners, I've been better but I'm feeling okay, I'm not even sad anymore, I'm just so tired most nights, And I've been drowning my sorrows in Lucky Charms and soy milk These are the things that keep me sane, Getting pretzels at midnight behind my house, At the price you can't complain, We set off fireworks, pissed off the whole neighborhood, They keep me up having sex anyway, This stoop has been seen much worse, We'll set off a few more, Maybe I'll blow a piece of this city I hate, I'm afraid that we're wasting away, Because we're all sleeping in circles or talking shit in diners, I've been better but I'm feeling okay, I'm not even sad anymore, I'm just so tired most nights, They turned on the fountain today at Logan Circle, They turned on the fountain today, They turned on the fountain today at Logan Circle, I felt something in me change, I'm afraid that we're wasting away, I'm afraid, I'm afraid that we're wasting away, Because we're all sleeping in circles or talking shit in diners, I've been better but I'm feeling okay, I'm not even sad anymore, I'm just so tired most nights.