Today my mom and I heard Brad Paisley's song Letter to Me about 3 different times and it just reminds me of how true this song really is. I have always been a big fan of his. His music and lyrics seem to hit different things/times in your life head on. He has written funny songs "Celebrity" and "Online" and very moving songs like "She's Everything", who he wrote for his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley and "Two People Fell in Love" I think it is his song "Letter to Me" that I wish was a song back when I was in highschool. I could have used it. I did have good time in highschool, but I have to admit there were times when I thought my life was over(breakup with a boyfriend) or I didn't know how I was going to make it thru another year of highschool. I guess you could say I was probably a little dramatic back then. Although, I think a lot of highschool kids are like that. I remember many times on how what was going on at that moment was going to forever change my life when really the best was yet to come.
I wanted to post the lyrics from this amazing song, because I think it is too good not to share. I wanted to post the song or video on our site, but couldn't figure out how to do that. If you are interested in seeing the video you can go to this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fqtbMHfpXY I think the video is very cute too. There are a lot of other Brad Paisley videos listed that I highly recommend as well.
If I could write a letter to me and send it back in time to myself at 17
First I'd prove it's me by saying look under your bed
There's a Skoal can and a Playboy no one else would know you hid
And then I'd say I know it's tough when you break up after seven months
And yeah, I know you really liked her, and it just don't seem fair
All I can say is pain like that is fast, and it's rare.
Chorus:
And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
But I know at 17, it's hard to see past Friday night
She wasn't right for you
And still you feel like there's a knife sticking out of your back
And you're wondering if you'll survive*but*
You'll make it through this and you'll see
You're still around to write this letter to me.
At the stop sign at Tomlinson and Eighth
Always stop completely
Don't just tap your brakes
And when you get a date with Bridget
Make sure the tank is full
On second thought forget it
That one turns out kinda cool
Each and every time you have a fight
Just assume you're wrong and dad is right
And you should really thank Mrs. Brinkman
She spent so much extra time
It's like *she sees* the diamond underneath
And she's polishing you 'til you shine.
Chorus:
And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
Tonight's the bonfire rally but you're staying home instead
Because if you fail algebra, mom and dad will kill you dead *but*
Trust me you'll squeak by and get a C
And you're still around to write this letter to me.
You've got so much *up* ahead
You'll make new friends, you should see your kids and wife
And I'd end by saying have no fear
These are nowhere near the best years of your life.
I guess I'll see you in the mirror
When you're a grown man
P.S. go hug Aunt Rita every chance you can.
Chorus:
And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
But I know at 17, it's hard to see past Friday night
I wish you'd study Spanish
I wish you'd take a typing class
I wish you wouldn't worry, let it be
I'd say have a little faith, and you'll see.
If I could write a letter to me, to me...
