Slow Down

(album: I Loved Her First - The Heart Of Heartland - 2019)

sixteen candles on a snow white cake
means sixteen years ago today
those eyes just like her mama's said hello world.

daddys looking at her like a miracle there
looking back on how God answered their prayers.
with those gatta kiss em rosy cheeks and
a head full of midnight curls
thinking time sure flew off with my baby girl.

slow down, just a second ago she was taking her first step
holding out two little hands saying dont let go yet
before its gone, he'd love to throw the brakes on life
right here right now.
and make it slow down.

he thinks back on the walk to the top of a hill
after taking a wrench to those training wheels
counting to three
sending her on her way.

now hes staring a hole through that long haired boy
whos standing too close to his bundle of joy.
a father in no hurry for his everything to rush away.
he bites his tongue but he really wants to say

slow down, just a second ago she was taking her first step.
holding out two little hands saying dont let go yet
before its gone, he'd love to throw the brakes on life
right here right now.
make it slow down.

turn this growin up way to fast around,
before its gone he'd love to throw the brakes on life
right here right now.
and make it slow down.