Real Life
Jeff Carson



I was young, he was old, we both were the same age
Everyday playing fetch, shakin’ hands
He’d lick my face
And I was unaware the day would come
And when he died was the first time
I knew what real pain was…



And I never was the same again
From that moment on real life began
Senior high, girlfriends, football games, graduation
Summer break spent my time filling out applications
A few superficial years went by they were all a blur
And in the most unlikely situation there you were,
Yeah…



And I never was the same again
From that moment on real life began…
With you…
By your side scared to death
Felt the pain you were fightin’
Placed my palm on your head spoke your name...
Just keep tryin’

And then you closed your eyes and took one last breath
And when it was over you looked up laid our baby
across your breast…