Jul 2011
♪ Last night I had a dream that sealed my fate,
I'd died and stood in heaven, in front of those pearly gates.
And I realized at that moment, they'd never let me in.
I had to explain myself, Oh where to begin...
And an old man stood before me, a grin upon his face.
I stood, terrified, and my head fell in disgrace.
He said, "Son, I've seen many pass by here just like you,
Answer me one thing, and I'll have to let you through."
I looked up and he smiled, and I looked into his eyes.
He said, "Son now tell me, what's the meaning of life?"
I stood in silence, my face turned rose red.
Suddenly it hit me, and this is what I said.
"The meaning of life is the wind in my hair.
The sun on my face, in a world without a care.
The meaning of life is doing what is right.
And being there for those you love no matter what the price."
I stood quietly for a minute or two,
the old man was baffled, and he looked so confused.
He said, "Son, I've been here for an eternity, and that's a long time to stay.
And that's the best answer I've heard to this day."
He turned away from me and opened up those gates,
and when he turned back there was a smile on his face.
I walked by him and have gave me a pat on the back,
I looked inside and my mind just lost track.
It was so beautiful, as far as I could see.
A place with emerald towers and golden streets.
I was marveled at the beauty of this place.
Tears rolled down my cheeks, and a smile crept on my face.
Suddenly it hit me, and so many thoughts filled my head.
I turned back to the old man and told him, "This is what I should have said...
The meaning of life is a world of peace.
You live without worry of death or disease.
The meaning of life is being yourself,
and doing everything you can, even if you're destined to fail."
He smiled at me and said, "Son, it's not your time."
He snapped his fingers and I opened up my eyes.
I sat in my bed for quite a while.
Everything became so clear, and all I could do was smile.
The meaning of life is...the way the wind blows through your hair.
The way the sun shines on your face, and the love that we share.
The meaning of life is...being with you all the time.
Kissing you gently and holding you so tight.
The meaning of life is, you by my side.
And now I'm asking you to be with me...
for the rest of my life...and that's the meaning of life. ♪
I'd died and stood in heaven, in front of those pearly gates.
And I realized at that moment, they'd never let me in.
I had to explain myself, Oh where to begin...
And an old man stood before me, a grin upon his face.
I stood, terrified, and my head fell in disgrace.
He said, "Son, I've seen many pass by here just like you,
Answer me one thing, and I'll have to let you through."
I looked up and he smiled, and I looked into his eyes.
He said, "Son now tell me, what's the meaning of life?"
I stood in silence, my face turned rose red.
Suddenly it hit me, and this is what I said.
"The meaning of life is the wind in my hair.
The sun on my face, in a world without a care.
The meaning of life is doing what is right.
And being there for those you love no matter what the price."
I stood quietly for a minute or two,
the old man was baffled, and he looked so confused.
He said, "Son, I've been here for an eternity, and that's a long time to stay.
And that's the best answer I've heard to this day."
He turned away from me and opened up those gates,
and when he turned back there was a smile on his face.
I walked by him and have gave me a pat on the back,
I looked inside and my mind just lost track.
It was so beautiful, as far as I could see.
A place with emerald towers and golden streets.
I was marveled at the beauty of this place.
Tears rolled down my cheeks, and a smile crept on my face.
Suddenly it hit me, and so many thoughts filled my head.
I turned back to the old man and told him, "This is what I should have said...
The meaning of life is a world of peace.
You live without worry of death or disease.
The meaning of life is being yourself,
and doing everything you can, even if you're destined to fail."
He smiled at me and said, "Son, it's not your time."
He snapped his fingers and I opened up my eyes.
I sat in my bed for quite a while.
Everything became so clear, and all I could do was smile.
The meaning of life is...the way the wind blows through your hair.
The way the sun shines on your face, and the love that we share.
The meaning of life is...being with you all the time.
Kissing you gently and holding you so tight.
The meaning of life is, you by my side.
And now I'm asking you to be with me...
for the rest of my life...and that's the meaning of life. ♪
I wrote this song in high school. A good friend of mine had read some of my poetry and wanted to sing a piece. His band is a Christian band, so I wrote this song with such a theme.
