As you finalize your plans for New Year’s Eve, it’s natural to become overwhelmed by how fast each year goes. If you’re like me, you’re amazed that we only have two years left in this decade. Wasn’t it just yesterday we were stocking up on canned goods and batteries for the turn of the century?
A good song to listen to this time of year is Kenny Chesney’s, Don’t Blink. It inspires me to start the new year with an even greater appreciation for each new day and opportunity. If this isn’t an Escape Adulthood anthem, I don’t know what is. I love the video, which starts with the wisdom of a “Boompa-like” gent and includes some fun nostalgic home videos. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyZOEJjjul0Don’t Blink
I turned on the evenin’ news
Saw an old man being interviewed
Turnin’ a hundred and two today
They asked him what’s the secret to life
He looked up from his ol’ pipe
Laughed and said, ‘All I can say is’
Chorus
Don’t blink
Just like that
You’re six years old and you take a nap
And you wake up and you’re twenty-five
And your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don’t blink
You just might miss your babies growin’ like mine did
Turnin’ into moms and dads
Next thing you know
Your better half of fifty years is there in bed
And you’re prayin’ God takes you instead
Trust me friend
A hundred years goes faster than you think
(So) don’t blink
I was glued to my TV
When it looked like he looked at me
And said, ‘Let’s start puttin’ first things first’
‘Cause when your hourglass runs outta sand
You can’t flip it over, start again
Took every breath God gives you, for what it’s worth
Chorus
So I been tryin’ to slow it down
I been tryin’ to take it in
In this here today, gone tomorrow world we’re livin’ in
Chorus
Naw, don’t blink
Don’t blink
Life goes faster than you think
Don’t blink
Life goes faster than you think
Don’t blink
Don’t blink
Life goes faster than you think
“Don’t Blink” written by Casey Beathard & Chris Wallin
Copyright 2007 Sony/ATV Music
Copyright 2007 Warner/Chappell Music
[tags] Kenny Chesney, Don’t Blink, New Year’s, nostalgia[/tags]
Out of respect to the songwriters and publishers of this song, may I suggest providing proper credit and copyright notice along with your reprint of the lyrics of this (or any) song. Being the nice guy that I am, I will provide both for you…
“Don’t Blink” written by Casey Beathard & Chris Wallin
Copyright 2007 Sony/ATV Music
Copyright 2007 Warner/Chappell Music
Regards,
The Copyright Fairy