I thought you might like this song. The lyrics ring loud and clear to parents and grandparents everywhere. What we do means more than what we say because kids are always watching us!
“Watching You” lyrics Sung by Rodney Atkins from the album: “If Your Going Thru Hell.” It was written by Steven Dean; Brian White; and Rodney Atkins
Words:
Driving through town just my boy and me
With a happy meal in his booster seat
Knowing that he couldn’t have the toy
Till his nuggets were gone
Green traffic light turned straight to red
I hit my breaks and mumbled under my breath
His fries went a flying and his orange drink covered his lap
Well then my four year old said a four letter word That started with “s” and I was concerned
So I said son now where did you learn to talk like that
[Chorus one]
He said I’ve been watching you dad, ain’t that cool I’m your buckaroo, I wanna be like you
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are
We got cowboy boots and camo pants
Yeah we’re just alike, hey ain’t we dad
I wanna do everything you do
So I’ve been watching you
We got back home and I went to the barn
I bowed my head and I prayed real hard
Said lord please help me help my stupid self
Then this side of bedtime later that night
Turning on my son’s scooby doo nightlight
He crawled out of bed and he got down on his knees
He closed his little eyes, folded his little hands
And spoke to god like he was talking to a friend
And I said son now where’d you learn to pray like that
[Chorus two]
He said I’ve been watching you dad, ain’t that cool I’m your buckaroo, I wanna be like you
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are
We like fixing things and holding mama’s hand
Yeah we’re just alike, hey ain’t we dad
I wanna do everything you do
So I’ve been watching you
[Bridge]
With tears in my eyes I wrapped him in a hug
Said my little bear is growing up
He said but when I’m big I’ll still know what to do
[Chorus three]
Cause I’ve been watching you dad, ain’t that cool I’m your buckaroo, I wanna be like you
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are
By then I’ll be as strong as superman
We’ll be just alike, hey won’t we dad
When I can do everything you do
Cause I’ve been watching you
I hope you enjoyed it. Your comments are welcome.
JPF
The first time I heard this song, I thought this was like a song about my grandson and his Dad. Ashton does everything his Dad does and says. He just wants to be exactly like his Dad. Then I think of my other grandson, Dante, who doesn’t have a Dad in his life that he can try to copy. This song is awesome and there is so much truth and power to it. I’m glad that you thought so, too. Hey, Pastor, have you been listening to those cowboy stations down there in South Carolina.
Because I have been traveling alot by car, I get to hear all kinds of radio stations. This song has become one of my favorites as we travel through the Blue Ridge Mts. of Virginia.
How important is this to remember! Not only our children but others as well…we can say all we want, but our actions certainly speak the loudest…even when we think no one is paying attention to us!
Thanks Pat for the reminder!
Yup. This is what it’s all coming to. Kind of reminiscent of Cat’s In The Cradle by Harry Chapin. Leaves you with that same sort of sickly “after feeling” in your stomach. Life without Christ is such a disaster. Watching those in he “world” without Him trying to muddle through when you have the answer to it all and they won’t receive Him, well, you know what I mean . . .