What Might Have Been
Buck McCoy Lyrics
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What should have been, would have been, could have been
What might have been
Verse: I was booked to play the Grand Ole Opry but that same night the place went dark Had the Olympic torch to set afire, it rained and I couldn?t get a spark Even got a shot on Jeopardy, the week Ken Jennings got his start. Repeat Chorus/Bridge: They say that timing is everything, my life could use a nip and tuck can?t seem to get both of my feet in step now, my life?s been hit by a Mac truck.
Solo to: Wish I could finally end this spell I?m under for now I?m
Stuck in the quicksand and?Repeat Chorus. What should have been, would have been, could have been, my faith?s not shakin?, what should have been, would have been, could have been my minds not breakin? what should have been, would have
Been, could have been, what might have been Spoken: Hey listen up guys, I?m thinkin?of goin? to Vegas, anybody want to come along? No, what do you mean no? Hey I?ll drive?
(crash) alright maybe I won?t drive.
Words & Music by: Larry Weir Publisher: St. Cecilia Music/BMI
The song "What Might Have Been" by Buck McCoy talks about the missed opportunities and close calls that the artist has experienced throughout his life. The first verse mentions the various instances where he came close to achieving success, but eventually misses it by a small margin. He missed the lottery by one number, lost the big game in overtime, almost got married to a famous actress, but she declined at the last moment, and was about to sign a major record deal when his connection got fired. The chorus continues with the theme of missed opportunities, and how the artist is constantly caught up in situations that prevent him from achieving his dreams. In the end, he realizes that his life is full of contradictions and he is left with nothing but dreams and wishful thinking.
The second verse talks about some more missed opportunities. He was supposed to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, but the venue closed down on the same night. He had the Olympic torch to set afire, but it rained, and he couldn't do it. He even got a chance to be on Jeopardy, but it was the same week that Ken Jennings started his winning streak. The bridge of the song talks about how timing is everything in life, and how the artist's life could use some adjustments.
Overall, the song is a reflection on missed opportunities, and the artist's frustration with the direction his life has taken. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has missed out on their dreams or felt like their life was stuck in a rut.
Line by Line Meaning
I missed the lottery by just one number and lost the big game in overtime
I narrowly missed winning the lottery and also lost a big game in overtime.
Came close to marrying a famous actress, at the last moment she declined
I almost married a famous actress, but she turned me down at the last minute.
Was about to sign a major record deal, when my connection he got fired
I was on the verge of signing a major record deal, but my contact got fired.
There?s a little bit of contradiction, is my life fact or fiction
My life is full of contradictions and I'm not sure whether it's real or not.
There?s always some kinda situation I get in.
I'm always getting into some kind of situation.
Tryin? hard to better my position
I'm constantly striving to improve my situation.
Might have better luck goin? fishin?, for now it?s all about dreams and wishin?
I might have better luck going fishing instead of chasing my dreams, but for now I'll stick with wishing and hoping.
I was booked to play the Grand Ole Opry but that same night the place went dark
I had a booking to play at the Grand Ole Opry, but the venue closed down on the night of my show.
Had the Olympic torch to set afire, it rained and I couldn?t get a spark
I had the opportunity to light the Olympic torch, but it rained and I couldn't make it happen.
Even got a shot on Jeopardy, the week Ken Jennings got his start.
I had a chance to be on Jeopardy, but it happened to be the same week Ken Jennings started his winning streak.
They say that timing is everything, my life could use a nip and tuck
People say that timing is crucial, and I could use some improvements in my life's timing.
Can?t seem to get both of my feet in step now, my life?s been hit by a Mac truck.
I can't seem to get everything in sync, and my life has been hit hard like being hit by a truck.
Wish I could finally end this spell I?m under for now I?m stuck in the quicksand
I wish I could break this curse I'm under, but for now I feel like my life is stuck in quicksand.
my faith?s not shakin?, what should have been, would have been, could have been my minds not breakin?
My faith is still strong despite all the things that could have been, and my mind remains unbroken.
what should have been, would have been, could have been, what might have been
I can only think about what could have been and what might have been if things had gone differently.
Hey listen up guys, I?m thinkin?of goin? to Vegas, anybody want to come along? No, what do you mean no? Hey I?ll drive?
I'm thinking about going to Vegas, but nobody wants to come with me. I suggest driving, but this plan is not well received.
alright maybe I won?t drive.
I decide against driving to Vegas.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PORTER HOWELL, DWAYNE O'BRIEN, BRADY SEALS
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