Dedication
In Due Time Lyrics


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Every new year goes by faster then the last
And it gets so hard to know just what you have
In your friends and in your family
In those you take for granted along the way
And you were always there for me
Through every tribulation
You're there for me
I couldn't walk a mile in your shoes
But I still want to be just like you
From all the struggles you've been through
You stood strong
And you taught me to
Hold my head high
Let nothing hold me back
Reach for the sky
Give it everything
I have inside
When I was young my greatest fear was losing you
Before you showed me that it's all in his hands
That's how much you meant to me then
And that still stands
I hope I make you proud
If I never take the chance to say
Thank you for everyday
Your life revolved around me




I'm saying it now
You make your son proud

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to In Due Time's song Dedication speak to the idea of growing up, recognizing the passing of time, and the importance of the people we have in our lives. The opening lines acknowledge the feeling of time slipping away too quickly and the difficulty of recognizing what we have in those around us. It speaks to the value of friends and family and how we can take them for granted.


The lyrics then move into a personal dedication to a father figure who has been there through thick and thin. It acknowledges that the singer couldn't possibly understand everything their father has gone through, but they still strive to be like him. The father figure is acknowledged for all they have gone through but remained strong and imparted wisdom on their child. This wisdom, in turn, has helped the singer overcome their own struggles and "reach for the sky."


The final lines represent a powerful, heartfelt confession from the singer to their father figure, thanking them for everything, and expressing the hope to make them proud. The song is a tender tribute to the people in our lives who have helped shape us.


Line by Line Meaning

Every new year goes by faster then the last
Time seems to fly by as we grow older, making it important to cherish the moments we have.


And it gets so hard to know just what you have
As we get caught up in the fast-paced world, we often forget to appreciate what we have and take things for granted.


In your friends and in your family
The people closest to us, our friends and family, are often the most valuable and important things in our lives.


In those you take for granted along the way
It's easy to forget the value of those we have in our lives and take their support and love for granted.


And you were always there for me
The artist expresses gratitude for someone who is always there for them, providing support and love when needed the most.


Through every tribulation
The person being thanked has been a rock of support through difficult times and challenges.


You're there for me
The person being thanked has continually offered a helping hand and support through thick and thin.


I couldn't walk a mile in your shoes
The artist acknowledges that they cannot fully understand the difficult experiences the other person has gone through.


But I still want to be just like you
Despite the challenges faced, the artist still admires the person being thanked and wishes to be like them.


From all the struggles you've been through
The person being thanked has gone through many difficult trials and still continued to push through and be strong.


You stood strong
The person being thanked has shown strength and resilience in the face of adversity.


And you taught me to
The person being thanked has been a valuable teacher and mentor, sharing important lessons and wisdom.


Hold my head high
The person being thanked has taught the singer to be confident and believe in themselves.


Let nothing hold me back
The person being thanked has encouraged the singer to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams without fear.


Reach for the sky
The person being thanked has inspired the singer to dream big and aim high in their goals and aspirations.


Give it everything
The person being thanked has instilled a strong work ethic and determination in the artist to give their all in everything they do.


I have inside
The artist acknowledges that the strength and potential to succeed comes from within ourselves.


When I was young my greatest fear was losing you
The singer expresses fear of losing the person being thanked, showing how important they are to their life.


Before you showed me that it's all in his hands
The person being thanked has taught the singer to have faith and trust in a higher power to guide them in life.


That's how much you meant to me then
The artist expresses how much the person being thanked meant to them in the past.


And that still stands
The value of the person being thanked still holds true in the present and future.


I hope I make you proud
The artist expresses a desire to make the person being thanked proud of their achievements and accomplishments.


If I never take the chance to say
The singer acknowledges that they may not have had the opportunity to express their gratitude and love for the person being thanked.


Thank you for everyday
The artist expresses gratitude for every moment that the person being thanked has been a part of their life.


Your life revolved around me
The person being thanked has been selfless and dedicated to the singer, giving their all to support and love them.


I'm saying it now
The singer is taking the opportunity to express their gratitude and love for the person being thanked.


You make your son proud
The singer acknowledges that the person being thanked has been like a father figure to them, providing love, guidance, and support.




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