Keep It Between the Lines . . . .

I remember the first time I heard these words, I thought omg they are so true. So often in life I have had the phrase come thru my head whether I was dealing with a wayward 16 year old, a toddler trying to reach out, or an adult seeking advice. How many times have we wanted to step outside of the line just for a moment for our own self serving? All we had to do is keep it between the lines and somehow things work out.

I know sometimes the music goes well but I guess I have always been a word kind of person, the meaning comes first from the words placed down and the music accompanies it. In my days I am trying to keep it between the lines . . . .

Keep It Between the Lines - Ricky Van Shelton
He was sitting beside me in the pa*senger seat
As I looked through the windshield at the quiet little street
He was smiling so proud as he gave me the key
But inside I knew he was as nervous as me

And I said daddy oh daddy are you sure I know how
Are you sure that I'm ready to drive this car now
He said I'm right here beside you and you're gonna do fine
All you gotta do is keep it between the lines

'Cause it's a long narrow road
Only the good Lord knows where it leads in the end but you got to begin
So keep your hands on the wheel believe in the things that are real
Just take your time and keep it between the lines

I was sitting in my chair and sneaking a look at him
Lying on the floor with his coloring book
Then he caught me watching and he climbed on my knee
He said daddy oh daddy would you do one with me

Then I hugged him so tightly as we turned the page
Said I haven't done this since I was your age
He said I'm right here beside you and you're gonna do fine
Daddy all you gotta do is keep it between the lines

So we finished the picture and I put him to bed
Got down on my knees and I bowed my head
And I said father oh father I feel so alone
Are you sure I can raise him with his mommy gone

Then the answer came back so gentle and low
And words of my daddy from so long ago
Said I'm right here beside you and you're gonna do fine
All you gotta do is keep it between the lines

So keep your hands on the wheel believe in the things that are real
Take your time and keep it between the lines
Just take your time and keep it between the lines
Just take your time and keep it between the lines