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Lance Carpenter

Lance Carpenter is a musical artist known for his country music talent. He is a singer-songwriter who has gained recognition for his heartfelt and relatable lyrics. Carpenter's music often explores themes of love, life experiences, and personal growth. He has released several albums and his music has resonated with fans around the world. more »

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He said steady now keep your chin up 
I can't do this on my own
But I'd just turned 8 and I couldn't wait 
To see how much I'd grown
Grandpa got out his pocket knife and I watched the notch go in
I said a few more and I'll be all grown up 
And he said with a grin

They're just notches a couple lines nothing more
You see it's not how tall you stand son it's what you're standing for
The measure of a man is the mark he makes when nobody watches
Promise me you'll make the most of that space 
Between the notches

By 18, I was a rebel child just looking for a fight
Till my raising hell landed me in jail one cold November night
When they lined me up for a picture I saw the writing on that wall
And I remembered the words my grandpa had said as tears began to fall

They're just notches a couple lines nothing more
You see it's not how tall you stand son it's what you're standing for
Oh the measure of a man is the mark he makes when nobody watches
They said turn sideways and I stood there with my face
Against the notches

That night I had a choice to make and I chose to learn from my mistakes
And i'm proud to say I turned my life around

And on the day before my son was born I stopped by grandpa's house
We stood in that doorway where my years had been carved out
He gave me his knife and said keep track of your little man
I said yes sir, and I'll make sure he understands

They're just notches a couple lines nothing more
You see it's not how tall you stand son it's what you're standing for
The measure of a man is the mark he makes when nobody watches
And I'll teach him to make the most of that space between the notches
Cause I've learned life is all about that space between the notches

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