He Didn't Have to Be
Brad Paisley
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When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new It always winds up feeling more like a job interview My mama used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go A few months later I remember lying there in bed I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she'd say yes And then all of a sudden ah it seemed so strange to me How we went from something's missing to a family Lookin' back all I can say about all the things he did for me Is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be I met the girl who's now my wife about three years ago We had the perfect marriage but we wanted somethin' more Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in And then all of a sudden ah it seemed so strange to me How we had gone from something's missing to a family Lookin' through the glass I think about the man that's standing next to me And I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be Lookin' back all I can say about all the things he did for me Is I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be 'Cause he didn't have to be You know he didn't have to be
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Written by: KELLEY LOVELACE, BRAD PAISLEY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Song's Genre'He Didn't Have to Be' is a country music song performed by American country music artist Brad Paisley.
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Song's AlbumThe song comes from Brad Paisley's debut album called 'Who Needs Pictures' which was released in 1999.
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Chart Achievement'He Didn't Have to Be' is noteworthy as it was Brad Paisley's first number one single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and held the top spot for two weeks.
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Song's Authors'He Didn't Have to Be' is co-written by Brad Paisley and songwriter Kelley Lovelace.
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Song's InspirationThe song was inspired by Lovelace's stepson and Paisley's own experience of becoming an instant family unit.
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Noteworthy PerformanceBrad Paisley and Lovelace performed the song at the White House for the National Songwriters Association in 2003.
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Video AppearanceThe song's music video features Paisley and includes a cameo from his future wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
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Topic of the SongThe song is about how a man steps up to take care of a child that isn't his biological one, showcasing the importance of stepfathers.
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Awards'He Didn't Have to Be' won the Country Music Television Award for Male Video of the Year, and earned a nomination for Country Music Association Awards Song of the Year in 2000.
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Cultural Impact'He Didn't Have to Be' was critically acclaimed for its heartfelt depiction of step-parenting and became a significant song for many blended families.
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