“I’m Already There” Performed by Lonestar
“I’m Already There” Performed by Lonestar
He called her on the road
From a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say I love you one more time
But when he heard the sound
Of the kids laughing in the background
He had to wipe away a tear from his eye
A little voice came on the phone
Said “Daddy when you coming home”
He said the first thing that came to his mind
I’m already there
Take a look around
I’m the sunshine in your hair
I’m the shadow on the ground
I’m the whisper in the wind
I’m your imaginary friend
And I know I’m in your prayers
Oh I’m already there
She got back on the phone
Said I really miss you darling
Don’t worry about the kids they’ll be alright
Wish I was in your arms
Lying right there beside you
But I know that I’ll be in your dreams tonight
And I’ll gently kiss your lips
Touch you with my fingertips
So turn out the light and close your eyes
I’m already there
Don’t make a sound
I’m the beat in your heart
I’m the moonlight shining down
I’m the whisper in the wind
And I’ll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I’m already there
We may be a thousand miles apart
But I’ll be with you wherever you are
I’m already there
Take a look around
I’m the sunshine in your hair
I’m the shadow on the ground
I’m the whisper in the wind
And I’ll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I’m already there
Oh I’m already
There
The song is sung by the American country music band named Lonestar. It is included in their fourth album “I’m Already There” which was released on 2001. The song narrates one of the heart breaking events that happens in our everyday life. The lyrics narrate a story about a man and how he and his family feels as they cope with his absence. As you listen to the lyrics, you would understand how much this man loves his family and how much he means to them. It talks about how the man is sending them a message that he will always be there for them even if he is not there physically.
The song also shows another glimpse of reality. It narrates a story about a child that longs for his father and asks when daddy is going to come home. This is an example of what soldiers and their family experience. This is also what overseas workers or frequent travelling businessmen and their families’ experience. It perfectly describes the loneliness that both sides feel. It describes how the power of prayers and faith helps with this kind of situation. The song encourages the listeners to stay strong especially during difficult times such as the absence or, in this case, the death of a loved one.
This is one of the funeral songs that is popularly used for soldiers who died in battle. This helps lessen the pain that the bereaved feels especially because most of these families do not have time to mourn their death. However, in general, the song is about someone we love who is far away from us. Again, it talks about our loved one being there for us in spirit. It tackles the love that we share with them and how powerful it is, the reality that we face when we lose someone that we love. This makes the song fitting for those who experience this kind of scenario which is why this song became associated with the September 11 attack where a lot of people lost their lives.
