Inspiration for Moving Day (part II)

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We moved some big pieces of furniture last night. Tonight, we plan on moving the rest of the big pieces (beds, dressers, etc.). In light of this, I have decided to post the lyrics to a song by A-180, who is now known as Audio Adrenaline. I never knew why they never recorded it once they signed a record deal. Most of the people who knew the song loved it.

I always wanted to sing this song at a Philmont campfire, because the lyrics are about perseverance – something you need midway through the 10-day trek. Ten years ago this summer, I finally had the opportunity to sing it one time with the great Andy Gerhart. It was a highlight of my Philmont experience…

Strong Back
Noonday sun’s a-rainin’ down on my Daddy
He’s working hard to plant the seeds
Dirt’s getting harder
And the roads are getting longer
And his feet, they’re starting to bleed.

Keep pushin’
Keep pushin’ the plow
I know you’ll never ever turn back
Keep your heart in the soil
And your eyes on the horizon
Cause the Reaper’s Train’s a-comin down the track

Chorus
Strong back
And a weak will
Lord, I pray You give me a strong, strong back
And I will give You my will

Now my fears lay barren before me
Seems the weeds have overcome
The burden’s heavy
Heavy on my shoulders
On my back is a burnin’ sun

Keep pushin’
Keep pushin’ the plow
Like Daddy’s done seasons before
I cry for help from my brothers
And all of my sisters
Seems the harvest time’s a-comin faster than before

Chorus

Daddy, Daddy,
I wish You were here now
To work beside me in the rain
Daddy, Daddy,
I wish You were here now
Daddy, Daddy,
Ease my pain
Ease my pain

Chorus

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Matt Todd

Howdy. I'm Matt. My wife, Christy, and I have four kids and two dogs, I'm passionate about orphan care. I'm a die-hard fan of the Evansville Aces, the Indiana Hoosiers, and Star Wars. I'm trying to live life by the Todd family motto: "It behooves us to live!"
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