Most parents might find this song self explanatory.

https://soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel/like-you-own-the-world


Like You Own the World
By David Snyder

V1

Well I’m gonna miss
Your baby blues
But I think I’ve taught you
What you need to get through
So as you’re packing up the car
Sailing off into the blue
I just have two things
I want to say to you
And as your father
I know that these two things are true

CH

Just remember
You’ll always be my girl
Yeah just remember
You’ll always be my girl
And when you walk out there
With your flag unfurled
I want you walk
Like you own the world
Yeah I want you to walk
Like you own the world

V2

Well I’m gonna miss
All the crazy little things that you do
Because every single one of them
Makes me crazier for you
So as you’re waving from the driveway
Sailing off into the blue
I still have two things
That I want to say to you
And always know
That these two things are true

CH

Just remember
You’ll always be my girl
Yeah just remember
You’ll always be my girl
And when you walk out there
With your flag unfurled
I want you walk
Like you own the world
Yeah I want you to walk
Like you own the world
Yeah I want you to walk
Like you own the world
Like you own
the world

All Music and Lyrics copyright 2016 by David Snyder


Style is _GRAYSKY.STY (Gray Sky Emotive Acoustic Folk)
Xtra Styles

RealTracks in style: ~2474:Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~1118:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 1814:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CelticAir Ev 085
RealDrums in style: BrushesPop8thsSwirl: a: Swirl Tap b: BrushesPop8thsSwirl
Additional: Cello, Pop Prairie Piano
Vocals, Orchestration and Production by David Snyder

Cool tune. Nice work.

Yeah all I got for right now. Too tired to think critically.

It's okay man! That is short but sweet!

David,

So beautiful. A direct hit to the heart - this absolutely shredded me...

Bob

Hi David,

This is such a great backing that you've created. The added cello is beautiful. Then, when the prairie piano enters the mix it lifts the emotional quality of the backing even more. These provided wonderful support for your heartfelt lyrics and performance.

Regards,
Noel

David,

I didn`t think you could get better than your last song... and now this... about the best leaving home gift in song from parent to child I`ve heard.
Awesome!

Robert

David, you’re a great inspiration You can be very proud of such a dedicated song ‘from the heart “ to someone very dear to you ,never easy to script. Your subtle restrained singing of it was perfect, as was the soft Cello, the piano came in beautifully.

Paddy G

David
Lovely poignant song - pretty arrangement and an emotive vocal.
Excellent.

Peter

David, Were you always this good or have you lately taken an upward leap in your songwriting? This is a great write and performance of a very relatable song to any of us with daughters. Great fatherly advice. You done good Dad! Tom

This is beautiful, David.

Nothing better than writing from the heart - and it is obvious that is where this came from.

Tasty production - nice build! One of your best. One of your best vocals, too...

Sweet.

fj

David,

Beautiful, heartfelt song.

I can imagine feeling exactly like this when my 5 year old has grown up and flown the nest.

Cheers
Rec

Poignant and beautiful song, David. The cello is so tasteful and effective and provides an elegant background for your emotive vocal. I also love the piano -- it's like the varnish that makes the whole track shine just that much more.

Great write and performance David. Heartfelt and warm.

Charlie

Very cool tune David. My son has two daughters and he will be heart broken when they leave the nest. Well done

Could not say it better than Bob. Probably my new fave of yours, from a long list!! I have a 12-year old daughter. She's a tall, graceful, beautiful girl with bright eyes, a big heart and a sharp wit. Hopefully, I can write one like this for her someday! Take care. Greg

Hi, David !


This is one of your
absolute best writes
and performances !

It is a really beautiful
tune that easily makes one
sink into a nostalgic mood !

Cheers
Dani

I couldn't agree more.

David, this is absolutely your best to date. I don't know how you are going to top this one?

This is so good that if my daughter ever gets married I would like your permission to play this song for the father and daughter dance.

This is a keeper.

Thank you so much Bob!

She sounds like a beautiful girl Greg! She probably deserves a good song!!

Absolutely Mario! I would be honored!!

Thanks Noel!! I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comments!

Wow, thank Robert! You have made my day!!

Thanks Paddy!

Thanks Peter!

Hard to answer question, man, but thanks!!!!! I am really glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Floyd!!

Thanks Receder. I am glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Will!!!

Thanks Charlie!!

Thanks Scott!

Thank you Dani! I really appreciate that!!

"Just remember
You’ll always be my girl
Yeah just remember
You’ll always be my girl
And when you walk out there
With your flag unfurled
I want you walk
Like you own the world
Yeah I want you to walk
Like you own the world"

In a word...WOW!

We have a CD titled "All Over The Map" but man you are all over the universe with your exploration of genres and sub-genres. Not gonna parse it out...everything is in the pocket. We look forward to linking some family and friends up with this!

J&B

Thanks Y'all!!!!

David,

Great song!
I cannot really appreciate the sentiment as I only have a son and we all said "thank goodness", or words to that effect, when HE left LOL

Alyn

Ha ha ha ha! That's funny!

Why don't you write a song about it?

Something like:

I know these times will pass
but don't let the door hit you in.....

???