The Measure Of A Man |
LyricsTHE MEASURE OF A MANMark Patterson © 2025 He never wanted to be a celebrity So when the Big Guy calls him away There won't be enough glory in his life story For the papers the following day He paid his dues but it won't make the news Though he makes the world a better place He doesn't give a damn about what's in demand Living life at his own pace (Tell me) What's the real measure of a man Is it what he's built with his own two hands Or how much heartache he had to withstand Or all the temptation that he outran Well let me tell you what comes to mind It's the love he's earned and will leave behind And that legacy my friend is the finest kind What's the real measure of a man Is it what he's built with his own two hands Or how much heartache he had to withstand Or all the temptation that he outran Well let me tell you what comes to mind It's the love he's earned and will leave behind And that legacy my friend is the finest kind He never made many enemies At least as far as I know He'll leave no one behind with an axe to grind He's made a lot more friends than foes He's got nothing to fear and his conscience is clear The man leaves nothing unsaid And I hope that we can remember that he Won't be gone but just gone ahead What's the real measure of a man Is it what he's built with his own two hands Or how much heartache he had to withstand Or all the temptation that he outran I'll say it again what comes to mind It's the love he's earned and will leave behind And that legacy my friend is the finest kind Yeah that legacy my friend is the finest kind |
| Short Song Description: Country Rock song about what really matters when you look back on a man's life work. |
| Long Song Description: "The Measure Of A Man" is a mid-tempo Country Rock song about which things are important when we look back at a man's life and accomplishments. The track features some Classic Rock influences on acoustic and electric guitars, B3, and harmonies. |
| Story Behind the Song: The song is based on how we measure personal success when we look back at a man's life, and what is really important. The answer turns out to be how he's viewed by the loved ones he leaves behind. |
| Lyric Credits: Mark Patterson |
| Music Credits: Mark Patterson |
| Producer Credits: Mark Patterson |
| Publisher Credits: Distinguishing Marks Music BMI |
| Label Credits: Distinguishing Marks Records LLC |
| Song Length: 3:34 |
| Primary Genre: Country-Rock |
| Secondary Genre: Rock-Classic |
| Tempo / Feel: Medium (111 - 130) |
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
| Subject Matter 1: Judgement |
| Subject Matter 2: Masculinity |
| Mood 1: In High Spirits |
| Mood 2: Content |
| Similar Artist 2: Tom Petty |
| Language: English |
| Era: 2000 and later |