The Trace Adkins You’re Gonna Miss This song was was released in January 2008 as the second and final single from Adkins’ compilation album “American Man: Greatest Hits Volume II”. This song became Adkins’s fastest-climbing single to date and his third Number One hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. “You’re Gonna Miss This” is a heartfelt reminder to enjoy every moment of life because time flies by quickly.
The music video is the most popular of his career with over 48 million YouTube views as of March of 2023. The song’s music video was filmed in Adkins’s hometown of Sarepta, Louisiana with additional scenes from Plain Dealing, Louisiana. Watch the music video and see the written lyrics below.
Trace Adkins You’re Gonna Miss This Music Video
The song’s lyrics tell the story of a young woman who is always in a hurry to grow up and move on to the next phase of her life. She is constantly looking forward to the future, eager to leave behind her current situation and move on to bigger and better things. The narrator, likely a mother or father figure, tries to encourage her to slow down and appreciate the present moment because someday she will look back and realize that these were the best days of her life.
This song was written by Ashley Gorley and Lee Thomas Miller.
Trace Adkins You’re Gonna Miss This Lyrics
She was staring out the window of that SUV
Complaining, saying “I can’t wait to turn eighteen”
She said “I’ll make my own money, and I’ll make my own rules”
Momma put the car in park out there in front of the school
She kissed her head and said “I was just like you”
You’re gonna miss this
You’re gonna want this back
You’re gonna wish these days hadn’t gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you’re gonna miss this
Before she knows it she’s a brand new bride
In her one-bedroom apartment, and her daddy stops by
He tells her “It’s a nice place”
She says “It’ll do for now”
Starts talking about babies and buying a house
Daddy shakes his head and says “Baby, just slow down”
You’re gonna miss this
You’re gonna want this back
You’re gonna wish these days hadn’t gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you’re gonna miss this
Five years later there’s a plumber workin’ on the water heater
Dog’s barkin’, phone’s ringin’
One kid’s cryin’, one kid’s screamin’
She keeps apologizin’
He says “They don’t bother me
I’ve got two babies of my own
One’s thirty six, one’s twenty three
Huh, it’s hard to believe, but
You’re gonna miss this
You’re gonna want this back
You’re gonna wish these days hadn’t gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you’re gonna miss this
You’re gonna’ miss this
Yeah
You’re gonna’ miss this
In addition to the powerful message conveyed by the lyrics, the song is also beautifully crafted musically. Adkins’ rich baritone voice carries the emotion of the song perfectly, and the simple yet effective instrumentation creates a sense of nostalgia and longing. “You’re Gonna Miss This” is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. It’s a poignant reminder to appreciate the present moment and cherish the memories we make, because one day we will look back and realize that those were the best days of our lives.
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