Remember Him That Way Lyrics by Luke Combs
There’s An Old Man And A Lazy Boy
TV On A Western, Fast Asleep
Grey In His Hair, At Least What’s Left
But The Heart Of A Lion, Beatin’ In His Chest
And There’s A Little More Slow In His Go
A Little Less Rock In His Roll, These Days
But I Remember Him Ten Feet Tall And Bulletproof
Throwin’ Me A Ball In Cowboy Boots
A Whistle And The Dogs Start Runnin’
A Whisper And Mama Starts Blushin’
A Wrench In His Hand And A Beer In The Other
God Couldn’t Make A Man Any Tougher
And That ‘s’ On His Chest Is Startin’ To Fade
But I’ll Always Remember Him That Way
I Used To Think, That He’d Never Get Old
That Kind Of Thing Was For Regular Joes
And He Tries Real Hard, To Put Up A Fight
But I Guess Time, Is His Kryptonite
’cause I Remember Him Ten Feet Tall And Bulletproof
Throwin’ Me A Ball In Cowboy Boots
A Whistle And The Dogs Start Runnin’
A Whisper And Mama Starts Blushin’
A Wrench In His Hand And A Beer In The Other
God Couldn’t Make A Man Any Tougher
And That ‘s’ On His Chest Is Startin’ To Fade
But I’ll Always Remember Him That Way
And There’s A Little More Slow In His Go
A Little Less Rock In His Roll, These Days
But I Remember Him Ten Feet Tall And Bulletproof
Throwin’ Me A Ball In Cowboy Boots
A Whistle And The Dogs Start Runnin’
A Whisper And Mama Starts Blushin’
A Wrench In His Hand And A Beer In The Other
God Couldn’t Make A Man Any Tougher
And That ‘s’ On His Chest Is Startin’ To Fade
But There’s Somethings Time Can’t Erase
’cause I’ll Always Remember Him That Way
Summary
These lyrics beautifully reminisce about a father figure who is aging gracefully but still carries the essence of his younger, robust self in his heart. The narrator’s reflects on how time has softened his father’s pace and demeanor, yet vividly recalls moments from the past when he seemed larger than life—strong, resilient, and full of vitality.
The song paints a nostalgic picture of the father throwing balls in cowboy boots, commanding the dogs with a whistle, and balancing work with a beer in hand. Despite the inevitable changes brought by age, the narrator cherishes these memories and holds onto the image of his father as a formidable, enduring figure.
Ultimately, the lyrics convey a deep sense of love and admiration for a father who has shaped the narrator’s life, capturing the timeless qualities that define their bond across the years.
