Songs like this are why I love country music, although I don't listen to much of it. There's more to life than what you have in your hand. Like the old man says in this video, "I learned at an early age, there are things that matter, and there are things that don't." Money, cars, and fame are some of those 'don'ts', even though that's what your standard of living is derived from in the eyes of others. You have way more than what you hold in your hand. Most importantly, God, and loved ones who have since gone to be with him. As mentioned in the song, this man lost his father about the same age I lost my own mother. He also mentions his baby brother, best friend, loving wife, which I pray that none of you will ever have to experience. In my opinion at least, it's not the money you make or your public image that defines you as a person, it's what you've been through, how you've overcame obstacles in life, and what you learn from them. I feel that is the message this song is portraying. The old man doesn't break down after he loses his home. He's lost way worse than what he held in his hand. He's picked up from his past experiences that physical possessions are worthless compared to who, and what, you hold in your heart. This is why I find this song worth posting here, it's a true reminder, to me at least, what is really important in life.
