I Was Young Once Too
He raced that engine down the track, ’round the tree on Christmas day
I was so amazed my dad would play with trains
I saw a sparkle in his eye, then I heard him say
“Come on, son, let’s play, I was young once too”
He washed that Buick faithfully, Lord, he kept her clean
I thought that machine meant more to him than me
On the day I turned 16, he threw me the keys
Said: “I was young once too, now she belongs to you”
He was such a young man then, I’m older than that now
I hope I measure up to him, when the circle comes around
I saw him in the attic, sittin’ cross-legged on the floor
With some old photographs, he pointed and he laughed
He said: “That’s me in that picture”, I said: “No son, that’s your dad
I was young once too and looked a lot like you
I was young once too, I was young once too”
He was young once too and looked like me and you
Listen to the song
Hør sangen
About the carol I Was Young Once Too
“I Was Young Once Too” is a Christmas-related song recorded by the American country band Alabama. The song reflects on memories, family and the passage of time, themes often associated with the holiday season. Alabama’s style combines country storytelling with emotional reflections on relationships and life experiences.
The song focuses on looking back at youth and recognizing the experiences shared between generations. Its message connects with the way Christmas often brings families together and encourages people to remember the past. The idea that older generations were once young themselves creates a sense of understanding and connection.
Its connection to Christmas comes through themes of family, memories and reflection. Rather than focusing on Santa or holiday traditions, the song highlights the emotional side of the season, where people gather and remember important moments. Alabama’s storytelling approach gives the song a warm and nostalgic quality that fits naturally within holiday listening.
