He’s not just the son of the “King of Country” George Strait — Bubba Strait is a true artist with a rare musical gift. Born into the spotlight, Bubba chose a different path: quiet, thoughtful, and deeply authentic. Few people know that he co-wrote “Living for the Night,” one of the most emotionally resonant songs in George Strait’s career. The song, with its haunting melody and heartfelt lyrics, speaks of loneliness after loss — and has touched millions of listeners. Bubba didn’t write the lyrics as a distant observer, but as someone who has lived those feelings. Perhaps that’s why the song carries such raw, human sorrow. “Living for the Night” is more than just a powerful ballad — it’s proof that Bubba Strait is more than just a cowboy. He’s an artist who has inherited the soul of country music from his father, quietly crafting a legacy all his own.
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Everyday is a lifetime without you
Hard to get through, since you’ve been gone
So I do the only thing I know how to, to get by
I’m living for the night
I’ve drawn all the curtains in this old house
To keep the sun out and off my face
Friends stop by to check-in ’cause I’ve checked out
I tell them I’m fine, I’m living for the night
I can’t hide the tears I cry, the pain that came with your goodbyes
The memories that keep me out of sight
Every night I venture out, into those neon arms that hold me tight
I’m living for the night
I’m a whole lot easier to talk to,
When I’ve had a few, I settle down
Whiskey kills the man you’ve turned me into
And I come alive
I’m living for the night
Daylight can’t hide the tears I cried, the pain that came with your goodbyes
The memories that keep me out of sight
Every night I venture out, into those neon arms that hold me tight
I’m living for the night
I’m living for the night
Everyday is a lifetime without you