Miles between

[Female Vocal]
Verse 1
He smelled like diesel, coffee, and pine
Left before the sun and got home late at night
That old Peterbilt was his second home
But his heart was ours, even when he was gone

Verse 2
He’d call from truck stops states away
Say, “Baby girl, how was school today?”
Left notes on the fridge, said, “Make me proud”
Even from the road, he’d still be around

Chorus
He was my first hero, behind the wheel
Steel and chrome, but his love was real
Ten thousand miles couldn’t dim his spark
He carried us with him, right there in his heart
He might’ve chased the lines under the stars
But he was never gone too far

Verse 3
He’d be gone for weeks so Mama could stay
Home with us kids while he hauled freight
Built us a life mile by mile
With blistered hands and a patient smile
And when he came home, he’d fix what broke
Like bikes and sinks and hearts full of hope

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge
Now I see his strength in the life I lead
Hard work, love, and loyalty
He gave the world from that driver's seat
And I carry him now in the heart of me

Final Chorus
He was my first hero, strong and kind
A king of the road, with a peace of mind
Built our life on diesel and prayers
A quiet man with a love so rare
He may have lived life highway-bound
But his love always came back ‘round

Outro
Yeah, he was the road, he was the star
But to me, he was never far

90's country, love