Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] He was up before the sunrise Coffee in a chipped blue cup Said "Boy That river raised me But it's you that's growin' up" We haul steel down the Ohio Rust on our hands by noon Then we’re back home in the gravel ’Neath a busted porch light moon [Chorus] We got Fateyes sittin’ in the backyard Primer gray and dreams in red Wrenches singin’ like a choir Oil stains where our prayers get said You’re my blood My boy My shadow I’m your old man’s only son Granddad Grandson Side by side Feelin’ like father and son [Verse 2] He points out at that river Says "She’ll take what you don’t tie down" Same thing ‘bout your temper Same thing ‘bout this town But he laughs when the socket slips Grease streaked across my face "Every busted knuckle Kid Puts you right in your place" [Chorus] We got Fateyes sittin’ in the backyard Primer gray and dreams in red Wrenches singin’ like a choir Oil stains where our prayers get said You’re my blood My boy My shadow I’m your old man’s only son Granddad Grandson Side by side Feelin’ like father and son [Bridge] [Guitar leans into a slow Bent-note break] He says "One day I’ll be river dust One day you’ll drive away" Hands me that cold chrome socket Says "Turn it Kid Let it stay" And the frame creaks like it’s talkin’ Old bolts finally comin’ loose Two hearts on the same old rhythm Same sweat Same worn-out boots [Chorus] We got Fateyes runnin’ from the backyard Headlights cuttin’ through the dark Every mile feels like a memory Every shift a little spark You’re my blood My boy My shadow I’m your old man’s only son On that river In this driveway We’re still like father and son [Outro] [Band drops to a hush Slide guitar answering the vocal] River roll on past our story Truck cools down Day is done Two chairs in the dust by Fateyes Granddad Grandson Father and son
Tags
rock, Slow-burning blues rock with male vocals, swampy slide guitar and a gritty barroom kit. Verses stay low and intimate over a walking bass and brushed snare; chorus hits harder with open chords, call-and-response backing vocals, and a singing lead line. Mid-song, the guitars swell for a short, melodic solo over the groove, then drop back for a hushed final chorus and a bent-note outro., blues
Duration
4:53
Instrumental
No
Created
4/2/2026