[Intro]
Yeah, I’ve seen the dark side, I’ve felt that cold steel
Ain't lookin' for that life again, that’s a done deal
[Verse 1]
Boots on the ground, shackles on my soul
Facin' fears I try to Control
Cellmate’s screams haunts my mind
Next time, I’m leavin’ it all behind
[Pre-Chorus]
Miss the road, miss the night
But I can't risk another fight
That old drunk driver’s still in me
Lord, I pray I set him free
[Chorus]
I don’t wanna go back, I don’t wanna stay
Fear grips my heart every day
Buildin' pipes in the city streets
Dreamin' of those open runs and the sweet breeze
[Verse 2]
Whiskey’s call still hums in my ear
Withdrawal’s a battle, raw and clear
Building up those city pipes
Holdin’ on to my hopes, my stripes
[Pre-Chorus]
Blood and sweat in that union line
Know I can't cross that line
But the highway calls my name
Freedom’s not just a game
[Chorus]
I don’t wanna go back, I don’t wanna stay
Fear grips my heart every day
Buildin' pipes in the city streets
Dreamin' of those open runs and the sweet breeze
[Bridge]
Maybe one day I’ll find my peace
Leave behind this endless grief
Until then, I’ll stand my ground
Bein’ free’s what I’ve found
[Outro]
So I ride on, through the night
Fight the fear, chase the light
Never go back, that’s my vow
Livin’ free, anyhow