Miles between us

“Miles Between Us”
(Verse 1)
Sun goes down on another state line
Dashboard glowing, 10:49
Thermos coffee and a radio song
But this cab feels quiet when I’m gone
Got your picture taped by the wheel
Baby’s drawing I still keep sealed
Crayon hearts and a house in blue
Says, “Daddy hurry home, we miss you”
(Pre-Chorus)
Every mile marker rolling by
Feels like one more long goodbye
(Chorus)
It’s a long stretch of highway and a heavy load
Chasing down dreams on a lonesome road
Eighteen wheels and a diesel hum
But my heart’s back home where you’re from
Through the rain, through the midnight chrome
I’m counting down ‘til I’m back home
These miles between us ain’t easy to roam
I’m driving this semi… missing my home
(Verse 2)
Truck stop lights in the pouring rain
Call your number just to hear your name
You say the kids asked where I’ve been
Told ‘em “Daddy’s working hard again”
My little girl lost her first front tooth
My boy hit a ball clean over the roof
I smile wide but it cuts me deep
Miss the prayers we say before they sleep
(Pre-Chorus)
I trade my time for a better life
But it’s hard being gone every night
(Chorus)
It’s a long stretch of highway and a heavy load
Chasing down dreams on a lonesome road
Eighteen wheels and a diesel hum
But my heart’s back home where you’re from
Through the rain, through the midnight chrome
I’m counting down ‘til I’m back home
These miles between us ain’t easy to roam
I’m driving this semi… missing my home
(Bridge)
Rearview mirror, I see their faces
Empty driveway, empty spaces
This steering wheel’s the price I pay
To keep food on the table every day
But every sunrise brings me near
To the ones I love more every year
(Final Chorus – Bigger)
It’s a long stretch of highway and a heavy load
But love’s the reason I’m on this road
Eighteen wheels and a diesel song
Every mile brings me back where I belong
Through the storm and the endless chrome
I’m counting breaths ‘til I’m back home
These miles between us won’t last too long
I’m driving this semi… coming home
(Outro)
So keep that porch light burning bright
I’ll be rolling in by Friday night
Air brakes sigh, gravel roam
Thank God… I’m finally home.

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