(Intro)
Come on now
County Line Shine
Comin in hot down 49
(Verse 1)
I got red clay caked on these steel-toe boots,
Whole lotta scars, whole lotta hard truth.
Backseat full of dreams that I never unpacked,
Heart held together with a Marlboro pack.
I’ve been broke enough to count change for gas,
Prayed to God that this paycheck would last.
Everybody talks like it’s some kinda code,
That’s when we disappear down Carolina roads.
Mama said, “Son, don’t let this world make you cold,”
She prayed, “Stand tall, never sell your soul.”
Now I’m fighting both while I’m gripping that wheel,
Trying to figure out what the hell I still feel.
(Pre-Chorus)
You can keep your skyline shining like gold…
Mine’s a porch light glowing at the end of a dirt road.
But you might find me chillin worry free
Livin it up at What-A-Burger number 13
(Chorus)
Carolina back roads… they know my sins.
They watched me lose… they watched me win.
Every pothole knows where my tears have rolled,
Every pine tree watched this old boy grow.
When the world’s too loud and my faith gets low,
I let that old truck find its way back home.
Ain’t looking for heaven—I already know…
It’s somewhere out here on Carolina back roads.
(Verse 2)
I’ve buried friends way too damn young,
Still hear their voices when the night’s gone numb.
Crosses on the shoulder when the flowers fade,
Reminding me tomorrow ain’t guaranteed.
Got whiskey on my breath and regret in my chest,
Trying to outrun ghosts that refuse to rest.
The devil knows my name, keeps calling my phone,
But grace still finds me when I’m riding alone.
These city folks judge from a high-rise view,
Never worked till their hands split in two.
Never watched an old man break his back,
Just to put a little food in a brown paper sack.
(Bridge)
I ain’t saying I’m a saint… hell, I know I’m not.
I’ve lit bridges up just to stay warm a lot.
But every time I fall and think hope is gone…
These Carolina back roads carry me on.
( Verse 3)
I got diesel in my blood and redemption on my mind,
Trying to outrun pain but it keeps good time.
Mirror full of memories I wish I could erase,
Still thanking God He ain’t quit on me today.
Every scar got a story, every tattoo got a ghost,
Every prayer I ever whispered disappeared in the smoke.
But I still bow my head before I crank this ride,
‘Cause the only thing tougher than me’s what’s on my side.
If tomorrow never comes, don’t cry too long…
Just roll my windows down and play this song.
Take one last drive where the gravel rolls…
Scatter my soul on Carolina back roads.
(Final Chorus)
Carolina back roads… they know my sins.
They watched me lose… they watched me win.
Every pothole knows where my tears have rolled,
Every pine tree watched this old boy grow.
When the world’s too loud and my faith gets low,
I let that old truck find its way back home.
Ain’t looking for heaven—I already know…
It’s somewhere out here on Carolina back roads.
(Outro)
If these tires could talk…
MBMEASMER
