[Verse 1]
You been staring at that old blue chair
Same sunrise, same blank stare
Coffee gone cold in your rough, red hands
Like you forgot you ever had plans
I hear you breathing like it’s all too much
You say, “Boy, don’t end up like us”
Well I’m your son, I ain’t your regret
I ain’t done dreaming yet
[Chorus]
Dad, I’m gonna go where the wheat fields shine
Gonna chase some sky, gonna cross that line
I’ll miss this house, and your quiet room
But I can’t let my heart die this soon
You say your story’s over, but look at me
I’m your tomorrow, you’re my history
You’re more than the hurt that you’ve been through
My future’s waiting
And there’s a road still waiting for you
[Verse 2]
You taught me how to drive that truck
How to pray when I was stuck
How to take a hit and stand back up
Now you’re the one who’s giving up
There’s college letters in my top desk drawer
You just shrug and change the score
On that TV humming in the dark
Like it can drown a breaking heart
[Chorus]
Dad, I’m gonna go where the wheat fields shine
Gonna chase some sky, gonna cross that line
I’ll pack my bags ‘fore the leaves turn brown
I’ll wave at you from the edge of town
You say your story’s over, but that ain’t true
I’m your reflection learning something new
If I can start over, so can you
My future’s waiting
And there’s a road still waiting for you
[Bridge]
I ain’t asking you to never feel tired (no)
Just to stand in the doorway when I fire that engine (hey)
Maybe smile like you used to do
If you can’t believe in you right now
Then believe in me somehow
‘Cause every step I’m taking
I’m carrying you
[Chorus]
Dad, I’m gonna go where the wheat fields shine
Gonna write my name on a different sign
I’ll call you late when the nights get long
You can hang on every word, hang on this song
You say your story’s over, but I see light
Sitting in your chair in the quiet night
You gave me a future, let it pull you through
My future’s waiting
And there’s a road still waiting for you