We were headed to a George Strait Saturday night,
Boots on gravel underneath the lights,
Halfway to the gate I lost my breath,
Couldn’t catch the air deep inside my chest.
Thought maybe allergies were all it was,
Summer dust and that old campfire buzz,
But mowing that lawn told another truth,
Two little passes and I was through.
(Pre-Chorus)
One night camping under those stars,
Felt like somebody was squeezing my heart,
Still no pain, no warning signs,
Just death sneaking up one breath at a time.
(Chorus)
Got me a better working heart,
Ain’t no lie, I’m lucky I survived,
New roads running through these veins,
And I thank the Lord I’m still alive.
Now I’m living every day my best,
Kiss my girl and thank the meds,
Laugh a little louder than I did back then,
’Cause I got another shot at life again.
(Verse 2)
Went to my doctor for a check-up day,
He looked at me and said, “No delay,”
“Go straight to the ER right now,
Don’t stop anywhere no matter how.”
They tried a stent but the answer was no,
Too many arteries closed up slow,
Doctor said, “Son, I’m scared to start,”
“This job’s too risky for your heart.”
(Pre-Chorus)
Then came sirens down the interstate,
Another team said, “We ain’t too late,”
First-class ride with lights burning bright,
Holding on somewhere between fear and fight.
(Chorus)
Got me a better working heart,
Ain’t no lie, I’m lucky I survived,
New roads running through these veins,
And I thank the Lord I’m still alive.
Now I’m living every day my best,
Kiss my girl and thank the meds,
Laugh a little louder than I did back then,
’Cause I got another shot at life again.
(Bridge)
They sliced me open, built brand-new roads,
Carried a heavy, dying load,
And when that heartbeat found its song,
I knew somehow I’d carry on.
My girl was there through every day,
Holding my hand the whole damn way,
Love like that can pull you through,
When life’s hanging by a thread or two.
(Final Chorus)
Got me a better working heart,
Ain’t no lie, I’m lucky I survived,
New roads running through these veins,
And I thank the Lord I’m still alive.
Now I’m living every day my best,
Kiss my girl and thank the meds,
Every sunrise feels like heaven sent,
’Cause I got another shot at life again.
(Outro)
Yeah, I got another shot at life again…
And I ain’t wasting one more breath.
