Chasing Dreams in the Clouds

Coffee in a paper cup

Suitcase by the kitchen chair

Mama says, “You sure you’re ready?”

I say, “I’m more scared to stay right here”

One last look at that mailbox

Name painted on the rusted tin

Heart beating like a truck door slam

I turn the key and let it in

I’m chasing dreams in the clouds

Windows down, singing way too loud

Every mile a little more proud

Of that kid who said it out loud

If I fall, I’ll fall from high

At least I tried, at least I tried

Yeah, I’m chasing dreams in the clouds

Not on the ground this time

Exit signs and billboards blur

Small town names I’ll never know

Playlist full of hometown heroes

Praying one day I’m that show

Text from dad, “Just keep your faith”

He never says the words “I’m scared”

But he sent a pic of my old ball cap

Riding shotgun on his chair

I’m chasing dreams in the clouds

Windows down, singing way too loud

Every mile a little more proud

Of that kid who said it out loud

If I fall, I’ll fall from high

At least I tried, at least I tried

Yeah, I’m chasing dreams in the clouds

Not on the ground this time

Maybe I’ll crash

Maybe I’ll fly

But I won’t die wondering why

I traded safe

For this wild sky

(oh, this wild sky)

I’m chasing dreams in the clouds

Windows down, singing way too loud

Every mile a little more proud

Of that kid who said it out loud

If I fall, I’ll fall from high

At least I tried, at least I tried

Yeah, I’m chasing dreams in the clouds

And I’m never coming down