When Shannon asked for a cigerette

I was walking down second street,homeless in downtown Antioch at fall,

Lost between the neon signs and the things that made me small.

She walked up with a half-worn smile, said, “Hey do you have a cigerette?”

Didn’t know that single spark would burn so warm that night.

(Chorus)

When Shannon asked for a cigarette, I didn’t know just yet,

That love was hiding in the smoke of every old regret.

We saved each other’s broken hearts from drifting off too far —

Two lost souls who found a home beneath the same old stars.

(Verse 2)

We talked about the dreams we’d missed, the roads we still could take,

Swore we’d leave those darkened streets before they made us break.

Found a little place, four walls and a second chance,

Painted over every scar and learned how to dance.

(Chorus)

When Shannon asked for a cigarette, I didn’t know just yet,

That love was hiding in the smoke of every old regret.

We saved each other’s broken hearts from drifting off too far —

Two lost souls who found a home beneath the same old stars.

(Bridge)

Now the nights are quiet, but the memories still hum,

From the flicker of a lighter to a life we’ve overcome.

Shannon you are my reason, you are my song, my shelter in the rain,

Guess love can start from one small spark and still remain.

(Final Chorus)

When Shannon asked for a cigarette, I’ll never forget,

That was the night our hearts made a lifelong duet.

From the streets to wedding rings, we’ve come so far —

Two lost souls who found a home beneath the same old stars.