Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Alarm hits dark
Steel deck sweats by dawn
Coffee in a stained white mug
And the river just rolls on
Hard hat
Fuel hose
Tag line in my hand
Boots beat rusted metal steps
Like a worn-out marching band
[Chorus]
Two days on
One day gone
Chasing that wake till the night is done
Pretty sunset painting rust and foam
But my heart’s tied up at home
Yeah
My heart’s tied up at home
[Verse 2]
We’re picking up empties
Lines whistle through the heat
Diesel taste on every breath
Blisters burning through my feet
Logbook
Late call
Another barge to swing
Phone buzz
“miss you” in a text
I just stare and let it ring
[Chorus]
Two days on
One day gone
Chasing that wake till the night is done
Pretty sunset painting rust and foam
But my heart’s tied up at home
Yeah
My heart’s tied up at home
[Bridge]
Same moon over this brown water
Same moon over my front door
I count miles like I count paychecks
Always wishing I had one more
(one more, one more)
[Chorus]
Two days on
One day gone
Chasing that wake till the night is done
Pretty sunset
Gold on steel and stone
But my heart’s tied up at home
Yeah
My heart’s tied up at home
(my heart’s already home)
Style
gritty americana rock with male vocals; jangly telecaster and warm organ over a steadydriving rhythm section. verses stay close and conversationalkick and bass locked-in like an engine hum. chorus widens with stacked harmonies and open chordsevoking wide water and big skies. bridge pulls dynamics way down—just vocalpicked guitarand organ pad—before a finalanthemic chorus with ad-libbed lines riding out over a long sunset fade.
Prompt
Towboater, working in the heat, picking up empties, working as a tankerman, boots, marine time, working two days they only get off one, pretty sunset, missing family, 
Credits
Prompt bySpicyStrike537
GeneratedMar 24, 2026
ModelAria v5
More like this
