[Intro – 0:00–0:18] Yeah… Used to be nothin’ but pines and peace out here… Now it’s headlights and heartbreak Feels like the world creepin’ in… ⸻ [Verse 1 – 0:19–1:00] I remember when the road was just gravel and prayer No traffic, no noise, just open air Now they buildin’ up condos where the corn used to grow City lights crawlin’ in, takin’ over slow Same way you did, damn, you moved in my chest Started off sweet, then you tore up the rest I was a calm kind of soul, soft like a hymn Then heartbreak hit me like a shot of sin Now every quiet place got a little more loud Every pure thing got a shadow now It’s like the world don’t give a shit ‘bout peace Just wants more, more, more — never release ⸻ [Chorus – 1:01–1:30] Yeah, the city’s invadin’ these country roads Like heartbreak invadin’ a heart that’s gold Used to be love here, now it’s pain in the dust Same damn story, just different rust Concrete where the wildflowers used to be Just like your goodbye still hauntin’ me Damn… it’s hard watchin’ beauty get broke Yeah, the city moves in like heartbreak smoke ⸻ [Verse 2 – 1:31–2:10] Used to hear crickets, now it’s sirens at night Used to feel safe, now it don’t feel right They pave over memories, call it “progress” Just like you left and called it “honest” I swear I loved you like a backroad song Slow and steady, thought it’d last long But you came in like a fast damn train Left my soul cracked with a new kind of rain Now I drink on a porch that don’t feel the same Watchin’ my hometown lose its name And I’m losin’ myself in the middle of change Tryna stay good while I’m goin’ insane ⸻ [Chorus – 2:11–2:40] Yeah, the city’s invadin’ these country roads Like heartbreak invadin’ a heart that’s gold Used to be love here, now it’s pain in the dust Same damn story, just different rust Concrete where the wildflowers used to be Just like your goodbye still hauntin’ me Damn… it’s hard watchin’ beauty get broke Yeah, the city moves in like heartbreak smoke ⸻ [Bridge – 2:41–2:55] And I ain’t sayin’ change is evil… But it sure as hell hurts When the things you loved start disappearin’ Right in front of you… ⸻ [Final Verse / Outro – 2:56–3:15] So I’m drivin’ these roads with a heavy damn heart Watchin’ the world tear the simple apart Tryna keep faith in a place that’s shiftin’ Tryna keep love when my soul still missin’ Maybe one day I’ll find peace again Somewhere the noise finally ends But right now it’s just me and this broke-down view… City on my backroads… Heartbreak in me too…

Concrete on My Backroads