Long Way To Raise Hell

Verse 1

Mama said, “Boy, don’t tempt the flame,”

But I was born gasoline with a runaway name.

Lightin’ up every backroad sign,

Halo’s choking on the dust I leave behind.

Every mile I take feels like a dare,

But I wouldn’t trade this devil-mad air.

Chorus

I’m not lost, just taking my time,

On a road where the outlaws shine.

If trouble’s home, I know it well—

I’m just a long way to raise hell.

Verse 2

Sirens preach but can’t catch me,

I’m a wild prayer runnin’ free.

Angel wings can’t keep me still,

I’m a sinner rollin’ uphill.

Barbed-wire hearts try to slow my ride,

But I blaze through every county line.

Chorus

I’m not lost, just taking my time,

On a road where the outlaws shine.

If trouble’s home, I know it well—

I’m just a long way to raise hell.

Bridge

Every mile I burn is grace I stole,

Redemption’s waiting down that road.

Smoke and stars are all I own,

The devil’s laughing but I’m not alone.

Final Chorus

I ain’t lost, just raising hell,

Kicking dust where devils dwell…

If trouble calls, I’ll pick up well—

Still a long way to raise hell.