[Verse 1]
I grew up on backroads and radio waves
Singing along to the dreams that they gave
White lace, front porch, barefoot bride
Thought that kind of love was waiting in time
Mama hummed Reba while she washed the clothes
Daddy said, “Girl, don’t settle, you’ll know”
I chased that feeling with my heart wide open
Till I learned that forever is rarely spoken
[Pre-Chorus]
But hearts don’t always ride off in the sun
Turns out forever don’t come for everyone
[Chorus]
'90s country promised love, but the world handed me lessons
Like how a kiss can turn cold, and goodbyes come without questions
I kept holding on to fairy tales in dusted denim dresses
But the truth don’t rhyme like those old lines
And pain don’t fit in confessions
[Verse 2]
He had a crooked smile and a pickup truck
Said I was the one, but I ran outta luck
We danced in headlights, we burned too fast
Some songs don’t play past the second track
Now I sit alone with my old guitar
Writing down ghosts that still leave a scar
Every line’s a memory I can’t outrun
But I’ve made peace with what I’ve become
[Pre-Chorus]
Turns out it ain’t easy being strong
When forever only lasts in a song
[Chorus]
'90s country promised love, but the world handed me lessons
Like how a smile can lie, and timing steals your blessings
I wore hope like boots too big, stumbled through the questions
But the truth don’t shine like neon signs
And scars don’t beg for attention
[Bridge]
Still I play those songs when I need a place
Where hearts don’t break and dreams don’t fade
It ain’t real, but it’s still safe
And I still pray…
[Final Chorus]
'90s country promised love, but the world handed me lessons
I’ve got lines like lyrics written in my own confessions
I won’t chase that perfect love, just grace in all my messes
And maybe peace don’t ride in on a breeze
But I’m learning that’s a blessing
[Outro]
'90s country promised love…
But I think I found more in these lessons