Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Coffee in a paper cup Headlights cutting through the dust Name on the door Paint peeling off But it still pulls Like it always does 3 a.m That radio hum Phone lights up Another one stuck You just nod Toss the cup to the floor Turn the key And roll on out [Chorus] You’re the hook on the highway Showing up when the night feels long Pulling weight that nobody sees Then you’re gone before the dawn In the rain In the black ice glow When the whole world’s sliding off the road You’re the hook on the highway Getting strangers home [Verse 2] Flares in the dark Red smoke and fear Shaking hands “man I’m glad you’re here” You talk ‘bout weather And where they’re from Just to calm that trembling voice Old ball cap Grease on your sleeve Family picture on the dash by the keys You miss birthdays School plays Sunday meals Chasing broken down dreams [Chorus] You’re the hook on the highway Showing up when the night feels long Pulling weight that nobody sees Then you’re gone before the dawn In the snow In the heat-wave haze When the engine gives out halfway You’re the hook on the highway Getting strangers home [Bridge] Who comes running when the world stands still? (yeah) When the plans fall apart on a blind curve hill You just flip those lights Say “We’ll get you through” Drive off quiet Like heroes do [Chorus] You’re the hook on the highway Showing up when the night feels long Pulling weight that nobody sees Then you’re gone before the dawn Every mile Every gravel road Every “thank you” mumbled low You’re the hook on the highway Getting strangers home [Outro] Headlights fade in the rearview glass Another call Another off-ramp You just drive ‘til the dark turns gold Hook on the highway Getting strangers home
Tags
Warm country-ballad feel at a slow tempo; fingerpicked acoustic guitar and gentle pedal steel, light brush drums, subtle organ pad. Male vocals, intimate and storytelling in the verses; chorus lifts with stacked harmonies and a simple sing-along hook. Leave room for a short instrumental swell after the second chorus, then a soft, close-out tag., slow
Duration
3:18
Instrumental
No
Created
2/21/2026