Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Bare feet in the sprinkler spray Grass stains on our knees all day Laughin’ ‘til our sides gave out Chasin’ clouds and runnin’ mouths [Chorus] We were drying off in the sun Little hearts beatin’ like they’d just begun Didn’t know those days would run Didn’t know they’d up and run I blinked once, and they were gone Like water off our backs, we carried on Oh, time just runs and runs Drying off in the sun [Verse 2] You were leanin’ on that old front gate Dad was smilin’, sayin’ “Don’t be late” Now that gate just swings and sighs And his truck just gathers sky [Chorus] We were drying off in the sun Little hearts beatin’ like they’d just begun Didn’t know those days would run Didn’t know they’d up and run I blinked once, and they were gone Like water off our backs, we carried on Oh, time just runs and runs Drying off in the sun [Bridge] If I could fold this road in two Walk it back and sit with you (oh, Dad) Tell you ‘bout the man I’ve become How I still feel like that kid Drying off in the sun [Chorus] Still drying off in the sun Grown-up heart, same fragile one I miss your laugh when day is done Miss every “boy, you did me proud, my son” I blink once, and years are gone But in my mind you’re hummin’ along Oh, time just runs and runs We’re drying off in the sun [Outro] Yeah, time just runs and runs But I see you In the sun
Tags
country, Warm smooth country ballad with male vocals, brushed kit and gentle acoustic picking. Easygoing verses that sit low and intimate; chorus widens with lap steel swells, soft organ pad and stacked harmonies. Subtle bass underpins a laid-back pocket; final chorus adds a key change lift, then strips back to voice and guitar for the last line., smooth
Duration
2:42
Instrumental
No
Created
2/9/2026