[Verse 1]
The morning’s cold, but we don’t mind
Two pairs of boots in a weathered blind
He clears his throat, I load the gun
We’ve done this dance since I was young
But now we’re both a little slower,
He forgets things, I bend lower
Yet here we are, still side by side
In the place where nothing ever has to hide
[Chorus]
We ain’t huntin’ just for game no more
We’re huntin’ time, what’s left in store
Every sunrise feels a little more divine
Like the Lord’s still givin’ us a sign
That love ain’t loud, it don’t need showin’
It’s sittin’ still, it’s softly knowin’
That this might be the last season
But I’m thankful for the reason
He’s still here with me
[Verse 2]
We walk slow down to the bend
Rods in hand like old best friends
Don’t say much, don’t cast too far
Just watch the fish like we watch the stars
He points one out, eyes full of light
Says, “I’ve seen a million, but this one’s right”
And I nod, 'cause I feel it too
The beauty of just bein’ next to you
[Chorus]
We ain’t fishin’ just for bites no more
We’re fishin’ peace along the shore
Every ripple writes a line we’ll keep
Where the river runs and the roots run deep
'Cause love ain’t loud, it don’t need showin’
It’s leanin’ in, it’s gently knowin’
That this might be the last season
But I’m grateful for the reason
He’s still here with me
[Bridge]
Later by the firelight, he lifts his beer
Says, “Son, if I don’t make it back next year...”
I stop him short, my voice won’t rise
But he can see it in my eyes
[Final Chorus]
We ain’t livin’ just for days no more
We’re livin’ for what time is for
A quiet laugh, a burning flame
The way he still remembers my name
'Cause love ain’t loud, it don’t need showin’
It’s holdin’ on and never knowin’
If this might be the last season
But Lord, give me one more reason
To have him here with me
[Outro]
If I never get this gift again
I’ll still remember how it’s been
Two men, one fire, and the wind
And all the years we’ve been
