saw her downtown in a sun dress sway,
Smilin’ like she never walked away.
Had her hand in his, and her laugh in the air,
Like I was never even there.
We had plans, we had dreams,
Talked 'bout kids and wedding rings.
Thought she was my forever kind,
But forever's got a way of changin’ its mind.
Now I’m drinkin’ beer on a Friday night,
Bonfire glow and moonlight.
Got my old friends, got that old boat,
Pullin’ me through what hurts the most.
Wakin' up with the sunrise gold,
Healin’ slow with every tow.
She let go, now so do I —
Skippin’ pain across that waterline.
Yeah, I’m learnin’ how to float…
Lake days and lettin’ go.
That first month hit me like a stone,
Every dive bar felt like home.
But somewhere 'tween a ski rope and a song,
I found the strength to move along.
Met a girl named freedom in a red bikini,
She don’t ask nothin’, just smiles and leans in.
She don’t care ‘bout what I lost,
She just laughs when I wipe out hard.
(guitar solo)
Now I’m drinkin’ beer on a Friday night,
Bonfire glow and moonlight.
Got my old friends, got that old boat,
Pullin’ me through what hurts the most.
Wakin' up with the sunrise gold,
Healin’ slow with every tow.
She let go, now so do I —
Skippin’ pain across that waterline.
Yeah, I’m learnin’ how to float…
Lake days and lettin’ go.
Maybe love ain’t what I thought,
But I’ve got peace and a parking spot.
By the dock where my heart broke,
Now it’s where my soul soaks.
Still drinkin’ beer on a Friday night,
With a cooler full and the stars in sight.
Got my grip back, got my flow,
Turned goodbye into a better road.
Wakin' up with the sunrise gold,
Not chasin’ what I can’t hold.
She let go, and now I know —
I’m stronger than I thought I’d ever grow.
Yeah, I’m just fine, don’t ya know?
Lake days and lettin’ go.
DanielOdy