[Verse 1]
We rolled up late with snacks in the back
Dad in ball cap, mom in the front
Kids on the edge of the seat, all laughing
Round past giant icons in the sun
The room key clicked, the door swung open
Minnie on the curtain, stars on the bed
Little feet raced to the window
"Look at that pool," my youngest said
[Pre-Chorus]
And I know
These days go fast
So I hold on tight
To the good ones last
[Chorus]
Pop Century nights, hold me close
Tiny memories, big on my soul
Pop Century nights, don't you go
We were here together, that's all I know
Pop Century nights, pop Century nights
(hold me close) (don't you go)
[Verse 2]
Breakfast with syrup on a paper plate
Stroller wheels humming down the lane
Sun on the pavement, matching shirts
We kept making jokes in the Florida rain
One kid dragged home a plastic prize
One took a nap on a folded arm
I took a picture of all four of us
With that old-school glow and my heart on alarm
[Pre-Chorus]
And I know
It won't stay
So I stash it up
In a sweeter place
[Chorus]
Pop Century nights, hold me close
Tiny memories, big on my soul
Pop Century nights, don't you go
We were here together, that's all I know
Pop Century nights, pop Century nights
(hold me close) (don't you go)
[Bridge]
Years from now, when the bags come down
I'll still see that lobby, still hear that sound
Little shoes, big grins, tired eyes
Best kind of chaos, best kind of life
[Chorus]
Pop Century nights, hold me close
Tiny memories, big on my soul
Pop Century nights, don't you go
We were here together, that's all I know
Pop Century nights, pop Century nights
(hold me close) (don't you go)
[Outro]
Suitcase closed, but the feeling stays
A postcard light in a thousand ways
Pop Century nights, I can still see
My family making history