Miles to Come Home

Miles between us, like the roads he drives

Waiting on the horizon, hope in my eyes

On the porch, watching the dust settle slow

Dad's coming home, and I’m ready to show

Daddy's rig roars like a thunderstorm

Crossing highways, never quite warm

Vacations in the rearview mirror

Count the days till he's back here

Every mile he takes away from our side

He leaves a piece of his heart to abide

When he's home, it’s all about us, it’s true

Making up for the times he was blue

Growin’ up with a hero on the road

Dreams of the day he'll unload

When the engine’s silent, and his wheels rest

He’s finally here, doing his best

Chasing the wind, but never forgets

The love that he’s got in his chest

He works so hard, just to bring us near

Daddy’s love, always crystal clear

Late-night stories, hand in mine

He’s tired but still tries to shine

Cooking up pancakes, pops in bed

Making memories ahead

Every mile he takes away from our side

He leaves a piece of his heart to abide

When he's home, it’s all about us, it’s true

Making up for the times he was blue

Growin’ up with a hero on the road

Dreams of the day he'll unload

When the engine’s silent, and his wheels rest

He’s finally here, doing his best

Chasing the wind, but never forgets

The love that he’s got in his chest

He works so hard, just to bring us near

Daddy’s love, always crystal clear

Sometimes the road feels so long

But in my heart, I know he’s strong

Every goodbye, a promise to stay

And in his arms, I find my way

Now I see through the miles and noise

His love's the greatest gift, the real joy

Daddy’s home, and the world feels right

His love keeps shining bright

Miles between us push us near,

Dad’s love, forever clear.