[Intro]
Old pond, quiet waters, tales of times gone by
Lines cast out, with a gentle understanding in his eye
[Verse 1]
Boy on the banks with his grandpa, sunny days on the river wide
Learnin' ways of patience and the thrill of that first bite
Grandpa's voice, steady and low, "You gotta set that hook, son,"
When that fish bites, don’t wait too long, or they'll be gone, run!
[Pre-Chorus]
It's all about knowing when to strike, how to hold your nerve
Little lessons in the water, in the world, and what you deserve
[Chorus]
Set the hook, hold tight, don’t let her slip away
Catch that moment, seize the day, make your mark, come what may
Set the hook, stay strong, when it’s time, don’t look back
Life’s just like that fishin’ line, you gotta know when to act
[Verse 2]
High school days, championship game, title on the line. Two on base two outs it’s the bottom of the ninth. Coach sends the sign, putting me in the game, I’m headed to the mound strike one, strike two, best pitch left to come, my curveball , it’s time to set the hook .
[Pre-Chorus]
From the river to the game, lessons learned in every way
Watch how he’s grown, how he’s grown, fresh with pride and flame
[Chorus]
Set the hook, hold tight, don’t let her slip away
Catch that moment, seize the day, make your mark, come what may
Set the hook, stay strong, when it’s time, don’t look back
Life’s just like that fishin’ line, you gotta know when to act
[Verse 3]
Talking to his dad on a quiet night, 'Bout a girl he just might like
Dad smiles, knowing what to say, “You gotta set that hook, alright?”
Not in the water, not on the field, but in his own heart deep down
Timing’s everything, that’s how love’s won, that’s how love’s found
[Pre-Chorus]
From the river to the game, lessons learned in every game
Watch how he’s grown, how he’s grown, fresh with pride and flame
[Chorus]
Set the hook, hold tight, don’t let her slip away
Catch that moment, seize the day, make your mark, come what may
Set the hook, stay strong, when it’s time, don’t look back
Life’s just like that fishin’ line, you gotta know when to act
[Bridge]
City boy in the dark, disrespecting what’s true and right
But the boy stands tall, defends his girl, ready for the fight
Left hook hits, the city boy goes down, silence falls like a cloud
Sometimes you gotta set the hook, to stand up, proud, loud
[Chorus]
Set the hook, hold tight, don’t let her slip away
Catch that moment, seize the day, make your mark, come what may
Set the hook, stay strong, when it’s time, don’t look back
Life’s just like that fishin’ line, you gotta know when to act
