Cigarette ash on my guitar Ring in my pocket and a broken heart Wishing things worked out differently But tonight I'm turning up the whiskey Sorry I'm not a Rockstar Driving in that fancy car Maybe one day you'll know You not in my heart is never so They say if you love them gotta let them go But I'm holding on to this tattered rope Like a drive by trucker on the open road With these open containers whistling Skynard solos I say things I don't mean then I apologize, it's just testosterone and the look in your eyes The thought that I may never see that look again the thought you may say let's just be friends When I think of you I don't think of friends I think of long nights and legs that I don't want to end Dream of the smile dimples and the grin that makes my knees weak that make me want to sin They say if you love them gotta let them go But I'm holding on to this tattered rope Like a drive by trucker on this open road With these open containers whistling Skynard solos Whistling whistling Skynard solos Whistling whistling Skynard solos Fly high free curve Fly high watch out for that curb
Johnny Cash deep vocals folk country rock
English
The song captures a deep sense of longing, heartbreak, and nostalgia, portraying the struggle between love and letting go. The imagery of cigarette ash and whiskey hints at a raw, contemplative state of mind, reflecting vulnerability and regret.
This song can be applied to moments of introspection after a breakup, gatherings where people share their emotional journeys, or road trips where a sense of freedom and reflection is desired.
Lyrically, the song employs vivid imagery and relatable metaphors, combining personal storytelling with elements characteristic of country and rock music. The rhythm and structure seem to adopt a folk-inspired storytelling format, allowing the emotional weight to resonate with the listener.
Together Across Time: Oh, with all that we've done wrong We must have done something right To deserve these moments in time Every butterfly kiss Every story retold Every pinky promise Every morning hug Every "I love you" Every "Don't cry" Every "Stay" Every "Let go" Danci
[Verse] Steady hands eyes are cold In the shadows we unfold Trigger fingers ready to roll Sniping Evolution taking control [Verse 2] Crosshairs find your fear Silent death whispered near In the night we disappear Victory's price paid in tears [Chorus] Sniping Evolution on the hunt One shot one kill thrill we confront Enemies fall in our sight In the dark we own the night [Verse 3] Every kill a mark of pride In the silence we confide Brotherhood we can't divide Together strong side by side [Bridge] Ghosts in the apparition Precision our mission Never miss in competition Snipers in position [Verse 4] Breath held life on edge Final shot off the ledge Game of death we all pledge Our legacy carved in the sledge
(Verse 1) When we were eighteen, so wild and free, Caught in a whirlwind, you and me. A summer night, the stars shone bright, A reckless moment turned our world to fight. My mother’s voice, a haunting sound, "Not now, my girl, you’re too young to be bound." Tears fell like rain, as we said goodbye, Two broken hearts, we were left to cry. (Chorus) But oh, when I see you, the pain fades away, Love, hope, passion, here in the fray. You’re the light I was missing, my guiding star, Together again, we’ve come so far. You hold my little boy, with a heart so true, Baby, you’re fixing the things I never could do. (Verse 2) So I went my own way, searching for peace, Met a man who promised, but he brought no release. Broken and bruised, I wore my scars, Lost in the shadows, away from the stars. A cold, empty house, where love used to be, But I fought for my son, he’s my remedy. Back home again, oh, I felt so small, Then there you stood, like a dream — after all. (Chorus) But oh, when I see you, the pain fades away, Love, hope, passion, here in the fray. You’re the light I was missing, my guiding star, Together again, we’ve come so far. You hold my little boy, with a heart so true, Baby, you’re fixing the things I never could do. (Bridge) Remember the fair, the cotton candy sweet? Our laughter echoed, two hearts in a beat. Now you’re here, with a second chance, In your arms, it feels like a dance. No more broken nights, just love’s embrace, You’ve found my heart, in this quiet place. (Chorus) But oh, when I see you, the pain fades away, Love, hope, passion, here in the fray. You’re the light I was missing, my guiding star, Together again, we’ve come so far. You hold my little boy, with a heart so true, Baby, you’re fixing the things I never could do. (Outro) So here’s to the past, the lessons we've learned, With every single twist, my heart has turned. Now we’re writing our story, with every new dawn, I found my way back, and we’ll carry on. Oh, the love that we’ve found, it feels so right,
[Verse] Wheels turn path is winding tight Sun shines down with all its might Breath is short sweat starts to spill Climbing up that monster hill [Verse 2] Legs feel like they're made of lead Heart is pounding veins bright red Push and strain through every stride Still got miles to reach the tide [Chorus] Riding up the hill so high Touch the clouds and kiss the sky With every beat and every thrill Conquer dreams up on this hill [Verse 3] Birds are singing skies so blue Got no time to feel the blues Every pedal stroke is hard But we've come so very far [Bridge] Friends are cheering from the base Every challenge we embrace Feel the freedom in the air Nothing else can quite compare [Chorus] Riding up the hill so high Touch the clouds and kiss the sky With every beat and every thrill Conquer dreams up on this hill
[Verse] Born and raised in the northern hills Momma's strength the land instills Past the fields in the evening sun Nicole Bryars the only one [Verse 2] Alabama winds they whisper low Nicole's heartbeats in the flow Rocking chairs on wooden floors Memories behind those doors [Chorus] Oh Nicole Bryars standing tall Mama's love through it all Alabama's heart never cold In Nicole's arms warmth unfolds [Verse 3] Sweat and tears a river runs Through the life of momma's sons Teachin' us to bear the load Riding on that rugged road [Verse 4] Gardens grow in southern clay Momma's hands turn night to day In her eyes the stars align Guiding us with light divine [Chorus] Oh Nicole Bryars standing tall Mama's love through it all Alabama's heart never cold In Nicole's arms warmth unfolds
[Verse] On the winding roads of Alabama, where the magnolias bloom, Lives a woman strong and tender, in a small, cozy room. With a heart of gold and courage, through thick and thin she's been, My mom Nicole Bryars, the strongest I've ever seen. [Verse 2] Morning light through kitchen curtains, she starts her day with grace, Frying bacon, brewing coffee, a smile upon her face. Her hands are worn from working, but her spirit never tires, In every laugh and every tear, I see my mom Nicole Bryars. [Chorus] Oh, Nicole, oh, Nicole, in the heart of Alabama, You're the light that guides my way, oh, Nicole, my Alabama mama. Your love's a river flowing, through valleys and the peaks, Oh, Nicole, oh, Nicole, your strength is what I seek. [Verse 3] In the fields beneath the sunset, with a gentle Southern breeze, She's the one who taught me kindness, and to always say ‘please.’ We'd sit by the old wooden fence, talk about our dreams, With every word and every hug, she mended all my seams. [Verse 4] When the storms of life come raging, and the nights are cold and long, She’s the shelter that I run to, where I know I still belong. Her wisdom like a lantern, shining bright and far, Nicole Bryars, my guiding star, my heart's eternal spar. [Chorus] Oh, Nicole, oh, Nicole, in the heart of Alabama, You're the light that guides my way, oh, Nicole, my Alabama mama. Your love's a river flowing, through valleys and the peaks, Oh, Nicole, oh, Nicole, your strength is what I seek.
[Verse] Well, the evening sun is settin', And I’m feelin' all alone, She's gone and left me guessin', Just a shadow of my own. [Verse 2] Heartache at the diner, That’s where I spend my nights, The jukebox plays reminders, Of a love that was so right. [Chorus] And it's a lonesome road I'm walkin', With her memory by my side, Every step is another token, Of the tears that I can't hide. [Verse 3] Her picture's in the hallway, Where her laughter used to roam, Now it's just an empty doorway, In a house that's not a home. [Verse 4] Friends say time will heal it, But they don't know this pain, Each day without her spirit, Feels like walkin' in the rain. [Chorus] And it's a lonesome road I'm walkin', With her memory by my side, Every step is another token, Of the tears that I can't hide.
[Verse] Alabama’s sun burns bright Grandma Marie Howard’s fight Little house on the dusty road Heart of gold heavy load [Verse 2] Cotton fields and moonlit skies Wrinkles tell no lies Rocking chair on the front porch swing Songs of old her voice would bring [Chorus] Grandma Marie tales so real She taught me how to feel Wisdom in her tired eyes Underneath those Southern skies [Verse 3] Worn-out Bible by her side Secrets in the pages hide Every Sunday morning glow To her church we’d always go [Bridge] Memories like ghostly towns Dusty streets and faded sounds Thoughts of her in the midnight hour Grandma Marie Howard's power [Chorus] Grandma Marie tales so real She taught me how to feel Wisdom in her tired eyes Underneath those Southern skies
[Verse] Grandma Marie sat in her old rocking chair, With a quilt on her lap and a braid in her hair, She'd hum a sweet tune as the sun went down low, In a small Tennessee town where wildflowers grow. [Verse 2] Each Sunday morning she'd walk to the church, In a dress she had sewn, she’d sing from the perch, With a heart full of faith and a voice pure and clear, Her love and her laughter still echo 'round here. [Chorus] Grandma Marie, you taught us all well, With stories of angels and a soft, loving spell, Your wisdom and warmth still light up our days, In the heart of this family, your memory stays. [Verse 3] The smell of her biscuits would fill up the house, With butter and jam, they'd quiet each mouth, In the kitchen, she danced, spun tales of her past, Her hands rough from work, yet tender and fast. [Verse 4] She'd tend to her garden, a green-thumbed delight, With roses and daisies that bloomed through the night, Her spirit lives on in the petals and leaves, In every cool breeze and in each summer eve. [Chorus] Grandma Marie, you taught us all well, With stories of angels and a soft, loving spell, Your wisdom and warmth still light up our days, In the heart of this family, your memory stays.
[Verse] Ghost fish swim above my head Cosmic waves where they tread Stars flash red and blue instead Fading echoes among the dead [Chorus] Travelling the road so high Beneath the ghost fish in the sky Neon glows that make me cry Flicker faint then they die [Verse 2] Scales shimmer dull silver light Lost souls in eternal flight Gravity they outright defy Whispering waves with no goodbye [Chorus] Travelling the road so high Beneath the ghost fish in the sky Neon glows that make me cry Flicker faint then they die [Bridge] Cosmic currents pull me deep In the void where shadows creep Silent screams in endless sweep While ghost fish secrets keep [Verse 3] Celestial dance they glide so near In the vastness drawing near My mind unravels crystal clear Echoes of my deepest fear
Oh, Crazy Horatio, the legend we sing, With a ship on the rocks and a wealth beyond kings. He crashed all the ships, from east to the west, And left treasure for all with a heart in his chest. He sailed the seas with no fear in his heart, A master of storms, a true pirate’s art. With a wink and a grin, he'd lead the charge, No ship could escape, no pirate too large. Oh, Crazy Horatio, the legend we sing, With a ship on the rocks and a wealth beyond kings. He crashed all the ships, from east to the west, And left treasure for all with a heart in his chest. A thousand shipwrecks, one after another, Each crash turned pirates to fathers and mothers. They settled in villages, wild and free, Raising new families by the saltwater sea. Oh, Crazy Horatio, the legend we sing, With a ship on the rocks and a wealth beyond kings. He crashed all the ships, from east to the west, And left treasure for all with a heart in his chest. Now legends whisper of the treasure still near, Gold and jewels hidden in places unclear. Crazy Horatio, though old and worn, Left his mark on the world, in every pirate born. Oh, Crazy Horatio, the legend we sing, With a ship on the rocks and a wealth beyond kings. He crashed all the ships, from east to the west, And left treasure for all with a heart in his chest.
The walls that once kept us safe are breaking, falling down Our world of peace and hope, now torn asunder on the ground! We thought we had a future, thought we had control But now it's gone, a memory, swallowed by the darkened hole! Shattered walls, shattered dreams A world we thought we'd keep, it seems Crumbled down, broken and torn A new day's born, a world forlorn The sky is filled with chaos, as shadows fill the light The terror comes to swallow us, we cannot win this fight! We built these walls to shelter us, to keep us safe and sound But now they've crumbled 'round us, and there's nowhere left to hide! Shattered walls, no way to run The Titans come, the battle's won Or lost, we stand or fall We'll fight to live, or die, that's all The earth beneath us trembles, the sky is filled with fear We know our time is coming, but we can't just disappear! Our homes are burning, our families lost, But we won't let this world be claimed at such a cost! Shattered walls, shattered lives We won’t give up, we will survive Through fire, through pain, through endless night We’ll stand our ground, we’ll win the fight! (Instrumental break, the sound of distant rumbling grows louder as the tension builds, then softens into a moment of stillness.) We stand together, hearts as one, We’ll find the strength to carry on! This battle may have just begun, But we won't fall, we won’t be undone! Shattered walls, no more fear We’ll fight to end the nightmare here Against the odds, against the tide We stand as one, we won't divide!