Lyrics

(Verse 1)
Young man on a mission, fire in his eyes
Dreams ridin' shotgun, chasin' big skies
But there’s a thump in his chest he can’t outrun
Doctor said “take it easy,” but that ain’t much fun

ER lights and sleepless nights
Ain’t no stranger to a health scare fight
But he don’t slow down, he don’t break
He just prays real quiet for heaven’s sake

(Chorus)
'Cause he just wants to ride that boat till the sun burns low
Shoot some hoops ‘til the pain says “no”
Lace up his boots or kick ‘em off just right
Sippin’ Michelob Light with the boys Friday night
He knows the clock might not tick the same
But he’s livin’ like he still got today

(Verse 2)
He don’t say much ‘bout what’s goin’ on
But you’ll catch him checkin’ his breath when the game gets long
A sharp little ache, then he’ll shake it off
A warrior spirit in a worn-out cloth

He’s got laughs to give, fish to reel
Ain’t ready to trade joy for a doctor’s deal
So he leans into life with a stubborn smile
Every mile, every trial—worth the while

(Chorus)
Yeah, he just wants to ride that boat till the water’s still
Run the court with heart and iron will
From cowboy boots to his well-worn Nikes
Toasting life in the back of a tailgate night
He knows the storm inside might never fade
But he’s livin’ like he still got today

(Bridge)
Some folks got time, some got truth
Some carry pain in the prime of their youth
But he don’t wait for no green light sign
He just grabs each moment like it’s his time

(Final Chorus)
So let him ride that boat till the stars shine down
Shoot one more shot, crack jokes in town
Keep faith in his chest where the hurt might stay
But he’ll never let it steal his day
He knows what’s real and what’s worth the fight
So he lives full throttle every Friday night
Yeah, he’s got that fire that won’t fade
'Cause he’s livin’ like he still got today


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