Mile after mile

Lyrics

Neon lights were burning low On an old highway bar where the truckers go She wore a smile that hid the rain Pouring whiskey while hiding pain Then the engine thunder shook the night Leather jacket, headlights bright He pushed the door and time stood still One look... and neither fought the thrill *(Pre-Chorus)* She laughed at stories written on his skin He said the road was the only home he'd been in Closing time came way too fast Some nights are made to last... *(Chorus)* **Ride with me through the midnight sky** **Where broken hearts learn how to fly** One night, one kiss, one reckless flame Forever would never be the same The highway called before the dawn Leaving only memories hanging on But every mile, every lonely road Led me back to where love grows --- *(Verse 2)* Morning sunlight touched the floor His empty boots stood by the door no more Just a note that simply read, *"Some hearts belong to the open wind."* She folded dreams inside a drawer Stopped counting seasons anymore Until one heartbeat changed her life A little boy with mountain eyes He had that smile she couldn't hide And the same blue fire deep inside --- *(Pre-Chorus)* She never cursed the night he left She thanked the stars for every breath Some loves never really die They just wait for better time --- *(Chorus)* **Ride with me through the midnight sky** **Where broken hearts learn how to fly** One night, one kiss, one reckless flame Forever would never be the same The highway called before the dawn Leaving only memories hanging on But every mile, every lonely road Led me back to where love grows *(Bridge)* He chased horizons coast to coast Trying to outrun one single ghost Every city looked the same Every sunset whispered her name One autumn night the road turned back To that old bar beside the tracks He opened up the weathered door... And saw a little boy sweeping the floor. Blue eyes. His blue eyes. The room went silent. --- *(Final Chorus – Key Change)* **Ride with me through the midnight sky** **Now I know the reason why** Every road I thought I'd won Was leading back to my own son Every mile I drove alone Was bringing me back home She walked out slowly... Tears in her eyes... No words were spoken. No need for lies. Two hearts... One lifetime... One chance... Again. --- *(Outro)* The bartender turned the old sign... **"OPEN."** The little boy reached for his father's hand. Outside... The motorcycle still waited. But this time... There was room for three.