Ride That Thunder

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Dawn on the rails, coffee in a paper cup Dust on my boots before the sun comes up My number's pinned where the denim's torn Eight seconds waiting on a borrowed storm [Pre-Chorus] Mama said, "Son, know when to walk away" But the gate swings wide and I forget what she says [Chorus] I came here to ride that thunder Hold on when the whole world bucks With a little grit and a lot of wonder Betting my heart on a leather glove If I hit the dirt, I'll rise up laughing If I stay aboard, let the loud crowd sing This ain't just a night beneath the grandstand It's the closest thing to flying with a broken wing [Verse 2] The pickup crew moves quick beside the chute A scarred-up hand checks every strap and boot My buddy Cole says, "Keep your shoulders loose" Then the bull kicks hard like he's got something to prove [Pre-Chorus] The announcer calls my name across the rail I taste the dust and hear the metal pail [Chorus] I came here to ride that thunder Hold on when the whole world bucks With a little grit and a lot of wonder Betting my heart on a leather glove If I hit the dirt, I'll rise up laughing If I stay aboard, let the loud crowd sing This ain't just a night beneath the grandstand It's the closest thing to flying with a broken wing [Bridge] Every scar has a story, every buckle has a name You don't chase the easy road when you were raised this way When the chute door rattles, I can feel my whole life lean One breath, one prayer, one wild machine [Final Chorus] I came here to ride that thunder Hold on when the whole world bucks With a little grit and a lot of wonder Betting my heart on a leather glove If I hit the dirt, I'll rise up laughing If I stay aboard, let the loud crowd sing This ain't just a night beneath the grandstand It's the closest thing to flying with a broken wing [Outro] Dawn will find me back beside the rails Dust on my boots, another story to tell