Hey 17

Lyrics

Driving down the beach in the Carolinas. Top down, hell broke loose behind us. Lovebirds lost at sea… Wandering aimlessly. One last chance to make her dreams come true. Your mom and dad keep blowing up your phone. Said cops were called and I bet you’re not alone. You’re 15 and 16, how could you be that dumb? Tell your boyfriend I’ll be waiting on the porch here with my gun. [VERSE] I can’t believe your mom and dad. With all the fights they had. You tried your best to help them get along. The pills your mama takes, she just can’t stay awake. And your daddy and his band stay out till dawn. Test came back, the doctor tried. That night that you called me and cried. I knew right then there’s something we must do. With a couple hundred bucks, some gas in a little luck. Down Highway 17 just me and you. [CHORUS] Driving down the beach in the Carolinas Top down, hell broke loose behind us. Lovebirds lost at sea… Wandering aimlessly. One last chance to make her dreams come true. We stopped from the long ride, Myrtle and Surfside. Phone vibrating underneath the sand and her shoe. She paused, and then she syed. Tears of joy filled her eyes. The first and last time God graced her this view [BRIDGE] I remember it also vividly. Wind blowing through her hair. The ocean breeze, her final peace. Somehow, it’s just not fair. Sickness came and took her home. Now I’m 35 and still alone. If I could go back then, I’d do it all again. On highway 17, just having fun. [END] We were 15 and 16, hands raised to the sun. Down highway 17 just having fun.