Lyrics

(Verse 1)
Oh, I got a need for connection, keeps me up at night,
Tryin’ to resolve, but it don’t feel right,
Looked in the mirror, but I had to laugh,
‘Cause the answer starin’ back’s a face I’d half unmask.

(Chorus)
My kids all grown, they flew the nest,
Left me with this house, a little stressed,
But I got my pride, yeah, I’m not alone—
They call once a week on the telephone!

(Verse 2)
I tried to get out, mingle and flirt,
Turns out desperation don’t work, it hurts,
Bought a nice shirt, but I still felt snubbed,
Guess I don’t clean up like I thought I could.

(Chorus)
My kids all grown, they call when they can,
Sometimes it’s five minutes—well, that’s the plan,
And I play it cool, like I’m doin’ just fine,
Got a couch and a beer that’s as loyal as time.

(Bridge)
Yeah, I’m that lonely cowboy singin’ his blues,
Got Netflix for company, and old worn shoes,
They say, “Just reach out!” but it’s hard to see
When every hand’s busy scrollin’ down a screen.

(Chorus)
So here I sit, this lonesome throne,
My kids got far away as fast as they’d grown,
But I still got jokes, yeah, I’ve still got laughs,
Even if life left me out in the past.

(Outro)
So, cheers to connection that’s harder to find,
And my little phone calls that ease my mind,
Yeah, they’re all far away, but they still love me,
A little distance, but hey—family’s family.