[Verse 1] Granddad’s in the corner Old cowhide Cracked and proud Smells like trains and trouble Says “I’ve seen every town” Grandma’s sturdy canvas By the door She stands real straight Patch of faded flowers Holds the keys and all our weight [Chorus] We’re the carry-on family Handles frayed But hearts stay strong Every scar’s a little story Every trip becomes a song We’re the carry-on family Stacked up by the front hall light If you’re packing up your worries We can hold ’em through the night (oh yeah) [Verse 2] Dad’s the thick old duffel Zippers buzz from years of rush Gym floors Red-eye mornings He just laughs at every scuff Mom’s a woven daydream Straw and summer on her side Market fruit and secret letters She still hums on every ride [Chorus] We’re the carry-on family Handles frayed But hearts stay strong Every scar’s a little story Every trip becomes a song We’re the carry-on family Stacked up by the front hall light If you’re packing up your worries We can hold ’em through the night (through the night) [Bridge] Baby’s just a tiny pouch Zips her fears away Brother rolls through living rooms Spins like holiday Sister’s painted stickers On her bright book bag Says “One day I’ll go farther Than Granddad’s weathered tag” [Chorus] We’re the carry-on family Handles frayed But hearts stay strong Every scar’s a little story Every trip becomes a song We’re the carry-on family Stacked up by the front hall light If you’re packing up your worries We can hold ’em through the night [Outro] From the hook to the highway From the closet to the sky We’re a family of baggage But we lift each other high (hey!)
