[Verse] Fifteen years old pop said grab the wheel Son Feel the rhythm know the engine's reel Floatin' them gears like a river runs smooth Learned the road's language in that dusty old groove The cab smelled like diesel the seats worn thin Pop's wisdom on repeat "boy you gotta dig in" Late nights Bright lights highways that sing But my heart kept whisperin' there's more to this thing [Chorus] Joey's got the wheel but life's in the lane Chasin' dreams and miles but love’s in his veins From long hauls to short calls he made a new plan For his boys For his life He's a family man [Verse 2] Late 20s I hit the road head full of steam Chasin’ sunsets and big rig dreams From Cali to Maine every mile felt raw But the nights got colder the farther I saw Jameson called said "Joey we need your skill Come local with us bring it back to the hill" I looked at my boys their eyes lit the room The road taught me grit but home gave me bloom [Prechorus] Wheels turn fast but time runs quicker Don’t let the road steal the heart of the picture
