[Verse 1] I said it through split lips With dirt on my hands Next Time Was a line in the sand Not a door I closed Not a shame I wore Just a match in my pocket For one rain-soaked roar [Pre-Chorus] I’ve fallen hard I’ve learned the sound Of getting back up When the whole world doubts [Chorus] Next Time, I’ll stand my ground Next Time, I won’t back down Next Time, I’ll dream out loud Watch me become Watch me become Next Time, I’ll shake this town [Verse 2] I’ve carried old ghosts In the bed of my truck Their hands full of sorry Their mouths full of luck But I’m done bowing low To the things that delay I got a new fire And a longer road today [Pre-Chorus] I’ve been the man Who almost gave in Now I’m raising that voice From deep under my skin [Chorus] Next Time, I’ll stand my ground Next Time, I won’t back down Next Time, I’ll dream out loud Watch me become Watch me become Next Time, I’ll shake this town [Bridge] If the world wants a reason I’ll give it a name If it asks for a spark I’ll be harder to tame No more saying maybe No more praying small I’ll sing to the future Till it answers all [Final Chorus] Next Time, I’ll stand my ground Next Time, I won’t back down Next Time, I’ll dream out loud Watch me become Watch me become Next Time, I’ll shake this town Next Time, I’ll rise again Next Time, through the dust and wind Next Time, I’ll bring the whole sky down Watch me become Watch me become Next Time, I’ll wear that crown
