[Verse 1] Sunday morning in the city Sirens are the first thing heard Coffee burns on the counter Phones buzzing every other word High heels hit the pavement Cabs cutting through the dawn So much bustle, so much hustle Whole week racing before it’s begun [Chorus] This city doesn’t slow down Always in a hurry (hey!) Everybody chasing something Faces tired, eyes blurry I’m dreaming ’bout the country Dirt roads and slow time Wanna trade these steel canyons For gravel dust and sun-faded signs Yeah, this city doesn’t slow down So I’m heading where my heart unwinds [Verse 2] Going back to the country Miles unfold under big blue skies Picnics on a checkered blanket Fireflies instead of streetlight signs Bonfires by the river Old songs rising with the smoke Go visit your neighbor, your friends Share a story, crack a joke [Chorus] This city doesn’t slow down Always in a hurry (oh-oh) Everybody chasing something Like the finish line’s gonna glow I’m driving to the country Gravel roads, windows wide Every wave, every passing smile Pulls the pressure from my spine Yeah, this city doesn’t slow down So I’m crossing that county line [Bridge] Be kind to everyone That’s the rule back home Always give a smile No one stands alone Sirens fade to crickets Skies trade gray for gold Helping hands, open hearts Worth more than all this heavy load [Chorus] ’Cause the country knows my name now Walk in, they say “you’re just in time” There’s a plate on the table An open chair, an easy laugh to find Let the city keep on spinning I’ll be where the wildflowers shine With a bonfire halo, neighborly echoes And a slow dance under pines Yeah, the country slows my soul down And I’m finally feeling fine (oh yeah)
