[Verse 1] I've walked these streets a thousand times, Every corner knows my name. The same old dreams, the same old skies, But nothing here will ever change. Mama hides the bills away, Smiles like everything's alright. My little sister laughs too loud, Just to keep the fear from sight. [Pre-Chorus] They tell me, "Go... don't look behind." But how do you leave your heart behind? [Chorus] I'm chasing jobs across the sea, Trying to become the man I'm meant to be. Every mile pulls harder on my soul, Leaving half of me back home. Mama, hold on through the storm. Sis, be stronger than we've ever been before. If I don't leave, these dreams will fade away... So I'm carrying your love with me every day. [Verse 2] A one-way ticket in my hand, A suitcase full of borrowed hope. Different skies and foreign lands, I'm praying I can learn to cope. Will she miss my stupid jokes? Will Mum still wait up every night? Will they think I chose the world When all I wanted was a better life? [Pre-Chorus] Every goodbye cuts deep inside... But sometimes love means letting life decide. [Chorus] I'm chasing jobs across the sea, Trying to become the man I'm meant to be. Every mile pulls harder on my soul, Leaving half of me back home. Mama, hold on through the storm. Sis, be stronger than we've ever been before. If I don't leave, these dreams will fade away... So I'm carrying your love with me every day. [Bridge] I'll send the money when I can, Every paycheck, every plan. One day you'll never have to worry anymore. We'll stand together once again, No more counting every cent. The road is long, but it's leading me back home. [Final Chorus] I'm chasing hope across the sea, Not just for me—but for my family. Every sacrifice will tell our story someday. Mama, keep the porch light on. Sis, remember where we came from. Distance can't erase the love we've known... No matter where I roam... My heart... Will always be home. [Outro] One goodbye... A thousand promises. I'll find my fortune... Then I'll come back for us all.
