[Verse 1] Where the harbor cranes cut lines across the gold Steel arms lift the stories every ship has told Runway markers blink beside the loading bays Every road is carrying tomorrow through today [Pre-Chorus] From the far shore to the county line A hundred careful hands keep time [Chorus] Raise the span, light the way Keep the whole wide world in play From the runway to the water’s edge Every crossing keeps a promise made Built to carry, built to last Making room for what comes next [Verse 2] Freight rolls past the signal, planes turn toward the dawn Bridges hold their breath until the traffic’s gone Names on painted signs, routes we learned by heart All these measured distances bring people where they start [Pre-Chorus] Bolt by bolt and mile by mile We make the long way feel worthwhile [Chorus] Raise the span, light the way Keep the whole wide world in play From the runway to the water’s edge Every crossing keeps a promise made Built to carry, built to last Making room for what comes next [Bridge] For the crews who poured the concrete For the hands that checked each seam For the quiet shift that keeps it moving For the plans that became a scene [Final Chorus] Raise the span, light the way Keep the whole wide world in play From the runway to the water’s edge Every crossing keeps a promise made Built to carry, built to last Making room for what comes next [Outro] Every crossing, every line Gets us there, one mile at a time
