[Verse 1] G.O.E. got a list folded deep in his coat Bus pass, cracked phone, and a promise he wrote He clocks in before the bakery opens its doors Counts every small win like he’s keeping a score His mum says, “Eat first,” he says, “I’m on my way” Leaves half of his lunch for the kid down the way He’s not chasing a crown or a name in a frame Just a room with some peace and a life he can claim [Chorus] G.O.E., keep your eyes on the road One good choice, one more heavy load George sings, “You’re closer than you know” A good life grows where the brave roots go G.O.E., when the hard days stay Take one step, let it count today Not a shortcut, not a borrowed shine Build it slow, make the life yours in time [Verse 2] He studies at night with the kettle gone cold Writes plans on receipts, keeps the dream from getting old When the rent comes due and the hours run thin He calls his old friend, lets the truth come in They walk past the lot where the new houses rise He says, “I want a front door, not a mansion in the sky” A table for friends, a spare key for his mum And work that feels honest when the long day is done [Chorus] G.O.E., keep your eyes on the road One good choice, one more heavy load George sings, “You’re closer than you know” A good life grows where the brave roots go G.O.E., when the hard days stay Take one step, let it count today Not a shortcut, not a borrowed shine Build it slow, make the life yours in time [Bridge] And when the old doubts knock at the door He knows what he’s working and walking for A little more room, a little more grace A steady kind of joy he can look in the face [Final Chorus] G.O.E., keep your eyes on the road One good choice, one more heavy load George sings, “You’re closer than you know” A good life grows where the brave roots go G.O.E., let the whole world wait You don’t need to run to arrive at your place Not a shortcut, not a borrowed shine Build it slow, make the life yours in time [Outro] G.O.E., one step at a time George sings: your life is yours to design
