Verse 1: Down by the bay where the salt wind blow, Trailer rockin’ when the storm clouds grow. Seagulls laughing, thunder low, We’re floatin’ where the breakers go. Chorus: It’s only a lease, Blue, it’s only a lease, The tides will rise, then bring us peace. From Assawoman Bay to the open sea, It’s only a lease — but feels like home to me.. Verse 2: Crab House feast and Dumser's dreams, Old Pro puttin’ by the water streams. Gold Coast Mall got memories deep, Thrasher’s fries, they don’t come cheap. Chorus: It’s only a lease, Blue, it’s only a lease, The waves may crash, but the love don’t cease. When the bay turns gray, we laugh with glee — It’s only a lease, but it feels like home to me. Bridge (breakdown / call & response): 🎺 “Double-wide canoe!” (that’s true!) 🎺 “Rockin’ in the rain!” (again!) 🎺 “Heaven on the bay!” (we’ll stay!) ‘Til the lease runs out again. Verse 3: We grew up there, where the summers sing, Boardwalk hearts and sunburned wings. Now every sunset, every salty breeze, Whispers, "Stay here mama. Don't matter if we freeze." Final Chorus: It’s only a lease, Blue, it’s only a lease, The bay keeps time, our souls find peace. If love’s just borrowed, let it be — It’s only a lease… but it feels like home to me. (Outro — horns vamp, soft scat ad-lib) Mmm… Fenwick forever… Only a lease… but home sweet home.
