The Ride After 12-Hour Shifts

[Intro] [Sound of a soft tropical night breeze] [Light, rhythmic ukulele strumming] [Steady, one-drop reggae drum beat] [Verse 1] Clocked out at midnight, the shift was a grind Leaving the forklifts and pallets behind No more radio chatter, no boss in my ear Just the sound of the reef is all that I hear The warehouse is heavy, but the night is so light As I kick up the stand in the pale moonlight [Chorus] This is the ride after twelve-hour shifts Where the weight of the island finally lifts No orders to follow, no calls on the line Just me and my scooter, and we’re doing fine Grip the throttle, let the warm wind blow Home is the only place I need to go [Verse 2] Passing the palms where the shadows are deep The rest of the island is falling asleep The scent of hibiscus and salt on the air Finally shaking the dust from my hair No more responsibilities, no more to do Just the dark of the road and a mountain view [Bridge] [Dub-style bass breakdown] [Echoing percussion] From the warehouse floor to the sandy shore I don't have to answer to no one no more Roll past the lights of the city so bright Keeping it steady, keeping it right [Guitar Solo] [Clean, tropical electric guitar melody with light delay] [Chorus] This is the ride after twelve-hour shifts Where the weight of the island finally lifts No orders to follow, no calls on the line Just me and my scooter, and we’re doing fine Grip the throttle, let the warm wind blow Home is the only place I need to go [Outro] [Ukulele starts to fade] No radio... No manager... Just the night... [Sound of waves crashing softly] [End]