Turquoise & Dust

(Verse 1) She slipped on her boots, first time in the dust, City lights fading, but she felt the rush. The roar of the crowd, the wind in the night, One look at him, and it all felt right. (Pre-Chorus) He caught her gaze, a spark in his smile, Hands wrapped in rope, heart running wild. He tipped his hat with a nod and a grin, Said, “Darlin’, hold this ‘til I ride to win.” (Chorus) Eight seconds fly, the dust settles low, He walks through the crowd, straight to her soul. Takes back his hat, but leaves something more— A piece of her heart she ain’t felt before. Will she stay, or will she go? Only the night and the river know. (Verse 2) That summer was golden, long days in the sun, Fishing on the lake, hearts coming undone. Barefoot on fences, dancing in rain, He held her close, whispered her name. (Pre-Chorus) But August fades, the leaves start to turn, The city still calls, her past still burns. He pulls her close, voice soft as the breeze, Says, “Stay if you want, but don’t stay for me.” (Chorus) Eight seconds fly, the dust settles low, He walks through the crowd, straight to her soul. Takes back his hat, but leaves something more— A piece of her heart she ain’t felt before. Will she stay, or will she go? Only the night and the river know. (Bridge – Soft & Reflective) Turquoise shining, boots in the dust, She found something real, she found something rough. And standing right there, by the rodeo gate, She looks in his eyes—is this where she stays? (Final Chorus – Gentle & Hopeful) Eight seconds fly, but love lingers on, The wind might call, but here’s where she belongs. She takes off her boots, lets her heels sink low, Looks at him smiling and says, “Now I know.” Will she stay? Will she go? Only love and the sunset know. (Outro – Fading into the night) She slipped on her boots, first time in the dust, City lights fading, but she’s learned to trust.