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Backroads & Sunburns

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Verse 1 Windows down on a July night, Radio loud, it don’t feel right If we ain’t singing off-key too. Barefoot feet on a cracked dash, Laughing ‘bout nothing, driving too fast— Girl, this town never looked this good. Pre-Chorus Dust flying up in the rearview mirror, Every mile pulls you closer, not nearer. Chorus It’s backroads and sunburns, sweet tea stains, Your hair in the wind, calling my name. Every laugh hits harder than the heat, Every kiss tastes like summer to me. If forever’s just moments like this, I ain’t asking for nothing else, I swear— Just backroads and sunburns, You right there. Verse 2 Red light flashing on a water tower, Sneaking out past midnight hours. Fireflies lighting up your smile. You steal my hat, I steal a kiss, Parked by the creek, talking ‘bout nothing serious— Just letting the whole world wait awhile. Pre-Chorus I don’t need a map or a plan, Long as your hand’s in my hand. Chorus It’s backroads and sunburns, cut-off jeans, Bare skin, stars, and in-betweens. Your laugh rolling through the cab, Like this truck was made for that. If forever’s just moments like this, I’ll take it slow, I’ll take it rare— Just backroads and sunburns, You right there. Bridge Maybe this town don’t shine real bright, But loving you under Friday night lights— Yeah, that’s more than enough for me. Final Chorus It’s backroads and sunburns, summer air, Your head on my shoulder, fingers laced there. Every mile feels like coming home, Even when we don’t know where we’re going. If this is how the story turns, I’ll drive it all year, I don’t care— Just backroads and sunburns, You right there. Outro Yeah, let the world spin, let the days burn— I’ll remember this one forever.