Echoes in the Rearview
Alex Wilson
Description
A nostalgic neo-traditional country ballad reflecting on a past summer romance and its lasting impact. The song evokes a bittersweet feeling of longing and acceptance, acknowledging the enduring power of first love even as life moves on. The instrumentation features acoustic guitar, pedal steel, and subtle organ to create a warm, melancholic atmosphere.
Lyrics
Verse 1: Dust on the dash, sun sinking low Past the old diner, a face I used to know Same cracked sign, same faded paint Summer of '03, a sweet, youthful saint Chorus: Some loves are rivers, some are just streams Yours was a fire, burning in my dreams Left a brand on my soul, a sacred scar Echoes in the rearview, no matter how far Verse 2: Pulled off the highway, where the gravel turns to red Remember your laughter, everything we said Beneath that oak tree, our names carved deep Promises whispered, secrets to keep Chorus: Some loves are rivers, some are just streams Yours was a fire, burning in my dreams Left a brand on my soul, a sacred scar Echoes in the rearview, no matter how far Bridge: The world kept on turning, I chased a different sun But a piece of that summer, never truly undone It's not a regret, just a truth I hold dear That young heart still beats, somewhere in here And sometimes, late at night, I swear I feel you near. Chorus: Some loves are rivers, some are just streams Yours was a fire, burning in my dreams Left a brand on my soul, a sacred scar Echoes in the rearview, no matter how far Outro: Yeah, echoes in the rearview, no matter how far. Still hear 'em callin', no matter how far.