Headlights on a Backroad
Alex Wilson
Description
A country pop ballad about overcoming a troubled past and finding hope in the face of adversity, blending traditional country themes with contemporary pop production and an uplifting message.
Lyrics
(Verse 1) Rusted trailer in Pikeville dust Shadow of a man I couldn't trust Momma gone, a story he’d repeat Silence screamed in the kitchen heat (Chorus) But the headlights on a backroad, they can cut through the night Show you stars you never knew were shining so bright Yeah, the headlights on a backroad, they can lead you on home Even when the darkness feels like it’s all you’ve ever known (Verse 2) Sixteen, kicked out, left to roam My truck's my castle, ain't got no home Workin' hard just to stay afloat Keepin' secrets in my throat (Chorus) But the headlights on a backroad, they can cut through the night Show you stars you never knew were shining so bright Yeah, the headlights on a backroad, they can lead you on home Even when the darkness feels like it’s all you’ve ever known (Bridge) Daddy's ghost, he haunts my dreams Afraid I'll break down at the seams But the music's a fire, burning deep A promise I intend to keep (Chorus) And the headlights on a backroad, they can cut through the night Show you stars you never knew were shining so bright Yeah, the headlights on a backroad, they can lead you on home Even when the darkness feels like it’s all you’ve ever known (Outro) Headlights on a backroad, shining for me Headlights on a backroad, finally free Free to be me, yeah, finally free.