Neon Lullaby
Alex Wilson (songwriter)
Description
A country ballad exploring the emotional turmoil of a mother chasing her dreams in Nashville, blending contemplative reflection with rebellious defiance.
Lyrics
(Verse 1) Nashville sky, full of glitter and haze Another smoky bar, another blurry gaze These city lights hum a different tune Than the crickets back home beneath the harvest moon I chase this dream, a runaway train Leavin' pieces of myself in the pourin' rain (Chorus) Neon Lullaby, a sweet and bitter song Singin' me to sleep, where I don't belong This stage is my church, this mic is my creed But the Devil's in the wings plantin' a selfish seed Neon Lullaby, drownin' out the tears Of a mama missin' bedtime, year after year (Verse 2) Heard your voice today, small and sweet and clear Askin' when I'm comin' home, whisperin' in my ear Said I'd be back soon, a promise made in vain Another show to play, another dose of fame My sister's a saint, holdin' down the fort While I'm out here dancin', playin' a different sport (Chorus) Neon Lullaby, a sweet and bitter song Singin' me to sleep, where I don't belong This stage is my church, this mic is my creed But the Devil's in the wings plantin' a selfish seed Neon Lullaby, drownin' out the tears Of a mama missin' bedtime, year after year (Bridge) (Slightly faster tempo, more aggressive guitar) They say you gotta break a few eggs, make an omelet But what if that omelet tastes like regret? They say you gotta follow your heart, no matter the cost But what if your heart is broken, forever lost? I'm gonna burn this town down, with a guitar and song Show them all that a momma can be rebellious and strong (Chorus) Neon Lullaby, a sweet and bitter song Singin' me to sleep, where I don't belong This stage is my church, this mic is my creed But the Devil's in the wings plantin' a selfish seed Neon Lullaby, drownin' out the tears Of a mama missin' bedtime, year after year (Outro) (Slows down again, becomes more contemplative) Neon Lullaby… a promise and a plea One day I'll come home… and you'll finally see… The reason why I left… even though it broke my heart… To build a better world… right from the very start. Neon Lullaby… fades out