Kristie

[Verse 1]
There's a back road I keep driving
When the radio plays low
Thinking how a heart can wander
Further than it meant to go
Then I see that smile you gave me
First time I ever saw your face
Knew right then I'd always love you
Nothing else could take its place

[Chorus]
Kristie, I was only reaching
Trying hard to pull you near
Never meant to build this distance
Girl, I should have just been here
So forgive me, let's start over
Every road leads back to you

[Verse 2]
Eight Mile, cutting through the thunder
Marine with rotors in the sky
You bring that bird home every evening
With a fire in your eye
Still you hold your family steady
When the hard times roll on in
Driven like a river running
And you never let it win

[Chorus]
Kristie, I was only reaching
Trying hard to pull you near
Never meant to build this distance
Girl, I should have just been here
So forgive me, let's start over
Every road leads back to you

[Bridge]
I'm laying down my pride tonight
And Lord, I'm learning how to bend
Leave the distance in the rearview
Let this be where we begin

[Verse 3]
Let me fire up the grill on Sunday
Steak and salad, just your way
Commander curled up at your feet
While the Steelers start to play
Cheer the A's on summer evenings
Make a wish on June the sixth
Here's to strength and new beginnings
Here's to peace in every kiss

[Chorus]
Kristie, I was only reaching
Trying hard to pull you near
Now I'm closing all this distance
Girl, I'm always gonna be here
So forgive me, let's start over
Every road leads back to you

[Outro]
Every road I'll ever travel
Leads me right back home to you
Just a man who loves that smile
And the woman shining through