Before the Wake

[Verse 1]
Alarm clock ringing at a quarter to four
Coffee in a thermos by the back screen door
Backing down the trailer underneath the stars
Another Tennessee morning and we ain't gone far
Just me and the outboard humming low
Following the places only fishermen know
The water's smooth as a brand new pane of glass
And every worry disappears real fast

[Pre-Chorus]
The world can keep on spinning
But it ain't spinning here
Just the sound of crickets fading
And the sunrise drawing near

[Chorus]
Before the wake
Before the noise
Before the rush of everyday life
Before the phones start ringing
And the world starts telling me what I oughta be
I'm right where I belong
With a line in the water and an old country song
Watching heaven paint the lake
Before the wake

[Verse 2]
Dad used to bring me out when I was young
Teaching me patience underneath the morning sun
Told me son these fish ain't all we're after here
Sometimes you're just catching a little peace out here
Now every time I cast I hear his voice
Reminding me the simple things are always the choice
Some memories never fade away
They just ride beside you every day

[Pre-Chorus]
The sun starts climbing higher
And the water starts to shine
Feels like every answer
Shows up right on time

[Chorus]
Before the wake
Before the noise
Before the rush of everyday life
Before the phones start ringing
And the world starts telling me what I oughta be
I'm right where I belong
With a line in the water and an old country song
Watching heaven paint the lake
Before the wake

[Bridge]
Ain't about the biggest fish
Or stories that get told
It's about slowing down enough
To let your soul unfold
Some folks chase money
Some folks chase fame
Me, I'm chasing Tennessee sunrises again

[Final Chorus]
Before the wake
Before the noise
Before the rush of everyday life
Before the phones start ringing
And the world starts telling me what I oughta be
I'm right where I belong
With a line in the water and an old country song
Watching heaven paint the lake
Before the wake

[Outro]
Just me and the lake
Before the wake
Before the world wakes up again