I grew up in this little town, just couldn't wait to leave Chasing big dreams and bright lights, so much to achieve I wore that Detroit English D like it was my brand Never thought I'd find my future right back where it began
Detroit gave me grit and taught me how to stand tough Raised my kids, worked hard, built a life I'm proud of I've won many battles and of course lost a few The best part of my day is laying next to you
Engineering paid the bills, I felt like it opened the door Deep inside I knew I needed something more Worked twice as hard to earn my place in a world run by men Trusting life would turn around and make me happy once again
From the day you said goodbye at the brake plant door I prayed this life had something bigger still in store Since you walked into my home, it's been better every day Love and laughter are the currency we spend along the way
The back roads we drove together led us where we're supposed to be This winding path we followed was made for you and me Home is by this river, but we make life bigger every mile Exactly where we're supposed to be… you and I
Every trip's another chapter in the story that we write From quiet mornings on the river to an international flight Life is bigger each day with the memories you make With your old friend Scott who you just couldn't shake
Every season brings new color to this place we call home Flowers bloom beside the river, making this old house our own Our route here took us through laughter, tears, and time Despite all the birthdays we're just hitting our prime
I thought bigger meant another town Another job, another round I thought bigger always meant somewhere new Turns out bigger started when I found you
Every mile behind us brought us closer than before Now our favorite days are right here by the river shore
The back roads we drove together led us where we're supposed to be This winding path we followed was made for you and me Home is by this river, but we make life bigger every mile Exactly where we're supposed to be… you and I
Home is this river, we love living here Fun days and great nights with tequila and beer After all the roads we've traveled, it's easy now to see We are finally where we're supposed to be
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