(yeah)
Mm

Still got dust in the seams of my boots
Same road, just a different excuse
I don’t chase what they clap for online
I measure miles by the nights I stayed fine
Gas light humming like it knows my name
Every turn feel earned, not claimed
I ain’t praying for a shortcut sign
If it’s locked, I’ll wait, if it’s open, I’ll drive

They think the gate mean freedom
I learned it’s just a line
You carry what you bring with you
I carry mine

There’s gravel before the gate
Yeah, it shake what ain’t steady
Every step add weight
But I’m ready, I’m ready
I don’t rush that break
I don’t beg that fate
If I’m standing here late
There’s gravel before the gate

Ain’t no glory in the rearview shine
Only truth in the miles behind
I seen fast lanes fold under doubt
Seen slow builds stand when the lights go out
Hands scarred up, but they still clean
Didn’t sell soul just to feel seen
I don’t knock on doors I don’t respect
If it open up, it open next

There’s gravel before the gate
(feel it under my feet)
Every step add weight
(but it made me ready)
I don’t rush that break
I don’t beg that fate
If I’m standing here late
There’s gravel before the gate

I don’t need it easy
I need it mine
If it cost me comfort
I’m paying on time

There’s gravel before the gate
Yeah, it shake what ain’t steady
Every step add weight
But I’m ready, I’m ready
I don’t rush that break
I don’t beg that fate
If I’m standing here late
There’s gravel before the gate