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I packed up my truck an' everything I owned:
I said my goodbye's and threw away my 'phone
I didn't know where I was goin', so I just drove
South of Miami, down through the Keys
Road fin'lly ended when I hit the sea
Sent a postcard home sayin': "Don't y'all worry 'bout me."
I'm just holding back the ocean
Makin' sure the breeze keeps blowin'
Watchin' over the stars at night
Till the sun shines bright in the morning
I ain't worried 'bout a damn thing
Keep your gold watches and your brass rings
I'm tired of goin' through the motions:
I'm just holding back the ocean
String bikinis an' long blonde hair
An' you can taste the salt in the air
People laughin' and actin' like they don't have a prayer
It's twenty-four seven at my new occupation
Don't even earn a dime but I wouldn't trade it:
I'm workin' overtime on this permanent vacation
I'm just holding back the ocean
Makin' sure the breeze keeps blowin'
Watchin' over the stars at night
Till the sun shines bright in the morning
I ain't worried 'bout a damn thing
Keep your gold watches and your brass rings
I'm tired of goin' through the motions:
I'm just holding back the ocean
It's up to you what you do with your life
I'll be spendin' mine
I'm just holding back the ocean
Makin' sure the breeze keeps blowin'
Watchin' over the stars at night
Till the sun shines bright in the morning
I ain't worried 'bout a damn thing
Keep your gold watches and your brass rings
I'm tired of goin' through the motions:
I'm just holding back the ocean
I'm tired of goin' through the motions:
I'm just holding back the ocean
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Rockie Lynne

Rockie Lynne

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