Lyrics

[instrumental]
Nervous strides toward the family ties, we're startin'
'Neath the porch light's welcome glow, heart's racin', darlin'
She's a sight, my cousin, bright as daisy gardens
And I've never had a chance with beauty sharin' my last name
[Chorus]
And Papa said, "Don't you fret now, son
Social lines ain't chains, just be who you've become
But Mama warned with a look so stern, eyes narrowin'
The blood's too close, ain't right, it's worry she's harboring
Yet Papa laughed, took my hand, dismissing Mama's claim
Said, “Love is love, even with the family frame”
[Chorus]
Papa said, “These old views are fading, son
Times are changing, just follow your heart, have fun”
[Bridge]
But hush now boy, keep it down, walls they have ears
Privacy's king, let discretion calm the fears
Papa's smile hides advice, in a whisper he explains
"Keep it safe, keep it quiet, avoid the pain"
[Verse 3]
With a nod, I understand, the world's not quite ready
To accept this love, we gotta keep it steady
[Verse 4]
At the county fair, rides light up the sky
I steal a kiss, under fireworks that fly
Cotton candy fingers, intertwined and sweet
Winning her a teddy bear, our hearts skip a beat
[Chorus]
As the Ferris wheel turns, we're higher than the sun
Family or not, in her eyes, I'm the only one
[Verse 5]
Swore I’d ask her, with the blessing of the dawn
Family whispers in the wind, but our love’s not gone
Got a ring made of hopes, it sparkles with our truth
I aim to share my name, no fear of sleuth
[Chorus]
Now we're standing tall, love against the tide
Promising forever, as she stands by my side
[instrumental outro]