Highway Dreams and Desert Blues

[Verse] We packed up the truck, hit the Pacific Coast Highway, Mountains so pretty, it felt like the right way. Campfires, guitars, friends by the shore, Laughing 'neath the stars, couldn’t ask for more. [Verse 2] Through the winding roads, up through Oregon green, Every mile another page in our dream. But it hit me hard, no warning at all, In a desert so hot, I started to fall. [Chorus] Highway dreams turned to desert blues, 110 degrees, ain't no cooling news. Covid knocked me down, couldn’t make it far, Turned around to Oklahoma, wished upon a star. [Verse 3] We pitched that tent, right by a dry creek, No ocean breeze, just weather so bleak. Sweat on my brow, fever in my bones, Far from the coastline, all alone. [Bridge] Drifting back to the heartland plains, Leaving behind our coastal gains. Dreams on hold, but we ain't defeated, Just a detour, our spirit's not depleted. [Verse 4] Oklahoma skies, so big and wide, Feeling better, got my strength back inside. Rolling hills and friendly faces, Healed my heart in these open spaces.