Patterns

Catch you yawning While I spray sunblock Left the Southside For the ocean rocks Squeezing lemon On my golden locks Left the milk out On the countertop Got my mother's eyes And my sister's smile Running 'round until the sunlight runs out See my father cry With the passing time Paddle out until the patterns fade out Rocky shores I ride The tidal pool my guide Know we'll be alright The patterns show us why Know it's quiet now Looking out across Left my hometown For a brighter spot Jump the deep end In my acid wash Close you eyes and Let it pull you out Got my mother's eyes And my sister's smile Running 'round until the sunlight runs out See my father cry With the passing time Paddle out until the patterns fade out Rocky shores I ride The tidal pool my guide Know we'll be alright The patterns show us why