Now the Anchor's Down

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Front porch light on a brand new street Boxes stacked where the tall pines meet Coffee steam and a Sunday sky Feels like the good life rolling by Twenty-one years I served the sea While you held the line back home for me [Chorus] Carissa, you're the glue that holds us tight You put us first every day and night Kept the wheels on while I was gone Thank the Lord, you kept us strong [Verse 2] Five deployments, five goodbyes Brave little faces, teary eyes You packed the lunches, fixed the flat Wore every hat and never looked back Last on your list, you never complained Just love and faith through the wind and rain [Chorus] Carissa, you're the glue that holds us tight You put us first every day and night Kept the wheels on while I was gone Thank the Lord, you kept us strong [Bridge] Half a world away on a rolling sea I knew you were praying there for me God gave this sailor all he'd need The day He gave your heart to me [Verse 3] Now the anchor's down and the house is home Two little ones with room to roam Backyard laughter, bikes on the lawn Bedtime prayers when the day is gone New chapter starting, all four here Every sunrise with you near Every dream we built, every dream come true Darlin', it all comes back to you [Chorus] Carissa, you're the glue that holds us tight You put us first every day and night Kept the wheels on while I was gone Now I'll love you all life long [Outro] Front porch light on a brand new street Girl, you made this life complete