From the recording Hill City
This track centers on the tall, white water tower that stood at the heart of my hometown. More than just a piece of infrastructure, it was a silent witness to every Friday night game and every summer sunset. It’s a song about the pride of seeing your town’s name painted high above the trees, a landmark that told us exactly where we belonged." "Like a lighthouse for the landlocked, the old white water tower was the first thing you saw when driving back into town. This song explores the feeling of relief that comes when that familiar silhouette appears on the horizon, reminding us that no matter how far we wander, that 'stoic sentinel' is still standing watch over the place that raised us."
Lyrics
Who could see at first it was a game that we used to play
As we rolled down that 24 highway
Waiting for the dot to come into view
Moving closer like a big balloon
White water tower off in the distance
Kids couldn't wait to get there that instance
Hill on the right, the HC sign
Planted firmly in this heart of mine
[Chorus]
White water tower, memory town on its side
White water tower, shadow casting so wide
White water tower, symbol of our hometown pride
You know you're home when it's in sight
[Verse 2]
It was a tiny white dot that first came into sight
As you get closer you can see black letters on white
Tower above the town like a watchman on post
In the night looking like a big old ghost
White water tower off in the distance
Kids couldn't wait to get there in an inch
Hill on the right, the HC sign
Planted firmly in this heart of mine
[Chorus]
White water tower, memory town on its side
White water tower, shadow casting down so wide
White water tower, symbol of our hometown pride
You know you're home when it's in sight
[Verse 3]
It stood right across from Hill City High School
Just across the field from our hometown pride
Casting her shadow over the high dive
Keeping her eye on the falling dry
Stood years against our weathered and blue sky
Always a fixture reaching out to our inner tie
At night the stars shine so bright and white
Glowing sweetly in the Midwest moonlight
[Chorus]
White water tower, memory town on its side
White water tower, shadow casting down so wide
White water tower, symbol of our hometown pride
You know you're home when it's in sight