[Verse 1]
I remember
Playing outside in the 90’s
Knees full of dust
And a sticky popsicle stain
Chain-link shadows
On the driveway at noon
We were loud, we were free
Before the whole thing changed
[Pre-Chorus]
Now the years run quick
Like a screen gone fast
I reach for that summer
But it slips right past
My chest gets tight
When the warm wind turns
I miss that town
I miss what burned
[Chorus]
Don’t Blink, Fast
Don’t Blink, Fast
I’m still back there
New Jersey in Summertime
New Jersey in Summertime
Stay a little longer
Don’t Blink, Fast
Don’t Blink, Fast
I can’t return
[Verse 2]
Back porch steps
And a thunderstorm roll-in
Wet sidewalk steam
And the whole block grin
Little radio
By the open window
One more song
Then the day let go
Now I watch clock hands
And they never slow down
Every mile I leave
Feels like losing my town
[Pre-Chorus]
Now the years run quick
Like a screen gone fast
I reach for that summer
But it slips right past
My chest gets tight
When the warm wind turns
I miss that town
I miss what burned
[Chorus]
Don’t Blink, Fast
Don’t Blink, Fast
I’m still back there
New Jersey in Summertime
New Jersey in Summertime
Stay a little longer
Don’t Blink, Fast
Don’t Blink, Fast
I can’t return
[Bridge]
If I close my eyes
I can almost hear
Bare feet on the grass
And the whole world near
Take me slow
Just one more lane
One more sunburn
One more name
[Final Chorus]
Don’t Blink, Fast
Don’t Blink, Fast
I’m still back there
New Jersey in Summertime
New Jersey in Summertime
Stay a little longer
Don’t Blink, Fast
Don’t Blink, Fast
I can’t return
Don’t Blink, Fast
Don’t Blink, Fast
But I still remember