Borderline Vacation
	(written by Mike Bryant)
5/1/2026
key of D

[Verse 1]
We rolled south in a tan old truck
Boarded up with hope and luck
Flip-flops on and the cooler packed
Sand in the floor and a map in back

Came to the beach, Lord, what a view
Salt on the skin and a sky so blue
You on that towel, me in the tide
Laughing like we had all night

[Chorus]
Back to the U.S.A.
Back to the U.S.A.
We was gone too long
Now we’re homeward bound

Back to the U.S.A.
Back to the U.S.A.
Kiss that line goodbye
I’m safe and sound

[Verse 2]
Sun went down, we hit the road
Chicken in the bag and a happy load
Then them blue lights lit up the night
Pulled us over, asked for rights

They said, "Boy, step out slow"
Next thing I knew, I was cuffed up cold
Spent that night on a hard bench chair
Counting cracks and praying there

[Pre-Chorus]
Tried to call, but the signal died
Sat there staring at the painted wall
Felt that freedom slip away
One more day, one more day

[Chorus]
Back to the U.S.A.
Back to the U.S.A.
We was gone too long
Now we’re homeward bound

Back to the U.S.A.
Back to the U.S.A.
Kiss that line goodbye
I’m safe and sound

[Verse 3]
Finally out and I hit the road
Thought I’d made it, thought I’d go
Then them flashing reds came back again
Same old night, same old sin

They took my name, then took my pride
Said, "You can sit here 'til we decide"
I leaned my head on the seat and sighed
"Lord, just get me home tonight"

[Bridge]
When they set me free, I didn’t look back
I burned that gas on the two-lane track
Past them border signs and the long white line
I felt that homecoming rolling in time

[Chorus]
Back to the U.S.A.
Back to the U.S.A.
We was gone too long
Now we’re homeward bound

Back to the U.S.A.
Back to the U.S.A.
Kiss that line goodbye
I’m safe and sound

[Outro]
Now I’m back where the porch lights glow
Back where the red dirt meets the road
Glad to be here, glad to say
I’m back in the U.S.A.