Pack up all your books
Let me take you for a ride to the South Side
Give this coast a look
I almost guarantee you'll never see these sites with me again, so
Take it all in.
Cuz every wave that rolls to shore
You've never seen that wave before.
Let you life begin.
With island time my family's blessed and
Winter's when the sun set's best.

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Memories
They settle me down.

Treat yourself with respect
Nourish your body, soul, and mind
And with your liver, do be kind.
You will come to regret
Every woman, man, and child
Who chose to smile when you didn't smile.
Look me in the eyes and tell me that you won't cry when I leave,
'Cuz I've got a few things I'd like to explain to you.

Memories
They settle me down
They put me on the ground.