Cooler By The Lake

Eighteen years it took to get along.
Why did it take so long?
Wade in deep. Your hand in mine.
Past the smoke. Don't break your stride.
These problems can be as faded as we're about to get.
Breathe. Move with the wind. This is where I've been.
Light your torch and press on. Past, present, and unknown.
Jerks or not, we're always family.
I'm so proud that I could inspire anything in you at all.
After all, what's between us is thicker than blood.