[Intro] I was Steve’s little sister—my only name, my only truth Glued to your shadow, every step I chased you through Dirt roads blurred beneath our motorcycle’s roar Wind in our bones, chasing the sun’s last golden pour Always Steve’s little sister, right there at your door [Chorus] I count down the days till heaven’s gates swing wide To see your face again, brother, right here by my side All those years I hid in your shadow, now I wait To hear your voice out loud, not just in my fate [Verse 1] We carved Telluride snow till our sides ached with laughs Dug Mom from the drift where your ski trail had passed Called patrol for Burt when he took a hard plunge Blasted CCR while we raced through the grunge Every Lil Bit Loose show, I’d be front row, young Steve’s little sister, safe under your sun [Verse 2] Corned beef and cabbage simmers on the stove today The smell yanks you back like you never went away I spin around half-expecting your lopsided grin Prodding the pot like you always did before we’d dig in Another day closer to the day I’ll hold you again [Verse 3] Lizzy the gecko, 22 years turned to stone Sits on John’s desk—your last gift, still holding home He traces her scales when he misses his Uncle Steve A tiny piece of you that helps him believe We’ll all be whole when the final bell rings [Bridge] I see you in your dungeon, Sam and John at your feet Laughing loud, teaching tricks, making the dark feel sweet I reach for your hand, but the light fades before I can touch I’m still Steve’s little sister, still needing your crutch I keep counting down till I don’t have to miss you so much [Chorus] I count down the days till heaven’s gates swing wide To see your face again, brother, right here by my side All those years I hid in your shadow, now I wait To hear your voice out loud, not just in my fate [Outro] I count down the days till heaven’s gates swing wide To see your face again, brother, right here by my side