[Intro] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1] I was Steve’s little sister—my only name, my only truth Glued to your shadow, every step I chased you through Dirt roads blurring under 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 pearly 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 2] We carved Telluride snow till our sides ached with laughs Dug Mom from the drift, our breath hanging in the glass Every Lil Bit Loose show, I’d be front row, quiet and proud Steve’s little sister, safe under your cloud You knew my soul’s quiet cracks—my only blood, my only crowd [Chorus] I count down the days till pearly 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 3] 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 4] 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 pearly 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 pearly gates swing wide To see your face again, brother, right here by my side (Instrumental Solo)