Clearlake Summers with the Kids (Mary's Song)

Life jackets on before they hit the stairs Little feet thumpin' sun in their hair Rules were rules but the lake called loud And laughter echoed all over the house Jump off the dock then up to the roof Fearless hearts chasin' cannonball proof Can we swim to the green dock today Brave little voices already on their way We said wait They said watch Then they flew like they owned that spot Oh those Clearlake summers wild and free Freshwater days that felt like the sea Heads down feet up little ducks in a row Time moved fast but we didn't know We were right where we were meant to be Sunrise glass not a ripple in sight Water ski dreams in the morning light Shaky starts then they found their glide Victory cheers from the shoreline side Underpants boys with the cousin crew Sunburnt noses and skies so blue Swim ponchos wrapped 'em warm and dry Till they ran back out with a battle cry Where's the Chuckit Where's that dog Chaos echoing across the fog Oh those Clearlake summers loud and bright Days that melted into golden night Tube wars raging hold on tight Soaked and laughing in the fight We were living like it would never end Too hot to move from one to four Monopoly spread across the floor Deals and drama fake money fights While the lake just shimmered in the light Sunday mornings cook to order dreams Pancakes bacon coffee and cream Thursday nights at Indian Beach Potluck stories and karaoke speech Johnson burgers on the grill at dusk Secret seasoning a family trust Cruising slow past the big house lights Cocktails glowing in twilight skies Oh those Clearlake summers never gone They live in every old boat song In every laugh in every scar In knowing exactly who we are From life jackets tight to jumping free That lake made them and it made me And somewhere still I swear I hear Can we swim to the green dock from here?