Just South of Happiness
By James Torrey
Verse 1
I’ve been drivin’ this old two‑lane, chasin’ miles I can’t outrun,
Radio playin’ heartbreak, and a sky that’s missin’ the sun.
Every town feels like a memory, every diner knows my name,
But none of ’em can fix me, and I know I’m the one to blame.
Chorus
’Cause I’m just south of happiness, somewhere between lost and found,
Tryin’ to read the road signs while my world keeps spinnin’ ’round.
If love’s a place on the map, girl, I swear I took the wrong turn west—
Now I’m livin’ just south of happiness, doin’ my best.
Verse 2
Your picture’s on the dashboard, smilin’ like you always did,
And I keep talkin’ to the silence like it’s gonna answer me back again.
I ain’t lookin’ for redemption, just a little peace of mind,
But every mile without you feels like runnin’ out of time.
Chorus
’Cause I’m just south of happiness, somewhere between lost and found,
Tryin’ to read the road signs while my world keeps spinnin’ ’round.
If love’s a place on the map, girl, I swear I took the wrong turn west—
Now I’m livin’ just south of happiness, doin’ my best.
Bridge
Maybe someday I’ll cross that line,
Find a brighter day on the other side.
But tonight I’m stuck where the heartache lives,
Payin’ dues I can’t forgive.
Final Chorus
Yeah, I’m just south of happiness, but I ain’t givin’ up the wheel,
I’ll keep drivin’ toward tomorrow till the hurt learns how to heal.
If love’s a place on the map, girl, I’ll find my way back, I guess—
But for now I’m just south of happiness,
And headed north, I confess.
