Story Behind The Song

My daughter got married in September 2025. Two later, I found myself ugly crying on a flight from Raliegh to Dallas. By the time I landed, most of Southwest to Texas was written.

Song Description

Southwest to Texas is a heartfelt country song centered on love, family and legacy. Written from personal experience, the song highlights strong imagery, emotional clarity, and classic country sensibilities.

Lyrics

Southwest to Texas

Verse 1
Beneath a peaceful Carolina sky at Highgrove,
I never thought the day would come so soon.
I walked you down the aisle and said, "Her mother and I."
Then I hugged you and kissed you on the cheek.

Verse 2
Besides your mama, nearly thirty years ago,
No bride ever looked so beautiful.
You said, "I do," and he did too,
And you danced through the night, then drove away in that bright red Chevrolet.

Chorus 1
Now I'm flying southwest to Texas.
Leaving my heart in Caroline.
Holding on to memories that keep flooding through my mind.
Praying he'll love you just like I do.
Believin' you'll be just fine.
I'm flying southwest to Texas with Carolina on my mind.

Verse 3
The Good Book taught me all about leavin' and cleavin',
But it never told me quite how leavin' feels.
I've loved you for all your life and that day you became his wife,
Then my heart felt how leavin' feels.

Chorus 2
Now I'm flying southwest to Texas.
Leaving my heart in Caroline.
Holding on to memories that keep flooding through my mind.
Praying he'll love you just like I do.
Believin' you'll be just fine.
I'm flying southwest to Texas with Carolina on my mind.

Bridge
Where did all the time go? All your growin' up years.
'Cause I still see my little girl through all of these tears.

Chorus 3
Now I'm flying southwest to Texas.
Leaving my heart in Caroline.
Holding on to memories that keep flooding through my mind.
Praying he'll love you just like I do.
'Cause if he does you'll be just fine.
And I'll be back home in Texas with Carolina on my mind.