LYRICS:
Broke that clutch on a red dirt bend, Ripped that V8 clean through the wind.
Mama said, “Boy, don’t go too far…” But fire like mine don’t fit in a jar.

Backroad buzz in a beat-up Ford, Raised on sweat, cheap thrills, and chords.
Ain’t no halo over this hat— But I was born rowdy, RAISED LIKE THAT!

Shotgun heart, wild on tap, Gas tank low but I don’t look back.
She said, “Boy, you burn too fast,” I said, “Darlin’… I was built to crash.”

I WAS RAISED LIKE THAT—boots on the pedal, Hell on wheels, kickin’ up rebel.
Hot like the moonshine, sharp like a tack, Fast-lane soul with a torn-up map.
Speakers blown, heart gone flat… Still ain’t slowin’—I WAS RAISED LIKE THAT!

Barroom fights and Friday sin, Baptized once, but I dove back in.
Love a girl with a little edge— Cut-off shorts and a grudge to pledge.

Two-step fire with a matchstick kiss, Tastes like danger, burns like bliss.
Daddy said, “Son, don’t chase that path…” But I just smiled and hit the gas.

Whiskey lungs and a steel-string soul, This life ain’t clean, but it sure feels whole.
Tried slowin’ down—but I relapse… ’Cause fire like this was made to flash.

I WAS RAISED LIKE THAT—boots on the pedal, Hell on wheels, kickin’ up rebel.
Hot like the moonshine, sharp like a tack, Fast-lane soul with a torn-up map.
Speakers blown, heart gone flat… Still ain’t slowin’—I WAS RAISED LIKE THAT!

Ain’t scared of fallin’—I fall loud. Tires squeal prayers, dust is proud.
Ridin’ that line ‘til the wheels give out…

I WAS RAISED LIKE THAT—boots on the pedal, Hell on wheels, kickin’ up rebel.
Hot like the moonshine, sharp like a tack, Fast-lane soul with a torn-up map.
Every scar I got’s a badge I’ll flash— I ain’t slowin’—I WAS RAISED LIKE THAT!
Yeah, I WAS RAISED LIKE THAT!…

Born in the dirt… stayed on track…
Grit in my blood—
I WAS RAISED LIKE THAT!

Raised Like That

Sunday morning, white lace dress
Soft curls fall on her sun-kissed neck
Mama’s pride, small-town sweet
But the way she looks could make a sinner weak
That Bible’s on her nightstand, roses by the bed
But when the moonlight hits, she’s a step ahead
She’s a midnight girl, got a wild little streak
Smiles like a saint, but she don’t play meek
Moves like a whisper, sets fire to the night
She’s sugar and smoke, and she tastes just right
She’s Sunday grace with a Saturday world
Yeah, Lord have mercy, she’s a midnight girl
Porch light’s on, but her car ain’t there
Where she’s headed? Boy, you wouldn’t dare
Red dress riding up, heels clicking low
One wrong move, and she’ll steal your soul
She’s got a choir voice and a gypsy heart
A velvet touch and a bite that’s sharp
She’s a midnight girl, got a wild little streak
Smiles like a saint, but she don’t play meek
Moves like a whisper, sets fire to the night
She’s sugar and smoke, and she tastes just right
She’s Sunday grace with a Saturday world
Yeah, Lord have mercy, she’s a midnight girl
She ain’t the kind you bring home to Ma
But she’ll keep you praying with the lights turned off
Lipstick stains on a rosary bead
Ain’t nothing holy ‘bout the way she pleads
So if you’re looking for love that’ll rock your world
Hold on tight—she’s a midnight girl


Midnight Girl

I was driftin’—no sail, no shore,
Just floatin’ ghosts I couldn’t ignore.
Clouds above—
…heart below.
Then your light—cut through the undertow.
You spoke peace to waves I feared,
Pulled me in—
…made it clear.
Where the winds once had their say…
You held the storm—
…and sailed my way.
Now I move with steady hands…
Love like yours—
…it understands.
You’re the anchor in my tide—
…the hush when waves collide.
No more driftin’—no more guessin’—
…you’re my north—
…my home—
…my blessin’.
Like wind that fills my sail—
You lift me—
…through the gale.
Whatever breaks—
whatever blue—
…I drop my anchor…
…right beside you.
You’re the light on my bowel at night,
The stars that steer me right.
When tides pull sharp or slow—
You’re the hand—
…I won’t let go.
Sunburnt days—
…moonlit haze—
You’re the hush—
…in my heart’s waves.
Even storms feel sweet with you—
Like the sea…
…it knows what to do.
Every mile I chased before…
…led me straight—
…to your shore.
You’re the anchor in my tide—
…the breath I breathe inside.
No more driftin’—no more guessin’—
…you’re the vow—
…I keep confessin’.
Like sails that find the sky—
You hold me…
…when I’m high.
Whatever breaks—
whatever blue—
…I drop my anchor…
…right beside you.
If this life’s a sea we roam…
You’re the chart that brings me home.
Pullin’ me where love stays true…
Every wave—
…leads back to you.
You’re the anchor in my tide—
…the stillness deep inside.
No more driftin’—no more guessin’—
You’re the route—
…the soul—
…the blessin’.
Like wind beneath my vow—
You hold me…
…even now.
Whatever breaks—
whatever blue—
…I drop my anchor…
…right beside you.


Anchor

I was lost in the night, chasing shadows,
Wandering alone where the hard wind blows.
Every sunrise felt the same,
Till love called out and spoke your name.
You’re my safe place when the night gets lonely,
You’re my strength when my heart feels weak.
You’re the arms that wrap around me,
In your love, I find my peace.
No more longing, no more aching,
With you, I know I’ve found the truth.
You’re my safe place, my heart’s surrender,
Every road leads me to you.
I’ve seen love fade, I’ve known heartbreak,
Built up walls I thought wouldn’t break.
But then you held me, showed me light,
Turned my darkness into bright.
No more running, no more hiding,
In your love, I stand so free.
Every whisper, every promise,
You’re the home inside of me.
You’re my safe place when the night gets lonely,
You’re my strength when my heart feels weak.
You’re the arms that wrap around me,
In your love, I find my peace.
No more longing, no more aching,
With you, I know I’ve found the truth.
You’re my safe place, my heart’s surrender,
Every road leads me to you.
No more running, no more hiding,
Every road leads me to you.

Safe In You

Something in the way she stays  
Without needing me to say it  
Something in the quiet days  
She makes them feel like something more  
And I don’t know how she knows
Somewhere in her tired eyes  
There’s a calm that keeps me steady  
Even when I don’t feel right  
She never has to ask  
She just brings me back
If you ask me why I’m still in love  
I don’t know  
I just know  
If she’s near me long enough  
It will show  
I don’t know
Something in the way she breathes  
Like the world ain’t ever broken  
Something in her not needing me  
That makes me want to stay  
Every single day

Something In The Way She Stays

Sweat on the speakers, makin’ bodies move.
You got that fire on a slow-burn glow—
We just lit the fuse, now we lose control.
This ain’t routine, no déjà vu,
We’re dancin’ like we got nothin’ to lose.
So pull me close and shake that doubt—
Let it all out!
Turn this night up, let it roll like thunder—
Lights flash wild, pullin’ hearts from under.
Feel that bassline hit your soul—
Ain’t goin’ home till we lose control.
Turn this night up—turn it, turn it!
Hands in the sky like we earned it, earned it!
City’s breathin’ through these downtown streets,
Rhythm’s cookin’ where the shadows meet.
Your eyes say “stay,” your lips say “run,”
But your hips know better when the beat drops, son.
Don’t hold back,
Let that heart attack!
This fever’s rising up again—
And we love that pain!
Turn this night up, let it roll like thunder—
Lights flash wild, pullin’ hearts from under.
Feel that bassline hit your soul—
Ain’t goin’ home till we lose control.
Turn this night up—turn it, turn it!
We’re the beat, we burn it, burn it!
Clap if you feel it—
Drop if you mean it—
Heart like a speaker,
We came to blow—
BOOM!
Turn this night up, let it roll like thunder—
Lights flash wild, pullin’ hearts from under.
Feel that bassline hit your soul—
Ain’t goin’ home till we lose control.
Turn this night up— Turn it, turn it!
Hands in the sky like we earned it, earned it!
We ARE the song, now TURN. IT. UP.
Turn it…

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[FINAL HIT – 3:15 | Sudden full-instrument stop on final snare + bass + horn stab]
UP!
[silence – end]


Turn This Night Up

She hit the porch in a red sundress,
Said, “Call that Uber, boy, let’s make a mess.”
Lip gloss poppin’ like a shotgun shell,
I knew right then—tonight’s gon’ raise hell.
Neon skyline in her Ray-Ban eyes—
Downtown lookin’ like it’s dared to die.
She spins like fire, laughs like sin—
We ain’t goin’ home ‘til the sun breaks in.
Every street light’s sayin’ go—
So let’s light up this zip code!
We turn it wild—boots on the bar,
Shots on fire like a rockstar scar.
Girl in my lap, she’s takin’ the wheel,
Pedal through town in a broke high heel.
Laughin’ loud with her reckless smile—
We own this night…
Turn it wild!
Snuck in the club through the kitchen gate,
Bartender winked—said, “Y’all run this state.”
Her hands on my chest, her lips in my ear—
Said, “Baby, let’s make this town disappear.”
We hit every rooftop, jukebox, dive—
Got a head full of crazy and a heart full alive.
Midnight’s hers and mine to steal—
We’re ridin’ sparks on a set of wheels.
One look from her—this whole town blurs—
She’s trouble in boots and I’m all hers!
We turn it wild—boots on the bar,
Shots on fire like a rockstar scar.
Girl in my lap, she’s takin’ the wheel,
Pedal through town in a broke high heel.
Laughin’ loud with her reckless smile—
We own this night…
Turn it wild!
Hair in the wind, heels in her hand,
Runnin’ red lights like they’re part of the plan.
If trouble’s a dance—
Then girl, take my hand…
We turn it wild—boots on the bar,
Shots on fire like a rockstar scar.
Girl in my lap, she’s takin’ the wheel,
Pedal through town in a broke high heel.
Laughin’ loud with her reckless smile—
We own this night…
Turn it wild!
Turn it wild—
Yeah, she turns it wild…


Turn It Wild

Sunrise creeps through the curtains slow,  
Another day, another cup of Joe.  
Your chair’s still there, but it’s empty now,  
And I talk to the silence somehow.
I keep your picture right by my bed,  
Whisper “goodnight” like you never left.  
And though the nights get long, I know…
I’ll see you mañana, someday down the line,  
When the good Lord calls my number, I’ll be right on time.  
Save me a seat on that front porch swing,  
Till I walk those streets of gold and hear you sing.  
It ain’t goodbye, it’s just a pause in the song,  
I’ll see you mañana… won’t be too long.
I still wear that old flannel you loved,  
Some days it feels like a warm touch.  
I hear your laugh when the wind rolls by,  
Like heaven’s leaning close to say hi.
I leave your Bible right where you’d pray,  
Turn to the pages you marked each day.  
And I swear I hear you say…
I’ll see you mañana, someday down the line,  
When the good Lord calls my number, I’ll be right on time.  
Save me a seat on that front porch swing,  
Till I walk those streets of gold and hear you sing.  
It ain’t goodbye, it’s just a pause in the song,  
I’ll see you mañana… won’t be too long.
Until that day, I’ll keep holding on,  
Living the life you’d want me to strong.  
But when the sun sets on my last ride,  
I know you’ll be waiting, arms open wide.
I’ll see you mañana, I’ll be home real soon,  
Under that sky, same bright silver moon.  
Save me a dance in the light so free,  
Where love don’t fade, and the soul stays free.  
It ain’t goodbye, it’s just a pause in the song,  
I’ll see you mañana… won’t be too long.

See You Manana

Barstool throne, back corner claim,
Half-drunk crown with a cherry name.
Smoke in the air, jukebox slow,
And her eyes said “boy, you don’t wanna go.”
Jeans painted on like a Friday sin,
She ain’t lookin’ back, just leanin’ in…
Heart like fire—
…but I still touched the flame.
She ain’t here for forever,
But tonight, she’s mine for a minute.
No lie, no strings,
Just a ride with a fuse and a limit…
If last call’s comin’—then last call’s mine,
I’ll burn this bar down just one more time.
Kiss her like a promise I’ll never keep,
Love her like a secret I’ll always keep.
If she’s just a song in a one-night sky…
Then crank it loud—‘cause I’m still high.
Yeah, I know I’ll crash come mornin’ light…
But if last call’s comin’—then last call’s mine.
Whiskey lips and a lonesome sway,
She moves like goodbye’s her favorite game.
One slow dance, and I knew the rules—
Fall too fast, and you’re the fool.
But damn it feels like somethin’ right,
Holdin’ wrong close under neon light…
No forever—
…just tonight.
No lie, no vow,
Just a flame you can’t relight.
And I’d do it all again…
Even knowin’ what it’s like.
If last call’s comin’—then last call’s mine,
I’ll burn this bar down just one more time.
Kiss her like a promise I’ll never keep,
Love her like a secret I’ll always keep.
If she’s just a song in a one-night sky…
Then crank it loud—‘cause I’m still high.
Yeah, I know I’ll crash come mornin’ light…
But if last call’s comin’—then last call’s mine.
One more toast, one last spin,
Her perfume hangin’ on my skin…
This ain’t love, but it feels that way—
When the night is slippin’ away…
If last call’s comin’—then last call’s mine,
I’ll burn this bar down just one more time.
Kiss her like a promise I’ll never keep,
Love her like a secret I’ll always keep.
If she’s just a spark in a midnight sky…
Then let me burn until I die.
Yeah, I know I’ll crash come mornin’ light…
But if last call’s comin’—then last call’s mine.


Last Calls Mine

She waited nights…  I didn’t show.
She smiled at me…  I didn’t know.
She needed more than words or gifts—
Just time I never chose to give.
She reached for me—
I turned away.
Too late to notice,
Too late to care.
She gave me love—
I wasn’t there.
Now the bed stays cold,
The lights stay dim.
She gave her all—
I gave her him.
She dressed up once—  I looked down.
She cried real soft—  I heard no sound.
She packed her heart in worn-out jeans
And disappeared somewhere unseen.
She stood by me—
But I let her fall.
Too late to notice,
Too late to care.
She gave me love—
I wasn’t there.
Now this house is hollow,
And it echoes with her name.
She gave me heaven—
I gave her pain.
She gave soft signs… I missed ‘em all.
Now I hear her footsteps—down a stranger’s hall.
Too late to notice,
Too late to change.
She gave me forever—
I gave her away.


Too Late To Notice

American Songwriter | Storyteller | Dream Builder
Born and raised with a deep love for music and storytelling, Jon Wesley McCormick is an American songwriter forging a fresh path through country, pop, and rock music. With a natural gift for vivid imagery, catchy hooks, and heartfelt lyrics, Jon captures the real moments that define life — the small-town pride, the wild-hearted adventures, the dreams worth chasing, and the loves worth fighting for.  After years of living life, learning hard lessons, and sharpening his craft, Jon decided to turn his passion into a mission: writing songs that move people — songs that make you feel, make you smile, make you dream bigger. Specializing in:
• Country Hits
• Crossover Country-Pop Anthems
• Heartfelt Ballads
• Summer Party Jams
• High-Energy Road Trip Soundtracks
Jon writes from the heart, blending authentic storytelling with irresistible melodies, always aiming to create songs that stick with you long after the first listen.
Each lyric he pens is designed to make listeners say, “That’s my life. That’s my story.”
With dozens of copyrighted original songs and a growing portfolio of crowd-pleasers, Jon Wesley McCormick is a new voice rising in the songwriting world, ready to supply major artists, labels, and publishers with unforgettable material.
“I don’t just write songs — I build memories, dreams, and anthems for the moments that matter most.” – Jon Wesley McCormick

Something In The Way She Stays

Jon Wesley McCormick

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