Tin cans rattlin' pavement Confetti scattered everywhere She falls asleep in the seat beside me Rice caught up in her hair I don't mind it, I keep drivin', Flying on these wheels of steel A bit anxious, a bit nervous The moment's all that we can feel If oil is the soul of the engine And wine is the drink of the Gods Forgiveness the road to redemption Faith can still beat the odds We're meant to be, baby hold on to me You'll never not be my girl 'Cause love is the heart of the world I leave him sleepin' as I rise early Always up before the dawn The house is dark, but I see clearly Kettle sings a morning song The bacon's frying, babies crying I soak up the sights and sounds Minutes turn to days and I wish that I could slow it down If grease is the soul of the kitchen And coffee the drink of the Gods Routine too perfect to mention Time is a thief I would rob We're meant to be, baby hold onto me I'll never not be your girl 'Cause love is the heart of the world Oh, and hope is soul of the dreamer And heaven is the home of my God It only takes one true believer To believe you can still beat the odds We're meant to be baby hold onto me You'll never not be my girl (I'll never not be your girl) 'Cause love is the heart, love is the heart, Love is the heart of the world