Story Behind The Song

I was 3000 miles away from my girlfriend and had a crappy crowd at one of my shows. I was bitching on the phone about it and the next day her email to me ended with "you'll always be a rockstar to me". The song was easy to write.

Song Description

Love song about a musician who is touring far away from his girl. She loves him whether he makes it not.

Lyrics

This morning I woke up smiling, ?cause yesterday I found you
And I never saw it coming
That little voice inside my head said ?Erik pay attention
Don?t screw this one up, ?cause that girl?s something

Oh the way you look at me
Just like you?ve known me my whole life
I get uneasy sometimes, ?cause I know what I?m missing
But we?ve got nothing but time

Chorus
She said, ?Erik you?ll always be here with me, even 3000 miles across the sea
And I think of you no matter where you are
If the sun comes up and I?m not there, I?ll be right beside you on a wing and a prayer
And you?ll always be a rockstar to me!?

Every time I close my eyes I think of you
And the way you smile at me, when you?re laughing
Makes me want to reach out and pull you nearer
To me

You came along at the right time
Where have you really been all my life?
Because I?ve only known you for a short time
And everything is all right

Chorus

You know it?s not a real hard life, in this north pacific island
Where everyday is a holiday
Then all those times I thought that there was something missing
Passed by the wayside yesterday

Yes I took a good look deep down inside
When I saw your face full of laughter
I knew I didn?t want to be without you anymore
You?re my last chance at a happily ever after