A Little Farther

[Verse 1] We drew the first plan on a paper takeout sleeve Three borrowed desks and a promise to believe I called the stores; most said, “try us next year” We kept the lights on with a loan and stubborn cheer [Pre-Chorus] Then one small order turned into twenty more A hand-painted sign went up above the door [Chorus] We built it from a maybe, made a living from a chance Now the whole crew’s on the rooftop, letting friday have its dance Raise a glass to every no that taught us what to do We saw a little farther—and we pulled the whole thing through [Verse 2] First shipment missed the ferry by a day I rode out to the depot, talked them into loading late My partner made the calls; i mapped a better route By monday, every box was where it had to get to [Pre-Chorus] And when the numbers finally turned around I heard our own name travel through the town [Chorus] We built it from a maybe, made a living from a chance Now the whole crew’s on the rooftop, letting friday have its dance Raise a glass to every no that taught us what to do We saw a little farther—and we pulled the whole thing through [Bridge] Here’s to the ones who stayed past closing time To the first brave buyer who said, “this could be mine” Tomorrow brings a ledger and a long list to get through Tonight, look at this skyline—there’s room for all of you [Final chorus] We built it from a maybe, made a living from a chance Now the whole crew’s on the rooftop, letting friday have its dance Raise a glass to every no that taught us what to do We saw a little farther—and we pulled the whole thing through We pulled the whole thing through [Outro] A little farther, a little farther Here’s to what we made—and what we’re making next