How lucky was I to be raised by the ocean
The waves rocking me to sleep in slow motion
Some people live entire lives without knowing the feel of salt air
The first time that occurred to me I was twenty-three
When I left home and realized that I willingly
Lost a part of me walked out of a dream and into a nightmare
I'm Miss Rhode Island
I'm pearls over diamonds
I'm sweet I'm saltwater
I'm the ocean's daughter
Praying to Poseidon
That I'll roll in with the tide
Cause I'm landlocked for miles and
I I I miss Rhode Island
How stupid was I to take it for granted
Til I severed the roots where my feet were planted
Only then unhindered by branches could I see clear as crystal
The last time I heard I'll Be Home For Christmas
I cried while I texted my mother my wishlist
And mapped out the 1090 distance from Nashville to Bristol
I'm Miss Rhode Island
I'm pearls over diamonds
I'm sweet I'm saltwater
I'm the ocean's daughter
Praying to Poseidon
That I'll roll in with the tide
Cause I'm landlocked for miles and
I I I miss Rhode Island
I thank God for my birthright my title my crown
Miss Rhode Island by nature by birth and by town
I gave up my throne but it follows me around
And makes sure everywhere I go let's me down
I'm Miss Rhode Island
I'm pearls over diamonds
I'm sweet I'm saltwater
I'm the ocean's daughter
Praying to Poseidon
That I'll roll in with the tide
Cause I'm landlocked for miles and
I I I
I I I
I'm Miss Rhode Island
I'm pearls over diamonds
I'm sweet I'm saltwater
I'm the ocean's daughter
Praying to Poseidon
That I'll roll in with the tide
Cause I'm landlocked for miles and
I I I miss Rhode Island