[Verse] The coals were red and the grill was hot, Mama said, “Don’t burn the ribs, son, not like last time.” Daddy leaned on the fence with a wink and a grin, Said, “She never liked my sauce—got the kick in the chin.” [Pre-Chorus] Then Uncle Lou poured the wine, Said, “Now let’s settle this—no more lies.” The dog barked once, the porch light flickered, And the whole damn yard went into a tizzy. [Chorus] Oh, this barbecue ain’t just meat and fire, It’s where the past gets lit up and rises higher. We laugh, we fight, we dance on the edge— One grill, one family, and a whole lot of pledge. Yeah, one grill, one family, and a whole lot of pledge. [Verse] Aunt Betty brought the beans with a secret spice, Said, “Try ‘em—don’t ask me why, they’re just for the eyes.” Cousin Tim flipped the chicken like he’d been trained, But dropped it in the dirt—then claimed it was fame. [Pre-Chorus] The old dog howled, the kids started to shout, Grandpa leaned down and whispered, “Just keep it out.” But the sauce was still spicy, the jokes were still mean, And the whole world laughed loud while the fire turned green. [Chorus] Oh, this barbecue ain’t just meat and fire, It’s where the past gets lit up and rises higher. We laugh, we fight, we dance on the edge— One grill, one family, and a whole lot of pledge. Yeah, one grill, one family, and a whole lot of pledge. [Bridge] Now the sky’s got stars and the fire’s gone low, We’re all sitting still like we never said, “Go.” But I know that tomorrow, that same old fight’ll start— Just another night on the yard with the heart. [Outro] Oh, one grill… one family… One lot of pledge… One lot of pledge… Yeah, one lot of pledge… (softly, fading) ...Just like last year…