Chapter 3 - Can’t Fly

This song is a reflective journey through childhood, family, friendship, and personal growth, centered around memories of Sterling, Massachusetts, and the Stillwater River. Through a series of vivid stories—from buying a first go-kart and exploring the riverbanks to attending large convention gatherings, witnessing acts of kindness, overcoming fear, and finding comfort during difficult times—the song revisits the people and places that helped shape a life. Woven throughout is a sense of nostalgia and gratitude, as the river becomes a lasting symbol of freedom, belonging, resilience, and the enduring power of memory. The song explores how seemingly ordinary moments can leave a permanent mark, continuing to guide and comfort us long after they have passed.