Noon in July, no hat, no screen
Clearest sky that lake has ever seen
Somebody said "that's a lot of sun"
I said "I know" — and I didn't run
Woke up at six looking like a stop sign
All things considered — still felt fine
Sunburned and stupid — knew it going in
Made every bad call with a confident grin
No regrets, no apologies, no shade
Sunburned and stupid — wouldn't trade
Fourth beer hit the water around two
Said "one more hour" every hour through
Dale waved his watch and said call it a day
Said "who put you in charge?" and looked away
Woke up at six looking like a stop sign
All things considered — still felt fine
Sunburned and stupid — knew it going in
Made every bad call with a confident grin
No regrets, no apologies, no shade
Sunburned and stupid — wouldn't trade
Skipped the hat, skipped the screen, skipped the shade
Every bad call made with the same grade
Red arms, red face, red everything in sight
Said "I'll drink some water" — forgot until night
Here's the thing about a perfect July day
It doesn't care what the doctor would say
Offers you everything and waits to see
Whether you're the kind who takes it — I am, clearly
Sunburned and stupid — knew it going in
Made every bad call with a confident grin
No regrets, no apologies, no shade
Sunburned and stupid — wouldn't trade