Hanging Tree Lyrics - Black Sheets Of Rain - Bob Mould

Another exit on the freeway 

Another bridge I cannot bear to cross alone 

And I've been on the mend 

I've been getting ready to change my name again 

And once I had a love so fair 

Once I had a reason to keep on 

You left a paragraph taped upon my door 

It said, 'Don't wait up 'cause I ain't comin' home' 

So I've been driving far and wide to find my call in life 

Been looking for a place where I belong 

I guess a little pain never killed anyone 

Well, I guess I feel that way again 

Well, I can't come clean, I cannot stay 

Got no reason to explain 

I've been here too long, I need a change 

And I hope you'll understand 

Stained glass window never gonna carry my name 

Been laid to rest in a field of sticks and stones 

And above my head all that's left are footsteps 

Of some kid too young, too far away from home 

So don't send me invitations to your big parade 

Place of residence unknown 

In my eyes there is no compromise 

There is no calm before the storm 

These things happen all the time 

Should I throw myself from the hanging tree? 

Is there a place for those of us who don't belong? 

Well, I haven't found it yet